Data Protection

"Hunting & Gathering"

  1. 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.com

  2. Collection 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.