Privacy Policy
for the mobile app Spotted and the
website www.spotted.de as offers of Spotted GmbH.
As of May 2018
Introduction
Spotted GmbH, Q7, 17A, 68161 Mannheim, Germany, (hereinafter "Spotted GmbH" or "we / us") operates
under the domain "www.spotted.de" as well as associated sub-pages (hereafter: "Spotted-Domain").
and using the mobile app Spotted (hereinafter referred to as "spotted app"), which is
available for download for various operating systems, a platform for chatting, getting to know
each other and meeting other people (hereafter: "Spotted").
The offered service is a freemium
model, whereby the user of Spotted (hereafter "user" or "you") create a profile for free via the
Spotted app (hereinafter referred to as "user profile"), upload pictures and interact with other
users The user has the option of using features such as chat, the encounters stream and many
other features of Spotted.Spotted also offers a paid premium service that allows the user to to
access additional, exclusive functions.
The offer of Spotted also serves a real get-together
within its own radius, it is one of the so-called dating services. Registration is possible from
the age of 18 years.
Your data will be collected, processed and used in accordance with the
provisions of the Telemedia Act (TMG) and the Data Protection Act, in particular the Federal
Data Protection Act (BDSG) - from 25 May 2018 of the General Data Protection Regulation
(DS-GVO).
This Privacy Policy explains how to handle personal information. Personal data are
individual details about personal or factual circumstances of a specific or identifiable natural
person. These include e.g. Name, birthday, telephone number but also e-mail address and usage
data, such as the IP address. Furthermore, the privacy policy provides information about which
data is collected, stored and processed and how Spotted GmbH guarantees the protection and
security of personal data.
The Spotted GmbH does not require real names to use the app. The
user is allowed to specify a pseudonym instead of a name.
This Privacy Policy is structured as follows:
1. How will my data be collected, processed and used when downloading the Spotted app?
1.1. Download the Spotted app
1.2. Installation and permissions
2. How will my data be collected, processed and used when visiting the Spotted-Domain or the Spotted-App without creating a user profile at Spotted?
3. How will my data be collected, processed and used after creating a user profile and using the Spotted-App or Spotted-Domain offer?
3.1 Obligatory information when creating the user profile
3.2 Voluntary data
3.3 Location data
3.4 IP addresses
3.4 Payment Details
4. How will my data be used by Spotted for advertising purposes?
4.1. Which data is used for advertising purposes and who receives data
4.2. What is the Advertiser ID and how is it used?
4.3. Use of location data
5. Which cookies, tracking providers, analysis services Spotted uses? How are social media and like buttons integrated?
5.1 Cookies and Cookie Policy
5.2 Tracking providers, analysis services
5.3 Social Media Shortcuts
5.4 Integration of Like- / Share-Buttons, Social-Plugins
5.5 Facebook Connect
6. How will data be disclosed or shared?
6.1 General information on the transfer of personal data
6.2 Categories of data recipients
7. How is data processed and used for anti-spam purposes?
8. What's the process of deleting data and creating backups?
9. What data security measures are available at Spotted?
10. Rights of the user: Consent and revocation, information, correction, cancellation, transfer
10.1 Consent and revocation
10.2 Information, correction, deletion, transfer
11. Change of privacy policy
12. Contact person for data protection
1. How will my data be collected, processed and used when the Spotted app is downloaded?
1.1. Download the Spotted App
When downloading the spotted app, the necessary information will be sent to each Transfer App Store operator. Depending on the app store, these are, for example, the e-mail address or the customer number of the app store user of the respective app store, the time of the Downloads and an individual device code. On this data collection has the Spotted GmbH however, no influence and is not responsible. The corresponding apply Privacy Policy / Settings of the respective App Store Operator.
Spotted GmbH processes the data provided by the respective App Store operator, as far as this is necessary for the download of the Spotted app on the terminal.
1.2. Installation and permissions
For technical functionality of the Spotted app and for providing the Spotted app Spotted needs different accessibility and information services.
Depending on the operating system, permission to access will occur during the installation process queried individual functions and information. The access rights include under location, notifications and mobile data.
