Last Updated: January 8, 2026
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Introduction
BORKOW attaches great importance to the protection of personal data and privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data controller
Data controller: BORKOW Contact: contact@borkow.io
Data collected
BORKOW may collect and process, directly or indirectly, the following categories of data:
Identification and profile data (username, bio, photos, interests, preferences)
Account and authentication data
User-generated content (messages, posts, reactions, groups, interactions)
Behavioral and usage data (activity logs, engagement, interactions, preferences)
Technical data (IP address, device identifiers, operating system, crash logs)
Approximate location data
Analytics, performance, and security-related data
Payment data is processed exclusively by certified third-party providers and is never stored by BORKOW.
Purposes of processing
Personal data may be processed for:
Operation, personalization, optimization, and development of the Services
Matching, recommendation, ranking, and visibility algorithms
Community safety, moderation, fraud prevention, and abuse detection
Communication, notifications, and product updates
Marketing, promotional, and informational purposes related to BORKOW
Legal compliance and protection of BORKOW’s rights
Personal data is processed for:
Account creation and management
Service delivery and improvement
Community interaction and messaging
Security and fraud prevention
Customer support
Legal compliance
Legal bases
Processing is based on:
User consent
Contractual necessity
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests (service improvement, security)
Data retention
Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.
Accounts inactive for an extended period may be deleted.
Data recipients
Personal data may be shared with:
Technical and infrastructure providers (hosting, analytics, messaging, security)
Payment processors and subscription platforms
Marketing, communication, and CRM tools
Legal, regulatory, or judicial authorities if required
All partners are bound by contractual GDPR-compliant obligations.
Some data may be transferred outside the EU.
In such cases, appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses) are implemented.
User rights
In accordance with GDPR, users have the right to:
Access their data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase data (right to be forgotten)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be sent to: privacy@borkow.app
Cookies and trackers
The website and Services may use cookies, SDKs, pixels, and similar technologies for:
Functional operation
Analytics and performance measurement
Security and fraud prevention
Marketing and communication optimization
By using the Services, users consent to the use of such technologies, subject to applicable law.
Security
BORKOW implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
However, no system is entirely secure, and BORKOW cannot guarantee absolute security.
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data.
Complaints
Users may lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority (in Belgium: APD/GBA).
Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated, replaced, or amended at any time.
Continued use of the Services after publication of updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
Mandatory following of official BORKOW account
By creating an account, the user expressly acknowledges and accepts that:
The official BORKOW account(s) may be automatically followed or added to the user’s feed, connections, or notifications
Such following is an integral part of the Services and cannot be disabled
Communications from official BORKOW accounts may include product updates, information, and promotional messages
Contact
For any request related to legal, privacy, or data protection matters:
Email: contact@borkow.io