Your privacy is important to us. It is Someone Like Me’s policy to respect your privacy and comply with any applicable law and regulation regarding any personal information we may collect about you, including via our app, Someone Like Me, and its associated services.

Personal information is any information about you which can be used to identify you. This includes information about you as a person (such as name, address etc), your devices, payment details, and even information about how you use an app or online service.

In the event our app contains links to third-party sites and services, please be aware that those sites and services have their own privacy policies. After following a link to any third-party content, you should read their posted privacy policy information about how they collect and use personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any of your activities after you leave our app.

Contact Details

Full name of legal entity: Someone Like Me Your Cancer Community Limited t/a Someone Like Me

Name of person in charge of GDPR: Vanessa Mooney

Email address: [email protected]

Postal address: St Columba’s Place, Clonminch, Tullamore, Offaly, R35XV65, Ireland

It is very important that the information we hold about you is accurate and up to date. Please let us know if at any time your personal information changes by emailing us at [email protected].

Platform we are using: Amplify, which is fully managed by Amazon Web Services, with servers in Ireland and the EU. The applications are made using React Native, an open-source framework for building apps.

Information We Collect

Information we collect falls into one of two categories: ‘voluntarily provided’ information and ‘automatically collected’ information.

‘Voluntarily provided’ information refers to any information you knowingly and actively provide us when using our app and its associated services.

‘Automatically collected’ information refers to any information automatically sent by your device in the course of accessing our app and its associated services.

Log Data

When you access our servers via our app, we may automatically log the standard data provided by your device. It may include your device’s IP address, device type and version, your activity within the app, time and date, and other usage details.

Additionally, when you encounter certain errors while using the app, we automatically collect data about the error and the circumstances surrounding its occurrence. This may include technical details about your device, what you were trying to do, and other relevant technical data.

Device Data

Our app may access and collect data via your device’s in-built tools, such as:

• Name
• Email
• Date of birth
• Phone or mobile number
• Gender
• Location

In respect of businesses who advertise their services, we gather the following:

• Name
• Location
• Contact details
• A short description about themselves

Personal Information

• Name
• Email
• Phone or mobile number
• Date of birth

Sensitive Information

‘Sensitive information’ or ‘special categories of data’ is a subset of personal information that is given a higher level of protection. Examples include health information, racial or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

The types of sensitive information that we may collect include:

• Type of cancer the user has

Legitimate Reasons for Processing Your Personal Information

We only collect and use your personal information when we have a legitimate reason for doing so, and only collect what is necessary to provide our services to you.

Security of Your Personal Information

We take commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. However, please be aware that no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

Lodging a Subject Access Request

If you wish to access your personal data, please email us at [email protected]. You will not be charged unless the request is repetitive or excessive.

If you are not satisfied with our handling of your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission. We would appreciate the opportunity to resolve any issues with you first.

Children’s Privacy

We do not aim any of our products or services directly at children under the age of 16 and do not knowingly collect personal information about them.

Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

We may disclose personal information to trusted third parties such as IT service providers, hosting companies, analytics partners, payment operators, or legal authorities, where necessary or required by law.

International Transfers of Personal Information

Your personal information may be stored or processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Your Rights and Controlling Your Personal Information

Your choice: You can request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, or restrict its use, by contacting us at [email protected].

Use of Cookies

Our privacy policy covers the use of cookies between your device and our servers. Cookies help us provide essential features, track performance, and personalise your experience.

Business Transfers

If our business or assets are acquired, your data may be transferred to the new owner, who will continue to use it in accordance with this policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected here, and where required by law, we will notify or seek your consent.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact:

Vanessa Mooney
[email protected]

Last updated: 20^th June 2025