Under the settings of the terminal, some of these permissions can be manually revoked become. However, it should be noted that the spotted app without appropriate shares only limited or not at all can be used. Depending on the app version will be before or after queried the installation permissions.
second How will my data when visiting the Spotted-Domain or the Spotted-App without creating of a user profile collected, processed and used by Spotted?
The Spotted GmbH uses the personal data that the user communicates or which at the Use of Spotted without creating a user profile, without separate consent exclusively for the implementation of the user relationship and as correspondingly in this Privacy Policy shown.
Just visiting the spotted domain (on a so-called landing page / start page) or Spotted-App is installed without creating a user profile. Spotted GmbH collects the the following data transmitted by the user's device or browser:
- IP address
- Name of the web page visited, file, date and time of the request
- transferred amount of data
- Browser Type and Version
- Referrer URL (origin URL) from which the user came to the retrieved page
- requesting provider
As well as in addition to the mere installation of the spotted app without registration or creation of a user profile, the following data transmitted by the user's device used:
- Push Handle (to send push messages)
- Location Data (GPS Location)
- Country Code
- Language
- Device Name
- Name of the operating system and version.
This data is for the use of the spotted domain or installation of the spotted app as such required or used for statistical purposes to optimize Spotted. The data are used to prevent and combat fake profiles, illegal acts and Spam and ensuring the integrity and stability of the Spotted platform and used.
The location data is collected, processed and used so that the user can call the so-called Location Based Service, with which they will be offered suggestions from registration, which are tailored to the respective location. For details on using the location data, see also under the points 3.3 and 4.3.
Spotted also uses cookies (see section 5.1), analytics services and tracking providers (see Point 5.2).
3. How will my data be after creating a user profile and using the offer collected, processed and used the Spotted-App or Spotted-Domain?
The Spotted GmbH uses the personal data that the user communicates or which at the Use of Spotted after creating a user profile, without separate consent exclusively for the implementation of the user relationship and as correspondingly in this Privacy Policy shown. For a full use of Spotted it is necessary for the user to create a user profile. This requires the user more provide personal data that Spotted GmbH provides for the provision of the respective service uses.
3.1 Mandatory information when creating the user profile
When creating the user profile and registration, the following information must be provided are:
- E-mail address
- Password
- username (pseudonym)
- City
- birth
- Gender
- Avatar
The data provided are collected, processed and used for the purpose of using Spotted. Among other things, the information provided for addressing, authentication, age verification, to personalize the profile, to display other suitable user profiles and for Advertising purposes (see also point 4).
3.2 Voluntary Data
The user can make a lot of voluntary information in his user profile. This serves in particular the function of Spotted, recommendations for other user profiles different criteria for the user to select and display within Spotted. Additional information increases the likelihood of matching user profiles to get in touch. These details are voluntary for the user and can be found in the profile below Details can be viewed or entered, changed or deleted.
The specified data will be collected, processed and used by us for the purpose of using Spotted used. In addition, these data can also be processed and used for advertising purposes (see details for advertising under point 4).
This voluntary information is for other logged in users within Spotted as "Public" visible, but can at any time by the user profile owner under the settings be deleted or modified within the user profile.
3.3 Location Data
Spotted's offering also includes so-called location based services, which allow the user special offers tailored to each location. This allows the user in particular other users who are in the vicinity, are displayed. To be able to offer these functions within the Spotted app, it is up to you Spotted location data using GPS of the terminal used as well as location data via nearby radio access nodes. If the location survey is active, the site will be included Permit regularly transferred to the Spotted GmbH and processed and used there.
The user can do this feature in the settings of the operating system on his terminal adapt at any time, i. allow the capture of the location data or their use revoked.
The location data can also be processed and used for promotional purposes (see details on Advertising under point 4).
3.4 IP Addresses
Users' IP addresses are recorded for security and auditing purposes. This should be one Abuse of the service can be prevented. The data are used to prevent and combat Fake profiles, unlawful acts and spam, as well as ensuring integrity and integrity Stability of the Spotted platform processed and used.
3.4 Payment Details
If the user makes in-app purchases through Spotted, buys "credits" or our paid service Premium service bills this happens via external payment providers. Become the Spotted GmbH with a purchase no payment data collected and processed. The input as well as processing of Payment data is sent directly to the payment providers. Between the Spotted GmbH and the Payment providers will receive technical data (including transaction ID) to validate the purchases replaced.
