Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Who we are

Kitemate is a service that sends daily WhatsApp wind alerts to kitesurfers in the Netherlands. You can reach us at info@kitemate.nl.

What we collect

  • Account info: your email address and name (provided at signup)
  • Address: street, house number, and postcode (used to estimate drive times to kite spots)
  • WhatsApp number: used solely to send you wind alerts
  • Kite spot preferences: the spots you select for monitoring
  • Subscription data: plan type, billing period (via Stripe)

Why we collect it

  • To send you personalised daily wind alerts via WhatsApp
  • To manage your subscription and process payments
  • To improve the service

Third-party services

  • Supabase — our database and authentication provider, hosted in the EU
  • Twilio — sends WhatsApp messages on our behalf
  • Stripe — processes payments; we do not store card details

Data retention

We keep your data for as long as you have an account. You can delete your account and all associated data by emailing info@kitemate.nl.

Your rights (GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Email us at info@kitemate.nl and we will respond within 30 days.

Contact

Questions about this policy? info@kitemate.nl