Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is structured as follows:

1. How will my data be collected, processed and used when downloading the Spotty app?

1.1. Download the Spotty app

1.2. Installation and permissions

2. How will my data be collected, processed and used when visiting the Spotty-Domain or the Spotty-App without creating a user profile at Spotty?

3. How will my data be collected, processed and used after creating a user profile and using the Spotty-App or Spotty-Domain offer?

3.1 Obligatory information when creating the user profile

3.2 Voluntary data

3.3 Location data

3.4 IP addresses

4. Which data is used for advertising purposes and who receives data

4.1. What is the Advertiser ID and how is it used?

4.2. Use of location data

5. Which cookies, tracking providers, analysis services Spotty uses? How are social media and like buttons integrated?

5.1 Cookies and Cookie Policy

5.2 Tracking providers, analysis services

5.3 Social Media Shortcuts

5.4 Integration of Like- / Share-Buttons, Social-Plugins

5.5 Facebook Connect

6. How will data be disclosed or shared?

6.1 General information on the transfer of personal data

6.2 Categories of data recipients

7. How is data processed and used for anti-spam purposes?

8. What's the process of deleting data and creating backups?

9. What data security measures are available at Spotty?

10. Rights of the user: Consent and revocation, information, correction, cancellation, transfer

10.1 Consent and revocation

10.2 Information, correction, deletion, transfer

11. Change of privacy policy

12. Contact person for data protection

1. How will my data be collected, processed and used when the Spotty app is downloaded?

1.1 Download the Spotty App

When downloading the Spotty app, the necessary information will be sent to each Transfer App Store operator. Depending on the app store, these are, for example, the e-mail address or the customer number of the app store user of the respective app store, the time of the Downloads and an individual device code. On this data collection has the Spotty however, no influence and is not responsible. The corresponding apply Privacy Policy / Settings of the respective App Store Operator. Spotty processes the data provided by the respective App Store operator, as far as this is necessary for the download of the Spotty app on the terminal.

1.2. Installation and permissions

For technical functionality of the Spotty app and for providing the Spotty app Spotty needs different accessibility and information services. Depending on the operating system, permission to access will occur during the installation process queried individual functions and information. The access rights include under location, notifications and mobile data. Under the settings of the terminal, some of these permissions can be manually revoked become. However, it should be noted that the Spotty app without appropriate shares only limited or not at all can be used. Depending on the app version will be before or after queried the installation permissions. second How will my data when visiting the Spotty-Domain or the Spotty-App without creating of a user profile collected, processed and used by Spotty? The Spotty uses the personal data that the user communicates or which at the Use of Spotty without creating a user profile, without separate consent exclusively for the implementation of the user relationship and as correspondingly in this Privacy Policy shown. Just visiting the Spotty domain (on a so-called landing page / start page) or Spotty-App is installed without creating a user profile. Spotty collects the the following data transmitted by the user's device or browser:

• IP address
• Name of the web page visited, file, date and time of the request
• Transferred amount of data
• Browser Type and Version
• Requesting provider

As well as in addition to the mere installation of the Spotty app without registration or creation of a user profile, the following data transmitted by the user's device used:

• Push Handle (to send push messages)
• Location Data (GPS Location)
• Country Code
• Language
• Device Name
• Name of the operating system and version.

This data is for the use of the Spotty domain or installation of the Spotty app as such required or used for statistical purposes to optimize Spotty. The data are used to prevent and combat fake profiles, illegal acts and Spam and ensuring the integrity and stability of the Spotty platform and used. The location data is collected, processed and used so that the user can call the so-called Location Based Service, with which they will be offered suggestions from registration, which are tailored to the respective location. For details on using the location data, see also under the points 3.3 and 4.3. Spotty also uses cookies (see section 5.1), analytics services and tracking providers (see Point 5.2).

3. How will my data be after creating a user profile and using the offer collected, processed and used the Spotty-App or Spotty-Domain?

The Spotty uses the personal data that the user communicates or which at the Use of Spotty after creating a user profile, without separate consent exclusively for the implementation of the user relationship and as correspondingly in this Privacy Policy shown. For a full use of Spotty it is necessary for the user to create a user profile. This requires the user more provide personal data that Spotty provides for the provision of the respective service uses.

