This privacy policy applies to the mobile app "Die Farbe Rot", developed and provided by Boris Niehaus, hereinafter referred to as "we" or "us". We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and recognize the importance of safeguarding personal data.
This privacy policy informs users of our mobile app about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data. The legal basis for this privacy policy is the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
The mobile app "Die Farbe Rot" does not collect, process, or store any personal data of its users. This expressly excludes data that can be directly or indirectly attributed to a natural person, such as name, postal address, email address, phone number, or IP address.
However, in order to display the user's immediate surroundings to scale, the app processes the user's location via the Google Geocode API. Location data is used exclusively for providing this feature and is neither stored nor used for any other purpose.
Additionally, we use Google Analytics and Crashlytics to analyze app usage and to improve the stability and performance of the app. These tools help us optimize the app experience by understanding how the app is used and by quickly identifying and resolving potential issues. For more information about Google's services and privacy policy, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
The processing of location data is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you grant by allowing location access on your device. The use of Google Analytics and Crashlytics is based on our legitimate interest in improving the app (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Our app does not require or request any access rights to functions or data on your device, with the exception of location data to enable the to-scale display feature. No permissions for accessing contacts, photos, camera, microphone, or similar personal information are required.
Since our app does not collect personal data beyond what is described in Section 3, no such data is shared with third parties. No data is passed on to other companies or organizations for advertising, profiling, or similar activities.
Please note that the use of Google Analytics and Crashlytics may involve the transfer of anonymized or pseudonymized data to Google servers. For details, please refer to Google's privacy policy linked above.
As we use Google services (Geocode API, Analytics, Crashlytics), data may be transferred to servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. Google participates in applicable data transfer frameworks to ensure an adequate level of data protection. For more details, please refer to Google's data transfer frameworks.
Location data processed through the Google Geocode API is not stored by us. Data collected through Google Analytics and Crashlytics is retained according to Google's standard retention policies. We do not maintain any independent databases of user data.
Despite the limited data collection, we place great value on the security of the app and take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the app and our systems against loss, destruction, unauthorized access, modification, or dissemination of data by unauthorized persons.
Our app is not specifically directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, app functionality, or data processing practices. Users will be informed of any significant changes in a timely manner. We recommend reviewing this privacy policy periodically.
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Since our app does not collect personal data beyond the scope described above, most of these rights may not be directly applicable. You can withdraw your consent for location data processing at any time by disabling location permissions in your device settings.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR), in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The competent supervisory authority for Berlin is the Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit.
For questions regarding data protection in relation to our mobile app "Die Farbe Rot", you may contact us at any time. The contact details of the data controller are:
Boris Niehaus
Weserstraße 184
12045 Berlin
Germany
diefarberotapp@gmail.com
This privacy policy is currently valid as of March 2024.