Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to EuTalk.

EuTalk is a messaging application developed and hosted entirely in Europe, built with privacy, security, and digital sovereignty at its core. This Privacy Policy explains what data we process, why we process it, and how we protect it, in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Who We Are

• Service name: EuTalk
• Controller: EuTalk
• Registered in: European Union (In process)
• Hosting: European data centers only

For any privacy-related questions, you may contact us at: privacy@eutalk.eu

3. Core Privacy Commitments

EuTalk is designed around the following principles:

• End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) by default
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for secure key exchange
• No advertising
• No tracking
• No profiling
• No sale of personal data
• No data transfers outside the European Union

4. End-to-End Encryption & Security Architecture

All private communications on EuTalk are protected using end-to-end encryption based on public-key cryptography.

This means:

• Messages are encrypted on the sender's device
• Only the intended recipient can decrypt them
• EuTalk servers never have access to message content
• Private keys are generated and stored on user devices
• No key escrow, no backdoors

5. What Data We Do NOT Collect

EuTalk does not collect:

• Message contents
• Voice or video call contents
• Contact lists uploaded to our servers
• Advertising identifiers
• Behavioral profiles
• Location tracking data
• Data for AI training

6. Data We May Process (Minimal & Necessary)

To operate the service, EuTalk may process a minimal set of data, including:

6.1 Account & Technical Data

• Phone number or identifier (if required for account creation)
• Public encryption keys
• App version and device type (for compatibility & security updates)

6.2 Metadata (Strictly Limited)

• Message delivery timestamps
• Connection status
• Error and crash logs (anonymized where possible)

Important: Metadata is never used for profiling or advertising.

7. Beta Program (Friends & Family)

EuTalk is currently in a Beta phase, available to a limited group of friends and family users.

During Beta:

• The service is actively improved and monitored
• Additional diagnostic data may be temporarily collected to ensure stability
• All Beta data processing still follows GDPR principles

Beta users may report issues voluntarily. No content is accessed or reviewed.

8. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b)) — to provide the service
• Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) — ensuring security and reliability
• Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c)), where applicable

9. Data Storage & Retention

• Data is stored only within the European Union
• We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the service
• Users may request account deletion at any time

Once deleted:

• Account identifiers are removed
• Associated metadata is anonymized or erased
• Messages are already inaccessible due to encryption

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be made via: privacy@eutalk.eu

11. Third Parties & Subprocessors

EuTalk uses strictly vetted European service providers for:

• Infrastructure hosting
• Security monitoring
• Reliability and performance

All subprocessors:

• Are GDPR-compliant
• Are contractually bound to EU data protection standards
• Never access encrypted content

A list of subprocessors can be provided upon request.

12. International Data Transfers

EuTalk does not transfer personal data outside the EU/EEA.

13. Children's Privacy

EuTalk is not intended for children under the age required by applicable EU law. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

14. Changes to This Policy

• Changes will be clearly communicated
• The "Last updated" date will always be visible
• Major changes will require user acknowledgment

15. Final Statement