3.1 Mandatory information when creating the user profile

When creating the user profile and registration, the following information must be provided are:

• Name
• E-mail address
• Password
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Avatar

The data provided are collected, processed and used for the purpose of using Spotty. Among other things, the information provided for addressing, authentication, age verification, to personalize the profile, to display other suitable user profiles and for Advertising purposes (see also point 4).

3.2 Voluntary Data

The user can make a lot of voluntary information in his user profile. This serves in particular the function of Spotty, recommendations for other user profiles different criteria for the user to select and display within Spotty. Additional information increases the likelihood of matching user profiles to get in touch. These details are voluntary for the user and can be found in the profile below Details can be viewed or entered, changed or deleted. The specified data will be collected, processed and used by us for the purpose of using Spotty used. In addition, these data can also be processed and used for advertising purposes (see details for advertising under point 4). This voluntary information is for other logged in users within Spotty as "Public" visible, but can at any time by the user profile owner under the settings be deleted or modified within the user profile.

3.3 Location Data

Spotty's offering also includes so-called location based services, which allow the user special offers tailored to each location. This allows the user in particular other users who are in the vicinity, are displayed. To be able to offer these functions within the Spotty app, it is up to you Spotty location data using GPS of the terminal used as well as location data via nearby radio access nodes. If the location survey is active, the site will be included Permit regularly transferred to the Spotty and processed and used there. The user can do this feature in the settings of the operating system on his terminal adapt at any time, i. allow the capture of the location data or their use revoked. The location data can also be processed and used for promotional purposes (see details on Advertising under point 4).

3.4 IP Addresses

Users' IP addresses are recorded for security and auditing purposes. This should be one Abuse of the service can be prevented. The data are used to prevent and combat Fake profiles, unlawful acts and spam, as well as ensuring integrity and integrity Stability of the Spotty platform processed and used.

4. What data is used for promotional purposes and who receives data

The Spotty may switch to Spotty advertising from third parties, including on the alleged special interests of users may be customized (personalized advertising) when the user gave his consent to Spotty. The user can apply this to Spotty Consent with effect for the future under the profile settings under Revoke "Privacy / Tools" at any time. In the case of such personalized advertising, the respective third-party provider receives, for the advertisement should be switched to Spotty or by means of its services advertising of others The following data is transmitted to third parties (hereinafter referred to as the "transmission data"):

• Advertiser ID
• Profile data
• Location-based data
• Technical data about the terminal
• Data on the use of Spotty
• Ad Display Data

Submit data for the purposes listed below Recipient categories passed:

• Adserver service provider
• Tracking service operator
• Affiliate Networks
• Customer Relationship Service Provider
• Email provider
• Other Sales & Marketing Partners

When using Spotty, the consent of the user is sought in the product agrees that its data may be used for the purpose of transmission to third parties Display of personalized advertising within the Spotty app or Spotty domain used become. The user can change this consent at any time in the profile settings under " Revoke privacy / tools "with effect for the future. Furthermore, the use of Spotty in the product requires the consent of the user, that it agrees that its transmission data for the purpose of transmission to Third party to display personalized advertising on billboards outside of Spotty be used. The user can enter this consent at any time in the profile settings below Revoke "Privacy / Tools" for the future.

4.1. What is the Advertiser ID and how is it used

For tracking and advertising purposes, the Spotty app uses the so-called Advertiser ID, the so-called Advertiser ID. "Advertiser Identifier" (IDFA) of the offers of the Apple Inc. and the "Android Advertiser ID" (Advertiser ID) of Google's offers. Inc. (hereafter the "Advertiser ID (s)"). These advertiser IDs are unique but not permanent identifiers for a specific terminal, each by iOS as an offer of Apple Inc. or by Android as Offer provided by Google Inc. Unlike the Vendor Advertiser ID (this is generated by new operating systems and is only identical for the apps of a provider) the advertiser ID provided is also identical to the advertiser ID used when using Apps from other companies will be transferred to them. The Advertiser ID will be used to personalize with the user's consent To display advertisements within online offers and to evaluate these advertisements. If the user on an Apple device in the iOS settings under "Privacy" - "Advertising" the option "no ad-tracking" is activated or on an Android device under "Google Settings" (or "Settings" and in it "Google"), then "Ads" and If you click on the button "Deactivate interest-related advertisements", the Spotty can only Take the following measures: Measure interaction with banners by counting the number of banners Displaying a banner without a click on it ("frequency capping"), click-through rate, detection unique user ("unique user") as well as security, anti-fraud and anti-fraud Troubleshooting. The Advertiser ID is also used for tracking purposes for Spotty. This is how a user becomes who makes a registration on Spotty after having previously been on a different domain or Another app clicked on an ad for Spotty, also based on the Advertiser ID identified. The advertiser receives for this tracked user after completed Registration fee. The user can always clear the IDFA or Advertiser ID in the device settings ("Reset Ad-ID"), then a new IDFA or a new Advertiser-ID will be created. When using Spotty, the consent of the user is sought in the product agrees that the Advertiser ID is for the purpose of displaying personalized Advertising within the Spotty app or Spotty domain is used by Spotty. Of the Users can revoke this consent at any time by going to the profile settings below the point "Privacy / Tools" contradicts the display of personal advertising. More information and the privacy policy of Apple Inc. can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ More information and the privacy policy of Google Inc. can be found here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies / privacy /

