Last Updated: June 2, 2023
helpful bits GmbH ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use desinglifier (the "App"), a dating and messaging platform available on the Apple App Store.
By using the App, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Policy. If you are not at least 18 years old or do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use the App.
By using the App, you also agree to abstain from adultery, explicit content, and harassing other users. We ask all users to strive for politeness in their interactions.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use the App.
helpful bits GmbH, located at Südliche Münchner Straße 55, 82031 Grünwald, Germany, is the data controller responsible for processing your personal information in accordance with this Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@helpfulbits.com
We collect personal information from you to provide you with the best possible experience on our App. The types of information we collect include:
Account Information: When you sign up for an account, we collect your name, email address, birthdate, gender, and a password.
Profile Information: You can choose to provide additional information for your public profile, such as your interests, preferences, location, and photos.
Messaging and Interaction Data: When you interact with other users, we collect your messages and any information you choose to share.
Device and Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your device, such as the device type, operating system, browser, and IP address. We also collect information about your usage of the App, such as the pages you visit, the time and duration of your visits, and your interactions with other users.
Location Information: With your consent, we may collect your precise location information to provide location-based features in the App.
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
To perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (e.g., providing the App and its features);
To pursue our legitimate interests, such as improving and personalizing the App, analyzing usage, and preventing fraud;
To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities;
With your consent, where required by law (e.g., location information).
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To provide, maintain, and improve the App and its features;
To personalize and enhance your experience within the App;
To analyze usage and trends, and to better understand our user base;
To communicate with you about your account, updates, and promotional offers;
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions, violations of our Terms of Service, and other illegal activities;
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except under the following circumstances:
With your consent or at your direction;
With service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support;
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to the continued protection of your personal information;
If required by law or to comply with a legal process, such as a subpoena, court order, or government request;
To protect the rights, property, or safety of helpful bits GmbH, our users, or the public.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside the EEA, including the United States. We ensure that such transfers are compliant with the GDPR by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as the European Commission's standard contractual clauses or Privacy Shield certification.
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active, or as needed to provide you with the App, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
Access: You can request access to your personal information and receive a copy of the information we hold about you.
Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Restriction: You can request the restriction of processing your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you contest its accuracy or object to its processing.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and have it transferred to another data controller.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information based on our legitimate interests, unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing.
Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.
To exercise any of your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@helpfulbits.com
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do the necessary actions.
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on our App, and we encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
By continuing to use the App after any changes to this Policy, you agree to be bound by the updated Policy. If you do not agree to the updated Policy, please stop using the App.