Privacy Policy

Date My Mate Botswana

Last updated: June 2026

Date My Mate Botswana respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, complete our online application form, or communicate with us about Date My Mate events.

 

By submitting your information through our website or Google Forms application form, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Date My Mate Botswana is a dating event platform created to help people connect through a curated event experience.

For any privacy-related questions, you may contact us at:

Email: hello@datemymate.co.bw

Phone: +267 78 900 674

2. Information We Collect

When you complete our online form or contact us, we may collect personal information such as:

• Your full name
• Age or date of birth
• Gender
• Contact number
• Email address
• Location
• Occupation or general background information
• Relationship status
• Dating preferences
• Personality or lifestyle-related answers
• Social media handles, where requested
• Any additional information you choose to share in the form

We only collect information that is relevant to evaluating applications, selecting participants, planning the event, communicating with applicants, and creating a suitable event experience.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your information when you:

• Complete the Date My Mate application form embedded on our website
• Contact us by email, phone, WhatsApp or social media
• Register interest in attending or participating in a Date My Mate event
• Provide additional information requested during the participant selection process

Our application form may be hosted through Google Forms. This means the information you submit may be processed and stored through Google’s systems, in line with Google’s own privacy and security practices. We encourage applicants to review Google’s Privacy Policy for information about how Google manages information across its services.

4. Why We Collect Your Information

We use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:

• To review and evaluate applications
• To select suitable participants for Date My Mate events
• To contact applicants about their application
• To confirm attendance or participation
• To plan and manage event logistics
• To create a safe, respectful and suitable event environment
• To communicate important updates about the event
• To improve future Date My Mate experiences

We will not sell your personal information.

5. Consent

By completing and submitting our application form, you consent to Date My Mate Botswana collecting and using your personal information for the purposes explained in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at hello@datemymate.co.bw.

Please note that if you withdraw your consent before the event, we may no longer be able to consider your application or include you as a participant.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

We will not share your personal information with third parties without your permission.

We may only share your information in limited circumstances, such as:

• Where you have given us clear permission to do so
• Where it is necessary for event administration, such as with authorised members of our organising team
• Where required by law or a lawful authority
• Where necessary to protect the safety, rights or wellbeing of participants, organisers or the public

If selected for an event, we will not publicly share your personal contact details without your consent.

7. Use of Photos, Videos and Event Content

Date My Mate events may include photography, videography or social media content.

Where event content includes identifiable participants, we will seek consent where required before using such content for public marketing, promotional or social media purposes.

Participants may also let us know if they do not want to appear in public event content.

8. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Access to submitted information is limited to authorised members of the Date My Mate Botswana team who need the information for application review, participant selection and event planning.

Because our form may be hosted on Google Forms, submitted information may also be stored on Google’s systems.

9. How Long We Keep Your Information

We will keep your personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Application information may be kept for event planning, participant communication, record-keeping and future event improvement. Where information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymise or securely dispose of it.

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at hello@datemymate.co.bw.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Ask what personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• Withdraw consent
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to certain uses of your information
• Ask us to restrict how we process your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@datemymate.co.bw.

11. Applicants Under 18

Date My Mate Botswana is intended for adults only.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a person under 18 has submitted information, we may delete the information and remove the application from consideration.

12. Marketing Communication

We may contact you about Date My Mate events, updates or related opportunities where you have shown interest or given consent.

You may opt out of marketing-related communication at any time by contacting us at hello@datemymate.co.bw.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms, including Google Forms or social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you use.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our event processes, website, form collection methods or legal requirements.

The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last updated” date.

15. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Date My Mate Botswana

Email: hello@datemymate.co.bw

Phone: +267 78 900 674