Privacy Policy for Patches

Last Updated: October 19, 2024

Developer Information

Patches is developed and operated by Sascha Gordner, an independent developer based in Germany.

Introduction

This privacy policy explains how your information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when using the Patches mobile application ("the app").

Consent

By downloading, installing, or using Patches, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with this privacy policy, please do not use the app.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions where consent is required by law, you will be asked to provide explicit consent for the collection and use of certain types of information. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting your@email.com.

Information Collection

Personal Information

Personal information refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual, either alone or in combination with other information. In the context of Patches, personal information includes:

The following information is collected when provided directly:

  • Email address and authentication information for account creation and management
  • Full names (if provided as the user name)
  • Friend connections and relationships within the app
  • Message text sent and received through the app

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (such as device ID, operating system version)
  • App usage statistics and interaction data
  • Error logs and crash reports

Use of Information

  • Providing and maintaining the service
  • Enabling friend connections and message sharing
  • Displaying messages through home screen widgets and within the app
  • Improving and optimizing the application
  • Responding to inquiries and providing support
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
  • Complying with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Firebase Services

The app uses various Firebase services provided by Google for core functionality. These services include Firebase Authentication, Firebase Cloud Functions, Firebase Storage, and Firebase Firestore. For more information about how Firebase processes your data, please review Firebase's Privacy Policy.

RevenueCat

The app uses RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases. RevenueCat collects and processes payment-related information according to their privacy policy. For more information, please review RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.

Data Storage and Transfer

Your information may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country where the service providers maintain facilities. By using Patches, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than your country.

User Rights and Choices

Under GDPR and CCPA, the following rights regarding personal information are available:

  • Right to access personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note that personal information is never sold)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact mail@saschagordner.de.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to provide the services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. When the information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized. This will usually happen when users delete their account.

Children's Privacy

Patches is not intended for children under 13 years of age. Personal information is not knowingly collected from children under 13.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, such as encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

International Data Processing

Data Transfers

Personal information may be processed in countries where the app's users, the developer, or service providers (Firebase and RevenueCat) are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. When information is transferred internationally:

  • Standard contractual clauses and other appropriate safeguards are used to protect data transfers
  • Information is only transferred to countries that provide adequate data protection, or under circumstances that ensure appropriate security measures

Regional Privacy Rights

European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom

Users in these regions have rights under the GDPR and UK GDPR, including:

  • Access, correction, and deletion of personal information
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • Lodging a complaint with their local data protection authority

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • The right to delete personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising their CCPA rights

Other Regions

Australia: Users covered by the Privacy Act 1988 have rights under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Canada: Users protected by PIPEDA have rights regarding their personal information.

Brazil: Users covered by the LGPD have similar rights to those provided under the GDPR.

Additional Privacy Considerations

Third-Party Links

The app may contain links to third-party websites or services. This privacy policy applies only to Patches. Users are encouraged to read the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or the app's practices, please contact: