Privacy Statement

Bristol Link is committed to ensuring your data privacy. We comply with the Data Protection Act and have consulted with lecturers from the Cybersecurity Research Group at Bristol University to advice on our platform's security. Your data is safe with us, and we will act swiftly in case of any security issues.

Data We Collect

We collect and process the following information to provide our services:

  • Basic profile information (name, university email)
  • Name and email of your crush
  • Message to your crush

How We Use Your Data

Your information is used exclusively for:

  • Matching you with mutual connections
  • Verifying university affiliation
  • Platform security and fraud prevention

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data

User Guidelines

  • Respect privacy - keep crushes anonymous until a match is made
  • Be respectful - harassment will result in suspension
  • Report issues - contact us if you encounter problems
  • Verify identity - use your university email for registration

Data Security

We protect your data through:

  • Data encryption for messages
  • Secure data storage with regular backups
  • Limited member data access

By using Bristol Link, you agree to follow these rules and our data privacy practices. For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your data rights, please us at bristollink2024@gmail.com.