4. How will my data be used by Spotted for promotional purposes?
Spotted-GmbH has chosen a Freemium model at Spotted, i. e. a basic version Spotted can be used by any user without payment of a fee. The user becomes however, in the free version, advertisements appear. The advertisement played by Spotted includes its own advertising content (such as Spotted's premium products) or is sponsored by the Advertisers commissioned in so-called campaigns. Campaigns can also be personalized and thus targeted only to specific user groups are displayed (example: hair care advertising only for female or male users, etc.). In part, the displayed on Spotted Advertising via the intermediation of external service providers.
Even if the use of the data for advertising purposes is in the legitimate interest of Spotted GmbH, becomes in the product before the use of the data for advertising purposes a corresponding consent obtained.
4.1. What data is used for promotional purposes and who receives data
The Spotted GmbH may switch to Spotted advertising from third parties, including on the alleged special interests of users may be customized (personalized advertising) when the user gave his consent to Spotted. The user can apply this to Spotted Consent with effect for the future under the profile settings under Revoke "Privacy / Tools" at any time.
In the case of such personalized advertising, the respective third-party provider receives, for the advertisement should be switched to Spotted or by means of its services advertising of others The following data is transmitted to third parties (hereinafter referred to as the "transmission data"):
- Advertiser ID
- profile data
- Location-based data
- Technical data about the terminal
- Data on the use of Spotted
- Ad Display Data
Submit data for the purposes listed below Recipient categories passed:
- adserver service provider
- Tracking service operator
- Affiliate Networks
- Customer Relationship Service Provider
- email provider
- Other Sales & amp; Marketing Partners
When using Spotted, the consent of the user is sought in the product agrees that its data may be used for the purpose of transmission to third parties Display of personalized advertising within the spotted app or spotted domain used become. The user can change this consent at any time in the profile settings under " Revoke privacy / tools "with effect for the future.
Furthermore, the use of Spotted in the product requires the consent of the user, that it agrees that its transmission data for the purpose of transmission to Third party to display personalized advertising on billboards outside of Spotted be used. The user can enter this consent at any time in the profile settings below Revoke "Privacy / Tools" for the future.
4.2. What is the Advertiser ID and how is it used
For tracking and advertising purposes, the Spotted app uses the so-called Advertiser ID, the so-called Advertiser ID. "Advertiser Identifier" (IDFA) of the offers of the Apple Inc. and the "Android Advertiser ID" (Advertiser ID) of Google's offers. Inc. (hereafter the "Advertiser ID (s)"). These advertiser IDs are unique but not permanent identifiers for a specific terminal, each by iOS as an offer of Apple Inc. or by Android as Offer provided by Google Inc. Unlike the Vendor Advertiser ID (this is generated by new operating systems and is only identical for the apps of a provider) the advertiser ID provided is also identical to the advertiser ID used when using Apps from other companies will be transferred to them.
The Advertiser ID will be used to personalize with the user's consent To display advertisements within online offers and to evaluate these advertisements. If the user on an Apple device in the iOS settings under "Privacy" - "Advertising" the option "no ad-tracking" is activated or on an Android device under "Google Settings" (or "Settings" and in it "Google"), then "Ads" and If you click on the button "Deactivate interest-related advertisements", the Spotted GmbH can only Take the following measures: Measure interaction with banners by counting the number of banners Displaying a banner without a click on it ("frequency capping"), click-through rate, detection unique user ("unique user") as well as security, anti-fraud and anti-fraud Troubleshooting.
The Advertiser ID is also used for tracking purposes for Spotted GmbH. This is how a user becomes who makes a registration on Spotted after having previously been on a different domain or Another app clicked on an ad for Spotted, also based on the Advertiser ID identified. The advertiser receives for this tracked user after completed Registration fee.
The user can always clear the IDFA or Advertiser ID in the device settings ("Reset Ad-ID"), then a new IDFA or a new Advertiser-ID will be created.
When using Spotted, the consent of the user is sought in the product agrees that the Advertiser ID is for the purpose of displaying personalized Advertising within the Spotted app or spotted domain is used by Spotted GmbH. Of the Users can revoke this consent at any time by going to the profile settings below the point "Privacy / Tools" contradicts the display of personal advertising.
