Privacy Notice

General information

Thank you very much for using application software published by USM, along with the potential services related to that software. The Privacy Policy terms stated below describe what data is collected during the use of some of our applications.

We appreciate your confidence. We always employ extreme diligence to implement the highest security standards that ensure your personal data are protected from any unauthorized access.

Terms of Use

United Soft Media Verlag GmbH – hereinafter referred to as "USM" – grants you the single, non-exclusive right to use the software on your individual device for your personal use only.

The term "software" comprises the complete application, along with all its individual elements, in particular the program itself, and other contents such as texts, images, information, or similar elements, as well as any updates provided by USM.

Warranty

We herewith inform you that – based on the current technical conditions – we produce software that aims for running error-free in the greatest possible configurations and applications. Thus, we warranty the software that is used according to the description of the product, in its intended purpose, in its up-to-date version on the designated device for the market purpose.

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The application does not contain any promotion or advertisements which are not related to the brand "Mindlock".

Privacy Notice

1. Data protection at a glance

General information

The following information provides a simple overview about what happens with your personal data when using our App. We have minimized the collection of data. Personal data are all data that may identify you. For detailed information on the topic of data protection, please read our Privacy Notice below.

How we collect your data

Data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you use our App. Such data include, for example, technical data (e.g. IP address or the time the page was accessed). These data are collected automatically as soon as you use our App.

How we use your data

We collect data to ensure that the contents of the App, as well as the operation, maintenance and optimization of the associated online platforms and the App, are provided flawlessly.

Your rights regarding your personal data

You have the right to receive information about the origin, the recipients and the purpose of your personal data stored with us. This information may be requested at any time and free of charge. Furthermore, you have the right to request rectification, blocking or erasure of these data. If you would like to exercise any of the aforementioned rights or have any further questions concerning the topic of data protection, you may always get in touch with us using the address stated in the Legal Notice. Moreover, you are entitled to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

2. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

This Privacy Notice applies to the "Mindlock – The Apartment" mobile App for PC, Mac, iOS and Android (hereinafter referred to as "App"). It explains the method, purpose and scope of the data collection in connection with the use of the App. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential as well as in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Notice.

Different personal data are collected when you use this App. Personal data are data that may identify you. The present Privacy Notice contains explanations on the data we collect and why we use them. Furthermore, it explains the purpose of this collection.

We point out that online data transmission can be subject to security loopholes. It is not possible to fully protect your data from being accessed by third parties.

Information regarding the party responsible

The party responsible for data protection is

United Soft Media Verlag GmbH

Thomas-Wimmer-Ring 11 80539 Munich Germany

Tel.: +49 / 89 / 290 88 175 Fax: +49 / 89 / 290 88 160 Email: info@usm.de

("USM" or "we") and those companies affiliated with USM that obtained your consent to using your personal data.

The party responsible for data protection is the natural person or legal entity that decides, either solely or jointly with others, upon the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g. names, email addresses or the like).

Right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of any infringements of the data protection regulations, the data subject has the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The supervisory authority responsible for issues concerning data protection matters is the Federal Data Protection Officer of the federal state in which our company has its registered office. A list of all Data Protection Officers and their contact details is available at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

3. Data Protection Officer

Mandatory appointment of a Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer for our company.

Fabian Henkel Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH) Kantstraße 14 71277 Rutesheim

Tel.: +49(0)71632744172 Email: info(at)externer-datenschutzbeauftragter-stuttgart.de

4. Data collection in connection with the use of the App

In connection with the use of the App, personal data are collected primarily in the following manner:

  • Your data are collected automatically by our systems or the service providers commissioned by us, e.g. analysis data for usage statistics or debugging.
  • Your data are collected due to the permissions required by this App and granted to us.

    • 4.1 Data collected automatically by our systems or the service providers commissioned by us

    • Usage data for using the App
    • Unique device IDs (e.g. IDFV for iOS devices and Android ID for Android devices)
    • IP address, country of installation (from the IP address) and language
    • Device manufacturer, type of design pattern (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows etc.) and operating system
    • Application or bundle ID ("App ID") of the product installed
    • Unique advertising IDs for iOS and Android devices (e.g. IDFA or Android Ad ID)
    • Downloaded contents / packages with assignment of IP addresses

      • IP addresses will be stored for 6 months and then deleted. Usage data will be stored for a longer period of time when available in an aggregated and anonymized form. The collection of these data occurs for the purposes of operating and optimizing the App and on the basis of Art. 6 Sec. 1 lit. f GDPR, which permits the processing of data when necessary for the fulfillment of a contract or precontractual measures and the purposes of legitimate interests.

    4.1.1 Apple AppAnalytics (for iOS devices)

    App Analytics is an analysis service provided by Apple Inc. (Apple Inc., Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA). We use App Analytics, an analysis service provided by Apple. This service is used to analyze mobile apps in an anonymized form. It may collect various statistical data on the use of the App. https://developer.apple.com/app-store/app-analytics/

    The service collects statistical, anonymous data on the use (e.g. duration and frequency of use) and performance of the App (e.g. error analysis) as well as for the purpose of user acquisition (e.g. affiliate programs). Apple Inc., Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA

    The user behavior is analyzed on the basis of Art. 6 Sec. 1 lit f GDPR. The party responsible has a legitimate interest in analyzing the user behavior for the purpose of optimizing their offer.

    4.1.2 Google Play Developer Console Statistics (for Android devices)

    Google Play Developer Console is an analysis service provided by Google (Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA).

    Google Play Developer Console is an analysis service provided by Google Inc. („Google“). Google uses the collected data to track and analyze how the app is used, to create reports on your activities and to use these along with other Google services. The service uses statistical, anonymous data on the use (e.g. duration and frequency of use) and performance of the App (e.g. crash logs for error analysis) as well as device data. The user behavior is analyzed on the basis of Art. 6 Sec. 1 lit f GDPR. The party responsible has a legitimate interest in analyzing the user behavior for the purpose of optimizing their offer.

    4.2 Data collected due to the permissions required by this App and granted to us

    To provide our services via the App, we need the permissions listed below. These allow us to access certain functions of your device. We cannot access these data unless you have given your explicit consent (opt-in). You may grant these permissions in the course of installation. Thus, these data are processed exclusively on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 Sec. 1 lit. a GDPR).

    Access to your storage

    Reason: The contents you selected in the App will be saved on your device, which is why the App requires access to your media storage. It is not possible to access the media storage of your device unless you have given your consent. Thus, the access occurs on the basis of your consent (Art. 6 Sec. 1 lit. a GDPR).

    Access to Wi-Fi

    By installing the app, you agree that the app may access your Wi-Fi / mobile web connection. Reason: The contents you selected in the app will be downloaded using your Wi-Fi / mobile web connection (if available). The operator has a legitimate interest in ensuring the error-free functioning of their app and the availability of supplementary contents.

    Please note that the Wi-Fi / mobile web access permission cannot be revoked separately. You may always revoke this consent by uninstalling the app.

    This consent may be revoked at any time by uninstalling the App.

    How to revoke your permission when using Android: Please uninstall the App for this purpose.

    How to revoke your permission when using iOS: Please uninstall the App for this purpose.

    Updated in September 2024