Last updated: February 2026
What Information is Published
When you submit your contribution, the information you include in the form appears on the map:- Name or pseudonym
- Country/location point you choose
- Photo of your mate
- Yerba brand
- Preparation style and mate type
- Date of submission
Simple and Anonymous Participation
You do not need to create an account or share:- Email address
- Password
- Social media profiles
- Phone number
Your Privacy, Your Choice
200 Mates is designed for privacy-first participation. You control what information you share.
Photo Storage
Photos you upload are:- Stored securely on our hosting platform
- Publicly visible once approved by moderators
- Associated only with the information you provide in the form
To protect your privacy, avoid uploading photos where faces are clearly visible or that contain personal identifying information.
Location Data
When you fill out the form:- GPS detection (if you enable it) helps suggest your country
- You manually select the location point shown on the map
- Precise GPS coordinates are NOT automatically published
- Only the location you choose to share appears publicly
Data Protection
We take reasonable measures to protect what is published. Even so, as with any space on the internet, we cannot guarantee absolute security.What We Do
- Use secure hosting and database services
- Review all submissions before publication
- Remove content that violates privacy guidelines
- Respond to deletion requests promptly
Your Rights
You have the right to:- Request deletion of your submission at any time
- Remain anonymous by using a pseudonym
- Control what location information you share
Technical Data
We may collect basic technical information about how the site is used (such as number of visits) to improve the experience. This information:- Is not linked to individual contributions
- Does not identify individual users
- Helps us understand usage patterns and improve the platform
Third-Party Services
To keep the site running, we use technical tools provided by third parties. These services have their own privacy policies:- Hosting: For storing and serving the website
- Database: For storing mate submissions
- Analytics: For understanding site usage patterns (if applicable)
We carefully select third-party services that respect user privacy and data protection standards.
Minimum Age
The platform is intended for people aged 13 years and older.Changes to This Policy
If we update this privacy policy, the version published on the site will be the current one. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.Deleting Your Submission
To request deletion of your submission:- Find your submission’s ID number (shown in the submission details)
- Email us at: [email protected]
- Include the subject line: “Delete my submission”
- Include your submission’s # ID number