More information and the privacy policy of Apple Inc. can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
More information and the privacy policy of Google Inc. can be found here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies / privacy /
4.3. Use of location data
In addition to the collection of location data via GPS location (see point 3.3) to fulfill the Location Based Services collects and uses Spotted's location data to the user The data thus obtained on him locally and factually appropriate promotional offers within To suggest Spotted.
When using Spotted, the consent of the user is sought in the product agrees that its location-related data for the purpose of transmission to Third party to display personalized ads within the Spotted app or Spotted domain is used. The user may request this consent at any time in the Undo profile settings under "Privacy / Tools" with effect for the future.
5. Which cookies, tracking providers, analysis services Spotted uses? How are social media and Like buttons included?
5.1 Cookies and Cookie Policy
In order to be able to use the spotted domain as comfortably as possible, we rely on the spotted domain Cookies. Cookies are small text files stored locally in the cache Internet browser (so-called session cookies) or on the hard disk of the mobile used Terminal or the computer (so-called permanent cookies) are stored. The Browser settings can be chosen so that cookies are rejected or before setting the Cookies are pointed to this. By setting cookies are the users assigned pseudonymized IDs. There are no programs on the used by cookies User's terminal running or even viruses transmitted. Session cookies will be available after the end of Browser session deleted from cache.
Spotted GmbH also uses cookies to increase the security of the spotted domain. For example, to authenticate the user during a session to avoid Cross-site scripting or suppression of phishing and fraudulent acts, such as Scamming.
Furthermore set tracking providers / analysis services (see also the comments under point 5.2 Use for the use of tracking providers / analysis services) on behalf of the Spotted GmbH cookies on the user's device to record the usage data. This is what it is such data that may be collected while the user is B. on the pages moves the spotted domain or clicks on advertisements. These cookies are used to display targeted advertising, optimize reports on advertising campaigns, and avoid that identical advertising is displayed multiple times.
Users can influence the use of cookies. Most browsers have a setting option that limits the storage of cookies or completely is prevented. However, we point out that the use and in particular the Usage of Spotted may be restricted without the use of cookies.
5.2 Tracking Providers, Analysis Services
In order to optimize the services of Spotted and to be able to offer them in the best possible way, von Spotted analyzes of visitor behavior performed. For this purpose, the Spotted GmbH Analysis method used to analyze visits to the spotted domain or spotted app can be. Furthermore, third-party tracking tools are used, through which the Range of different advertising campaigns and marketing actions can be analyzed. When using third-party tools, personal data may also be transmitted.
Purpose of the data processing is besides the troubleshooting above all the optimization of Spottedim In view of the needs of users. Also receives the Spotted GmbH over the Webanalyse-Verfahren Key figures about the number of visitors and their temporal distribution, about popular content as well as the length of stay of users. It can be reconstructed if necessary whether a user profile was created based on an ad campaign. The data becomes the Prevention and control of fake profiles, unlawful acts and spam and the Ensuring the security of the Spotted platform processed and used. To carry out In the analysis, user data is transmitted to various third-party providers.
The following analytics and tracking providers are currently in use at Spotted:
Crashlytics (Fabric)
The Spotted app uses the Crashlytics, 1 Kendall Crashlytics (Fabric) analysis tool Square, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA (hereinafter "Crashlytics") Analysis purposes IP addresses of the users, which, however, only used anonymously become. A conclusion to a specific person is not possible. Crashlytics delivers the Spotted GmbH real-time evaluations of system crashes and thus facilitates maintenance and Improvement of the spotted app. There will be a user ID, the clicks and technical device data for Analysis of the error transmitted.
For more information about privacy at Crashlytics, see their privacy policy find: http://try.crashlytics.com/terms/
Google Analytics
Spotted uses "Google Analytics," an offer from Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain
View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter "Google"), which Spotted GmbH points out hints that when using
Spotted Google Analytics to the IP Masking feature "_ gat._anonymizeIp" has been
enhanced to allow for anonymous capture of IP addresses.
