Privacy Policy for Gingerale Apps

Last Updated: August 11, 2025

1. Who We Are

Gingerale Apps / Alexander Mayer
Registered in Heidenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Email: contact@gingeraleapps.com

We are the controller of the data processed in connection with our mobile apps and website (Art. 4(7) GDPR). We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we are not legally required to under Art. 37 GDPR.

2. What Data We Process

We process data in the following contexts:

a. Optional Account Creation

If you choose to create an account in our app, we collect and store the following personal data:

These details are used to:

Account creation is optional, and most app functionality remains available without an account.

b. App Usage without Account

When using the app without signing in, we do not collect personal data directly. However, the following third-party services may collect anonymized technical data:

PurposeProviderData Examples
Crash reportingSentry.ioDevice type, OS version, crash logs
Usage analyticsPostHogAggregated interaction patterns
Subscription mgmt.RevenueCatTransaction IDs, subscription status

We have Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) in place with all providers.

c. Subscription and Trial Data

When you subscribe to premium features via in-app purchases, we process data related to your subscription status through RevenueCat in accordance with their privacy policy. This data is collected anonymously and does not link to your email address.

We use this data to verify your subscription and grant access to premium app features. We do not store or process payment details directly; payments are handled exclusively by Apple or Google.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Art. 6 GDPR)

PurposeLegal Basis (Art. 6 GDPR)
Optional account creationConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Crash reporting (Sentry)Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Usage analytics (PostHog)Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
Subscription services (RevenueCat)Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b))
Website cookiesConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))

You may withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account or emailing us at contact@gingeraleapps.com.

4. International Data Transfers

Our third-party service providers may transfer data outside the European Union (e.g., to the US). These transfers are safeguarded using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under Art. 46 GDPR.

5. User Rights under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

To exercise these rights, please contact:
📧 contact@gingeraleapps.com

For users without an account: Please note that we do not store personal data that would allow us to identify you individually.

You may request deletion or restriction of your subscription-related data by contacting us. Please note that cancellation of subscriptions must be done through your Apple or Google account settings.

6. Cookies & Website Analytics

Mobile Apps:

We do not use cookies, advertising SDKs, or behavioral tracking in our apps.

Website:

Our website uses cookies for analytics purposes through:

We display a cookie consent banner for non-essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw consent via our cookie settings at any time.

7. Children's Privacy

Our apps are not intended for users under 16 years of age (or 13, where applicable by law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Google and Apple SDKs

We do not use advertising SDKs (e.g., AdMob, Apple Ads). However, we may use platform-native diagnostics for performance monitoring:

These services collect technical data and are subject to the privacy policies of Apple and Google.

9. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. You will be notified via the app or website when material changes occur. Continued use of our services after updates implies acceptance.

Material changes to subscription data handling will be communicated through app notifications or website updates.

10. Contact

Gingerale Apps
Heidenheim, Germany
contact@gingeraleapps.com

Third-Party Privacy Policies: