Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 12, 2025

GDPR Compliant • Your Privacy Matters

Your Rights at a Glance

Access your data

Download your data

Control data sharing

Delete your account

Contact us: For any privacy concerns, email us at privacy@pulse.app

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pulse ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our social energy forecasting platform.

Data Controller: Pulse Technologies Ltd., registered in the European Union.

Legal Basis: We process your data based on consent, legitimate interests, and contractual necessity as outlined in the GDPR.

2. Data We Collect

Account Information

Email address (required for account creation)
Display name and handle
Profile picture (optional)
Bio and timezone information

Pulse Data

Energy levels and mood indicators
Availability status and descriptions
Location information (city-level by default)
Travel plans and timeline data
Intent tags and focus areas

Technical Data

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Usage analytics and interaction data
Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Data

Service Provision (Contractual Basis)

Display your pulse to friends and connections
Match you with friends based on location and energy
Send serendipity notifications
Provide timeline and location features

Legitimate Interests

Improve our service and user experience
Analyze usage patterns and trends
Prevent fraud and ensure security
Customer support and communication

With Your Consent

Marketing communications and newsletters
Optional analytics and tracking
Third-party integrations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

With Other Users

Your pulse data is shared with friends and connections based on your privacy settings. You control the level of detail (city, country, or continent level) and who can see your information.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party providers for hosting, analytics, and communication services. All providers are GDPR-compliant and bound by data processing agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Your GDPR Rights

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data

Right to Portability

Export your data in a machine-readable format

Right to Restrict

Limit how we process your data

Right to Object

Object to processing for marketing purposes

How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at privacy@pulse.app or use the data management tools in your account settings. We'll respond within 30 days.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Access controls and employee training
Secure hosting with EU-based providers
Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

7. Data Retention

Active Accounts

We retain your data while your account is active and for legitimate business purposes.

Deleted Accounts

Data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion, except where required by law.

Waitlist Data

Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
Appropriate safeguards and security measures

9. Contact Us

Data Protection Officer

Email: dpo@pulse.app

General Privacy Inquiries

Email: privacy@pulse.app

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your data properly.