Please note the following information about the use of Google Analytics:
Google Analytics uses cookies that are stored on the device and that provide an analysis of the Allow use of Spotted. The information generated by the cookie about your Use of Spotted are usually transmitted to a Google server in the US and stored there. However, by enabling IP anonymization, Google's IP address will become within the Member States of the European Union or in other Contracting States of the Agreement on the European Economic Area previously shortened. On behalf of Spotted GmbH Google uses this information to evaluate the use of our service for reports about activities and other related services to the operator.
The user has a contradiction here:
The collection and storage of data by Google Analytics may have effect at any time Future be contradicted. The user has the option to do this by Google to install a published browser plugin. This stands for different browser versions available and can be under http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl= de be downloaded. For more information about Google's use of data for advertising purposes, Setting and contradictory options can be found on the websites of Google: https://www.google.com/intl/en / policies / privacy / partners / ("Google uses data when you use websites or apps from our affiliates"), http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads ("Use of data for advertising purposes"), http://www.google.com/settings/ads ("Managing information that Google uses to show you advertising") and http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/ ("Determine which Google advertising shows you").
Flurry Analytics
Spotted uses the web analytics service Flurry Analytics, a program of Flurry Inc, 360 3rd St Suite 750, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States. Flurry Analytics is an anonymous tool Analysis of usage behavior in apps. The information gained thereby makes it possible for the App better adapted to the demands and wishes of users.
Flurry uses cookies. The information generated by the cookies about your use of the app are usually transmitted to a server of Flurry Inc. in the USA and stored there. The following technical data are collected via Flurry: device type, operating system and version number, provider name, timestamp, app version, usage time, and language preference, Country code, bug reports. Data related to the individual terminal (MAC address, IMEI number, device identifier) are deleted directly after the survey and by Flurry by a replaced specific code.
The Random House publishing group will aggregate the information collected through Flurry Provided form such. For example, the number of app users in a given time period. Personal data is not evaluated.
For information about Flurry's privacy, visit the Flurry website: https://privacy.oath.com (in the area that refers to "Flurry Analytics").
5.3 Social Media Links
On the spotted domain can be links to the accounts of Spotted GmbH in the social Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Google+ networks are included. After this By clicking on the integrated graphic, the user is taken to the page of the respective provider of Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook or Google+, i. only User information is transmitted to the respective provider.
If the user is logged into his user profile in the corresponding social network, After activation of the button an assignment with the visit of Spotted takes place.
If the user does not collect data about the spotted domain through the social networks wishes, he should log out accordingly before visiting the Spotted domain. However, if you activate the corresponding button per click anyway at each Calling Spotted Cookie (s) with an identifier set. Therefore, you can use this feature to Data can be collected and a profile created, which may be on a single person is due. If the user does not want this, he can use the appropriate link Deactivate within the Spotted Domain by clicking. The user can also use his browser like that that the acceptance of cookies is generally excluded; we point to it In this case, the functionality of Spotted may be limited.
Information on the handling of personal data when using this website is the respective privacy policy of the provider.
The Facebook Privacy Policy (operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA) are under https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ to find.
Twitter's Privacy Policy (operated by Twitter Inc., 795 Flom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA) are under https://twitter.com/privacy to find.
Instagram Privacy Policy (powered by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA) are under https://www.instagram.com or https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 to find.
Google+ / YouTube
Google / YouTube Privacy Policy (each operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) are under https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies / privacy / to find.
Pinterest's Privacy Policy (operated by Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA) are under https://about.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy to find.
5.4 Include Like- / Share-Buttons, Social-Plugins
Furthermore, on the Spotted-Domain social plugins of social networks Facebook (operated from Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. CA 94304, USA) initially inactive integrated.
By clicking on "Like us on Facebook, the respective social plugin of Facebook will be activated and only then may user information be transmitted to the provider of Facebook. With a another click, the user then like the account of Spotted GmbH or follow and is from informed the service about activities of the account of Spotted GmbH on Facebook. The Spotted GmbH has no influence on the collection, processing and use of data of the respective Networks.
