Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2025 · Version: 1.0.0

Introduction

Welcome to PicFoot. I am an individual developer committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or sign up for our newsletter.

Information I Collect

Newsletter Signup

When you sign up for our waitlist, I collect:

• Your email address
• Your first name
• Your language preference

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, I may collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• IP address (anonymized)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract Performance: To provide our app services and premium subscriptions
• Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and ensure security
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information to:

• Send you updates about PicFoot's launch
• Communicate important announcements
• Improve our website and services
• Ensure security and prevent unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

Your newsletter data is stored securely with Loops.so, our email service provider. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell your personal data. I may share your information only in these circumstances:

Service Providers

• Loops.so: For newsletter management and email communications
• Hosting Provider: For website hosting services
• Apple (App Store) / Google (Play Store): Payment processing and subscription management is handled by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store). We do not store any payment information ourselves. Apple and Google process all payment data according to their own privacy policies.
• RevenueCat (RevenueCat Inc., San Francisco, USA): For managing in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat receives purchase information from Apple (e.g., anonymized transaction IDs) to enable premium features. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment). Data may be transferred to the USA. Standard Contractual Clauses apply (Art. 46 GDPR). For more information, visit: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy/

Legal Requirements

I may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit processing of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact me at [Your Email]. I will respond within 30 days.

Newsletter Consent

By signing up for our newsletter, you consent to receive emails about PicFoot updates and launches. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses minimal cookies and local storage for essential functionality:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

• Language Preference - Remembers your language choice (EN/DE)
• Session Storage - Temporary data for form submissions

We do not use any tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies. All cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Retention

I retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the service:

• Newsletter Data: Until you unsubscribe
• Website Analytics: 90 days (anonymized)
• Legal Records: As required by law
• Payment Information: Not stored by us (only by Apple)

Children's Privacy

PicFoot is not intended for children under 16. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe I have collected data from a child, please contact me immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Dennis Hundertmark
Email: dennis.hundertmark25@gmail.com
Address: Celler Straße 11
30900 Wedemark
Germany

International Data Transfers

Our servers are operated exclusively in Germany (Frankfurt location).

When using RevenueCat for the future app, data may be transferred to the USA. This transfer is based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

Supervisory Authority

If you're unsatisfied with my response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

The competent supervisory authority for Lower Saxony:
Die Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz Niedersachsen
Prinzenstraße 5
30159 Hannover
Germany
Website: https://lfd.niedersachsen.de