Data Protection
"Hunting & Gathering"
Responsible Party
The party responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:Hauke Olf
Südostallee 114
12487 Berlin
hauke.olf@gmail.comCollection and Processing of Personal Data
The app "Hunting & Gathering" only collects and processes personal data necessary to provide the gaming experience. This includes the following data:a) Health Data (Step and Distance Data)
Source: Google Health Connect & Apple Health
Purpose: Enables game mechanics (collecting steps, tracking distances, and converting them into game progress)
Processing: Data is stored within Firebase infrastructure
Note: The app only accesses these data in a read-only manner and processes them exclusively for game mechanics. No data is shared with third parties.
b) Authentication Data
Source: Firebase Auth (including Apple Auth, Google Auth)
Purpose: User login and identification
Processing: Storage and management of authentication data on Firebase servers
Note: These data are used solely for identification within the app and are not shared.
c) Game-Related Data
Storage: Game progress, village development, and collected items
Purpose: Providing the game and saving progress
Processing: Stored within Firebase infrastructure
d) Use of Google Analytics
Source: Google Analytics
Purpose: Analysis of app usage to improve user experience and app performance
Processing: Google Analytics collects data about app usage (e.g., time spent, page views, interactions).
Note: Data collected by Google Analytics is anonymized and not linked to personal data. The data is stored on Google servers.
e) Use of Firebase Crashlytics
Source: Firebase Crashlytics
Purpose: Collection of crash and error reports to improve app stability and performance
Processing: Crashlytics collects technical data about app crashes and errors occurring on users' devices.
Note: These data do not include personal information and are used solely to identify and resolve technical issues.
Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract), as processing is required for app usage.
The processing of health data is based on Article 9(2)(a) GDPR (explicit consent), which is obtained upon first launching the app.
Data Storage and Deletion
Data is stored as long as necessary for the use of the app.
Users can request data deletion at any time by contacting the responsible party or selecting "Delete Account" within the app.
Upon account deletion, all personal data will be permanently deleted.
Data Sharing with Third Parties
The data collected within the app is not shared or sold to third parties. Storage and processing occur exclusively within Google’s Firebase infrastructure.
However, data collected through Google Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics may be shared with Google in anonymized form.
User Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR) – Request a copy of your stored data.
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) to certain types of processing.
Requests to exercise these rights can be sent to the contact address listed above.
Data Security
The app uses modern security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access or loss. Data transmission is encrypted, and storage takes place on secure Firebase servers.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated due to changes in the app or legal requirements. Users will be informed of significant changes.
Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding data processing, please contact the address provided above.