If the user does not collect data about the spotted domain through the social networks wishes, he should log out accordingly before visiting the Spotted domain. However, if you activate the corresponding button per click anyway at each Calling Spotted Cookie (s) with an identifier set. Therefore, you can use this feature to Data can be collected and a profile created, which may be on a single person is due. If the user does not want this, he can use the appropriate link disable within the spotted domain by clicking. The user can also use his browser like that that the acceptance of cookies is generally excluded; we point to it In this case, the functionality of Spotted may be limited.
The SpottedDomain uses the Social Plugin for the social network on facebook.com from the Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA.
Facebook's privacy policy is under https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ to find.
5.5 Facebook Connect
The Spotted GmbH offers the user the opportunity to connect for Spotted with Facebook to register. To register, the user is on the page of Facebook (operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA), where he deals with his User data logs in, if he is not already logged in. By clicking the user will be then linked the respective Facebook profile and the user profile at Spotted. By Spotted GmbH automatically receives the link from Facebook, the data of the user in the form the email address and other data within the public Facebook profile of the user. The public Facebook profile contains data that the user uses on Facebook has made accessible. Typically, the public Facebook profile includes the following data: Name, profile picture, gender, language, country, age range, Facebook ID, friends, likes and Relationship status.
Spotted GmbH uses the e-mail address provided by Facebook for this data Facebook ID, profile picture, likes, places and birthday. This information will be for the User profile used. Learn more about Facebook Connect and the Privacy settings are the privacy policy and terms of use of Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php to be taken.
5.6 Using Social Media: Videos
Using Youtube videos This website uses the Youtube embedding function to display and play videos of the provider "Youtube", which belongs to the Google LLC., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA ("Google"). Here, the extended privacy mode is used, according to the provider information storage of User information does not start until the video plays. Will playback be embedded Youtube videos launched, the provider "Youtube" uses cookies to provide information about user behavior collect. According to "Youtube" hints, these are used, among other things, to capture video statistics that Improve usability and prevent abusive practices. If you go to Google logged in, your data will be assigned directly to your account when you click on a video. If you are the If you do not wish to assign your profile to YouTube, you must log out before activating the button. Google saves your data (even for non-logged in users) as usage profiles and evaluates them. Such In particular, evaluation is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit.f DSGVO on the basis of the legitimate interests of Google the display of personalized advertising, market research and / or tailor-made website design. them You have a right to object to the creation of these User Profiles, while you are exercising this on YouTube have to judge. Regardless of any playback of the embedded video, every time you visit this website you will be connected to the Google's DoubleClick network, causing more data processing without our influence can. US-based Google LLC is certified for the US Privacy Shield, which ensures compliance with the level of data protection in the EU. Further information on data protection at "YouTube" can be found in the provider's privacy policy at: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/ privacy code
6. How will data be disclosed or shared
Spotted GmbH does not transfer personal data of the users to third parties, unless it is the consent of the user, the transmission is required by law or legally permissible.
6.1 General notes on the transfer of personal data
User data and other data
Spotted may disclose customer data to the following third parties for the execution of the contract:
- External service providers and agents. Spotted can be external companies or persons with commission the processing of customer data.
- Affiliated companies. Spotted can affiliate with the processing of Commission customer data.
- Other disclosures
Spotted may disclose or disclose customer information as follows:
- As part of changes to the business structure. In connection with mergers, acquisitions, Insolvency proceedings, liquidation proceedings, restructuring measures, disposals of a Part or all of Spotted's assets, financings, acquisitions of part or our entire business, similar transactions or procedures or steps in Consideration of such activities (eg due diligence).
- Within the law. For compliance with legal requirements or regulatory requirements and in response to lawful requests, court orders and Legal process.
- As part of the enforcement of the rights of Spotted GmbH, to prevent fraud and to Ensuring safety. To protect and defend the rights, property or. the security of Spotted or third parties, including the enforcement of contracts and Guidelines, as well as in connection with the investigation and prevention of fraud.
Spotted may use aggregated or personally identifiable information for any purpose use. Spotted can z. B. aggregated or adjusted to personal characteristics data Spotted by partners or others for business or analytical purposes published how many messages about Spotted will ship in one day.
6.2 Categories of Data Receivers
Spotted currently uses external data processors for the following services:
- Infrastructure Services (e.g., Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services)
- Customer Support Services (such as Zendesk)
- Services for sending e-mail notifications (e.g., mailchimp)
- Analysis and Tracking Services (see point 5.2)
- Advertising and distribution partners (see point 4.1)
Depending on the type of services provided, Spotted can also be affiliated Company as a data processor for the provision of some or all of the customer to consult the services provided.