4.2. Use of location data

In addition to the collection of location data via GPS location (see point 3.3) to fulfill the Location Based Services collects and uses Spotty's location data to the user The data thus obtained on him locally and factually appropriate promotional offers within To suggest Spotty. When using Spotty, the consent of the user is sought in the product agrees that its location-related data for the purpose of transmission to Third party to display personalized ads within the Spotty app or Spotty domain is used. The user may request this consent at any time in the Undo profile settings under "Privacy / Tools" with effect for the future.

5. Which cookies, tracking providers, analysis services Spotty uses? How are social media and Like buttons included?

5.1 Cookies and Cookie Policy

In order to be able to use the Spotty domain as comfortably as possible, we rely on the Spotty domain Cookies. Cookies are small text files stored locally in the cache Internet browser (so-called session cookies) or on the hard disk of the mobile used Terminal or the computer (so-called permanent cookies) are stored. The Browser settings can be chosen so that cookies are rejected or before setting the Cookies are pointed to this. By setting cookies are the users assigned pseudonymized IDs. There are no programs on the used by cookies User's terminal running or even viruses transmitted. Session cookies will be available after the end of Browser session deleted from cache. Spotty also uses cookies to increase the security of the Spotty domain. For example, to authenticate the user during a session to avoid Cross-site scripting or suppression of phishing and fraudulent acts, such as Scamming. Furthermore set tracking providers / analysis services (see also the comments under point

5.2 Use for the use of tracking providers / analysis services) on behalf of the Spotty cookies on the user's device to record the usage data. This is what it is such data that may be collected while the user is B. on the pages moves the Spotty domain or clicks on advertisements. These cookies are used to display targeted advertising, optimize reports on advertising campaigns, and avoid that identical advertising is displayed multiple times.

Users can influence the use of cookies. Most browsers have a setting option that limits the storage of cookies or completely is prevented. However, we point out that the use and in particular the Usage of Spotty may be restricted without the use of cookies.

5.2 Tracking Providers, Analysis Services

In order to optimize the services of Spotty and to be able to offer them in the best possible way, von Spotty analyzes of visitor behavior performed. For this purpose, the Spotty Analysis method used to analyze visits to the Spotty domain or Spotty app can be. Furthermore, third-party tracking tools are used, through which the Range of different advertising campaigns and marketing actions can be analyzed. When using third-party tools, personal data may also be transmitted. Purpose of the data processing is besides the troubleshooting above all the optimization of Spottyim In view of the needs of users. Also receives the Spotty over the Webanalyse-Verfahren Key figures about the number of visitors and their temporal distribution, about popular content as well as the length of stay of users. It can be reconstructed if necessary whether a user profile was created based on an ad campaign. The data becomes the Prevention and control of fake profiles, unlawful acts and spam and the Ensuring the security of the Spotty platform processed and used. To carry out In the analysis, user data is transmitted to various third-party providers.

Sentry

The Spotty app uses the Sentry which delivers the Spotty real-time evaluations of system crashes and thus facilitates maintenance and Improvement of the Spotty app. There will be a user ID, the clicks and technical device data for Analysis of the error transmitted. For more information about privacy at Sentry, see their privacy policy find: https://sentry.io/privacy/

Google Analytics

Spotty uses "Google Analytics," an offer from Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter "Google"), which Spotty points out hints that when using Spotty Google Analytics to the IP Masking feature "_ gat._anonymizeIp" has been enhanced to allow for anonymous capture of IP addresses. Please note the following information about the use of Google Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies that are stored on the device and that provide an analysis of the Allow use of Spotty. The information generated by the cookie about your Use of Spotty are usually transmitted to a Google server in the US and stored there. However, by enabling IP anonymization, Google's IP address will become within the Member States of the European Union or in other Contracting States of the Agreement on the European Economic Area previously shortened. On behalf of Spotty Google uses this information to evaluate the use of our service for reports about activities and other related services to the operator.

