Privacy Policy for PinPoints

Last updated: January 2025

1. Data Controller

The data controller for data processing is:

Dennis Donner
Email: app-support@donner.io
Website: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/pin-points-distance-calculator/id917206861?l=en-GB

2. Data Collection and Purpose of Processing

2.1 Optional Account Data

Data Collected: Email address, encrypted password, username (optional)

Purpose: Optional account creation for advanced features

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance)

2.2 Location Data

Data Collected: GPS coordinates, trip waypoints, route data, location accuracy information

Purpose: Core functionality - calculating distances, saving trip routes, providing navigation between points

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance)

Storage: Location data is primarily stored locally on your device

2.3 Mobile Device Data

Data Collected: Device ID, operating system and version, app version, device type, screen resolution, language and timezone settings

Purpose: App optimization for different devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro), bug fixing, security

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)

2.4 App Usage Data

Data Collected: App usage statistics, feature usage, crash reports, performance data, distance calculation patterns

Purpose: Improvement of app functionality, bug fixing, user experience enhancement, route calculation optimization

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)

2.5 Trip Photos

Data Collected: Photos of trip locations and points of interest for visual reference

Purpose: Visual reminders of trip locations and waypoints

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance)

Storage: Photos are stored locally on your device and can be deleted at any time

3. Third-Party Services Used

3.1 Apple Maps

Provider: Apple Inc., USA

Purpose: Map display, route calculation, distance measurement

Data Transfer: Location data is processed by Apple according to their privacy policy

More Information: Apple Privacy Policy

3.2 Google Maps (Optional)

Provider: Google LLC, USA

Purpose: Alternative map service for route calculation and distance measurement

Data Transfer: EU-US Data Privacy Framework

More Information: Google Privacy Policy

4. Data Transfer and Security

All data transfers are encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. Your passwords are hashed and cannot be viewed in plain text. We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.

5. Data Retention

• Account Data: Until deletion of your account (if created)
• Location Data: Stored locally on device until manually deleted
• Trip Photos: Stored locally on device until manually deleted
• Usage Data: 24 months
• Log Files: 6 months

6. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You can request information about the data stored about you at any time.

6.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You can request the correction of incorrect data.

6.3 Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

You can request the deletion of your data, provided there are no legal retention obligations.

6.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You can request the restriction of processing of your data.

6.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You can object to the processing of your data if it is based on legitimate interests.

7. Push Notifications

The App may send push notifications for trip reminders and location alerts. You can disable these in the app settings at any time. Notifications are sent via Apple Push Notification service.

8. Data Deletion and Account Deactivation

You can delete your trip data and photos directly in the app at any time. If you created an account, you can delete it in the app settings. This will irreversibly delete all your personal data. Anonymized statistical data may be retained for analysis purposes.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. We will inform you about significant changes via email or through the app.

10. Contact and Complaints

For questions about data protection or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: app-support@donner.io
Subject: Privacy PinPoints

You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority regarding the processing of your data.

11. Minors

The App is not directed at persons under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors under 16 years of age.

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