7. How is data processed and used for anti-spam purposes?
To combat spam (foreign advertising), unlawful acts (fraud, extortion, Prostitution etc.), personal data will be used as follows:
- IP and email addresses are used to detect spam and illegal activity stored while the user is active.
- Messages are automatically checked for keywords, but not for that purpose saved.
- Personal information such as gender, age and location becomes active users stored and in combination with other, non-personal information for the detection of Abnormalities used.
- Already used telephone numbers are used to verify suspicious profiles via SMS stored, but can not be associated with the verified user.
8. What's the process of deleting data and making backups?
By deleting the user profile (Attention: Not by deleting the spotted app!) or notification to us, all collected data of the user will be deleted. From that Excepted are data that are required by law or to fulfill the contract must be kept. In addition, the user can at any time the deletion of make individual data in the profile itself or with us via a notification apply. A deletion from the productive databases and thus from the surface of Spotted takes place immediately; until there is a deletion from all server layers, cache stores and However, this can take up to 14 days to backup data from Spotted take.
Spotted GmbH reserves the right to check profile files against deletion and If necessary, if the use profiles are based on certain facts of the There is a suspicion that these Spotted use law or treaty contrary. This is for protection the user of the offers of Spotted GmbH.
Regardless of deletion of the data triggered by user deletion, delete Spotted historical data that is no longer needed to fulfill the contract (e.g. historical location data and IP data) automated at regular intervals.
Spotted GmbH creates so-called backups for backup of data, each after 14 days be overwritten and thus permanently deleted. As far as these backups Contain log files, these will also be deleted. In the case of the complete deletion of a User profiles, the log files are also deleted.
9. What data security measures are available at Spotted?
Spotted GmbH takes the trust of users and the protection of data extremely important. Around to prevent unauthorized access to or disclosure of user data to the integrity of the To preserve data and to ensure the appropriate use of the data, the Spotted continues GmbH suitable physical, technical and administrative procedures for the protection of the Spotted GmbH information.
For the best possible protection of the user's data, the offer of the spotted domain or Spotted app via a secure SSL connection, i. the data will be between both Servers and the browser as well as encrypted transfer between the servers and the app.
10. Rights of the user: consent and revocation, information, correction, deletion, Transfer
10.1 Consent and Withdrawal
By registering with Spotted, the user agrees that his personal Data collected, stored and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and in accordance with the Terms are processed. This consent must be the user when creating the user profile Explain explicitly. This consent will be as well as the entire process of creating the User profile of Spotted GmbH logged.
Consent can be revoked by the user at any time with effect for the future. This can by deleting the user profile (not the spotted app) at the specified places in the spotted app or spotted domain within the user profile or by e-mail, phone or letter to us: LETTER: Spotted GmbH, Q7, 17A, 68161 Mannheim, PHONE: +4962139065833, E-MAIL: datenschutz@spotted.de
10.2 Information, correction, deletion, transmission
The user has the right to free information about the personal data stored by him and, where appropriate, a right of rectification and / or deletion or transmission of this data.
The user can do this, e.g. by e-mail to datenschutz@spotted.de.
11. Change of privacy policy
Spotted GmbH will update this privacy policy if necessary. The use of User data is subject to the current version, which is under http://www.spotted.com/data_protection can be retrieved. In case of a change of this explanation over an insignificant Range (for example, changing permissions, new features, a new contact, etc.), the user will be sent by e-mail to the e-mail address linked to the user profile notified. If the user continues to be spotted upon entry into force of these changes accesses and uses these, the user agrees, legally to the revised Privacy Policy to be bound.
12. Contact for Privacy Policy
For questions about the collection, processing or use of personal data, for information, Corrections, blocking or deletion of data as well as revocation of granted consent the user - if applicable - his user profile (not the spotted app), delete or on the specified places in the spotted app or spotted domain within the user profile change or contact us by e-mail or letter:
Spotted GmbH
Q7, 17A
68161 Mannheim
E-MAIL: datenschutz@spotted.de