5.3 Social Media Links

On the Spotty domain can be links to the accounts of Spotty in the social Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Google+ networks are included. After this By clicking on the integrated graphic, the user is taken to the page of the respective provider of Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook or Google+, i. only User information is transmitted to the respective provider. If the user is logged into his user profile in the corresponding social network, After activation of the button an assignment with the visit of Spotty takes place. If the user does not collect data about the Spotty domain through the social networks wishes, he should log out accordingly before visiting the Spotty domain. However, if you activate the corresponding button per click anyway at each Calling Spotty Cookie (s) with an identifier set. Therefore, you can use this feature to Data can be collected and a profile created, which may be on a single person is due. If the user does not want this, he can use the appropriate link Deactivate within the Spotty Domain by clicking. The user can also use his browser like that that the acceptance of cookies is generally excluded; we point to it In this case, the functionality of Spotty may be limited. Information on the handling of personal data when using this website is the respective privacy policy of the provider.

Facebook

The Facebook Privacy Policy (operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA) are under https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ to find.

Twitter

Twitter's Privacy Policy (operated by Twitter Inc., 795 Flom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA) are under https://twitter.com/privacy to find.

Instagram

Instagram Privacy Policy (powered by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA) are under https://www.instagram.com or https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388 to find.

5.4 Include Like- / Share-Buttons, Social-Plugins

Furthermore, on the Spotty-Domain social plugins of social networks Facebook (operated from Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. CA 94304, USA) initially inactive integrated. By clicking on "Like us on Facebook, the respective social plugin of Facebook will be activated and only then may user information be transmitted to the provider of Facebook. With a another click, the user then like the account of Spotty or follow and is from informed the service about activities of the account of Spotty on Facebook. The Spotty has no influence on the collection, processing and use of data of the respective Networks. If the user does not collect data about the Spotty domain through the social networks wishes, he should log out accordingly before visiting the Spotty domain. However, if you activate the corresponding button per click anyway at each Calling Spotty Cookie (s) with an identifier set. Therefore, you can use this feature to Data can be collected and a profile created, which may be on a single person is due. If the user does not want this, he can use the appropriate link disable within the Spotty domain by clicking. The user can also use his browser like that that the acceptance of cookies is generally excluded; we point to it In this case, the functionality of Spotty may be limited.

Facebook

The SpottyDomain uses the Social Plugin for the social network on facebook.com from the Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. Facebook's privacy policy is under https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ to find.

5.5 Facebook Connect

The Spotty offers the user the opportunity to connect for Spotty with Facebook to register. To register, the user is on the page of Facebook (operated by Facebook Inc., 1601 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA), where he deals with his User data logs in, if he is not already logged in. By clicking the user will be then linked the respective Facebook profile and the user profile at Spotty. By Spotty automatically receives the link from Facebook, the data of the user in the form the email address and other data within the public Facebook profile of the user. The public Facebook profile contains data that the user uses on Facebook has made accessible. Typically, the public Facebook profile includes the following data: Name, profile picture, gender, language, country, age range, Facebook ID, friends, likes and Relationship status. Spotty uses the e-mail address provided by Facebook for this data Facebook ID, profile picture, likes, places and birthday. This information will be for the User profile used. Learn more about Facebook Connect and the Privacy settings are the privacy policy and terms of use of Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php to be taken.

6. How will data be disclosed or shared

Spotty does not transfer personal data of the users to third parties, unless it is the consent of the user, the transmission is required by law or legally permissible.

6.1 General notes on the transfer of personal data

User data and other data Spotty may disclose customer data to the following third parties for the execution of the contract:

• External service providers and agents. Spotty can be external companies or persons with commission the processing of customer data.
• Affiliated companies. Spotty can affiliate with the processing of Commission customer data.
• Other disclosures

Spotty may disclose or disclose customer information as follows:

• As part of changes to the business structure. In connection with mergers, acquisitions, Insolvency proceedings, liquidation proceedings, restructuring measures, disposals of a Part or all of Spotty's asset_cdns, financings, acquisitions of part or our entire business, similar transactions or procedures or steps in Consideration of such activities (eg due diligence).
• Within the law. For compliance with legal requirements or regulatory requirements and in response to lawful requests, court orders and Legal process.
• As part of the enforcement of the rights of Spotty, to prevent fraud and to Ensuring safety. To protect and defend the rights, property or. the security of Spotty or third parties, including the enforcement of contracts and Guidelines, as well as in connection with the investigation and prevention of fraud.

Spotty may use aggregated or personally identifiable information for any purpose use. Spotty can z. B. aggregated or adjusted to personal characteristics data Spotty by partners or others for business or analytical purposes published how many messages about Spotty will ship in one day.

6.2 Categories of Data Receivers

Spotty currently uses external data processors for the following services:

• Infrastructure Services (e.g., Digitalocean)
• Customer Support Services (such as Zendesk)
• Services for sending e-mail notifications (e.g., aws ses)
• Analysis and Tracking Services (see point 5.2)
• Advertising and distribution partners (see point 4.1)
• Depending on the type of services provided, Spotty can also be affiliated Company as a data processor for the provision of some or all of the customer to consult the services provided.

7. How is data processed and used for anti-spam purposes?

To combat spam (foreign advertising), unlawful acts (fraud, extortion, Prostitution etc.), personal data will be used as follows:

• IP and email addresses are used to detect spam and illegal activity stored while the user is active.
• Messages are automatically checked for keywords, but not for that purpose saved.
• Personal information such as gender, age and location becomes active users stored and in combination with other, non-personal information for the detection of Abnormalities used.
• Already used telephone numbers are used to verify suspicious profiles via SMS stored, but can not be associated with the verified user.

8. What's the process of deleting data and making backups?

By deleting the user profile (Attention: Not by deleting the Spotty app!) or notification to us, all collected data of the user will be deleted. From that Excepted are data that are required by law or to fulfill the contract must be kept. In addition, the user can at any time the deletion of make individual data in the profile itself or with us via a notification apply. A deletion from the productive databases and thus from the surface of Spotty takes place immediately; until there is a deletion from all server layers, cache stores and However, this can take up to 14 days to backup data from Spotty take. Spotty reserves the right to check profile files against deletion and If necessary, if the use profiles are based on certain facts of the There is a suspicion that these Spotty use law or treaty contrary. This is for protection the user of the offers of Spotty. Regardless of deletion of the data triggered by user deletion, delete Spotty historical data that is no longer needed to fulfill the contract (e.g. historical location data and IP data) automated at regular intervals. Spotty creates so-called backups for backup of data, each after 14 days be overwritten and thus permanently deleted. As far as these backups Contain log files, these will also be deleted. In the case of the complete deletion of a User profiles, the log files are also deleted.

10. Rights of the user: consent and revocation, information, correction, deletion, Transfer

10.1 Consent and Withdrawal

By registering with Spotty, the user agrees that his personal Data collected, stored and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and in accordance with the Terms are processed. This consent must be the user when creating the user profile Explain explicitly. This consent will be as well as the entire process of creating the User profile of Spotty logged. Consent can be revoked by the user at any time with effect for the future. This can by deleting the user profile (not the Spotty app) at the specified places in the Spotty app or Spotty domain within the user profile or by e-mail: [email protected]

10.2 Information, correction, deletion, transmission

The user has the right to free information about the personal data stored by him and, where appropriate, a right of rectification and / or deletion or transmission of this data. The user can do this, e.g. by e-mail to [email protected]

11. Change of privacy policy

Spotty will update this privacy policy if necessary. The use of User data is subject to the current version, which is under https://joinspotty.com/terms can be retrieved. In case of a change of this explanation over an insignificant Range (for example, changing permissions, new features, a new contact, etc.), the user will be sent by e-mail to the e-mail address linked to the user profile notified. If the user continues to be Spotty upon entry into force of these changes accesses and uses these, the user agrees, legally to the revised Privacy Policy to be bound.

12. Contact for Privacy Policy

For questions about the collection, processing or use of personal data, for information, Corrections, blocking or deletion of data as well as revocation of granted consent the user - if applicable - his user profile (not the Spotty app), delete or on the specified places in the Spotty app or Spotty domain within the user profile change or contact us by e-mail: [email protected]