Privacy Policy for Explain to Me

Effective Date: 25 February 2024

Welcome to "Explain to Me" (the "App"), owned and operated by Benedikt Kehl-Waas ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our App. By accessing and using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

The App aims to simplify complex topics using easy language. In providing this service, we collect:

We utilize Google's Firebase as a tracking service to analyze this data, which is processed anonymously and does not link to other user data.

Personal Information: We do not collect personal information such as names, addresses, or email addresses from our users.

Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed based on:

Use of Cookies

Our App does not use cookies.

Access Permissions on Your Device

No access permissions are required to use the App on your device.

Contacting Us

For any inquiries or support requests, providing your name and contact details (email or phone number) is necessary. This information will be used solely to address your request.

Sharing of Personal Data

We adhere to strict privacy standards and do not share your personal data with third parties, unless required by law, necessary for contract execution, or based on our legitimate interests or your explicit consent.

Data Retention and Deletion

Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. We specify retention periods for different data types and ensure timely deletion post these periods.

Children's Privacy

Recognizing the potential appeal of our App to children under 13, we do not knowingly collect personal information from this age group. We take steps to exclude children under 13 from our data processing activities unless parental consent is obtained in compliance with children's privacy laws.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside of your jurisdiction, including in countries with different data protection standards. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected according to this policy and applicable law.

Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, and destruction. These include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices.

Your Rights

You have rights to access, correct, delete your data, restrict processing, receive your data in a structured format, or request transfer to another entity. Detailed instructions for exercising these rights are available upon request.

Revocation of Consent and Right to Object

You may withdraw your consent or object to data processing at any time, affecting future processing. Instructions for revocation or objection are provided for ease of use.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant changes through direct communication or via the App.

Contact Us

For questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at privacy@explaintome.app or at the following address: Benedikt Kehl-Waas, Ybbsstraße 20/46, 1020 Wien, Austria