Privacy Policy

Information about the collection and processing of personal data

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 31, 2025

Version: 1.0

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Data Controller

3. Personal Data We Collect

4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

5. Blockchain and Immutability

6. Recipients and Data Sharing

7. International Data Transfers

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

9. Data Retention

10. Your Rights

11. Right to Lodge a Complaint

12. Security Measures

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

14. Contact

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Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) application and website.

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

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Data Controller

The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

MüritzPhone

Hohe Straße 2

17207 Röbel/Müritz

Germany

Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com

Phone: 039931 148019

Owner: Max Brych

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Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

Wallet Address (Public Key):

  • Your Ethereum/Base wallet address is collected when you connect your wallet to our application
  • Important: Wallet addresses are considered personal data under GDPR, even though they are pseudonymous
  • Governance Data:

  • Participation in DAO votes
  • Proposal creation
  • NFT ownership (HomeTownVotingNFT)
  • Optional Profile Data:

  • Display name
  • Email address (if you subscribe to updates)
  • Profile picture
  • 3.2 Automatically Collected Data

    Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type and model
  • Screen resolution
  • Language settings
  • Time zone
  • Usage Data:

  • Pages visited
  • Interactions with smart contracts
  • Application usage patterns
  • Session duration
  • Referring URL
  • Blockchain Data:

  • Wallet address (public key)
  • Transaction history with our smart contracts
  • NFT ownership and transfers
  • Participation in governance votes
  • Smart contract interactions
  • Transaction hashes
  • 3.3 Location Data (Mobile App)

    Precise Location Data:

  • GPS coordinates (when you grant location permission)
  • Used for map features and location-based content
  • Only collected when actively using the feature
  • Approximate Location Data:

  • City or region-based location information
  • Derived from IP address
  • For weather data and regional context
  • Google Maps Data:

  • Map interactions
  • Searched places
  • Route queries
  • 3.4 Weather Data

  • Location requests for weather information
  • Request timestamps
  • Weather preferences
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    We only process your personal data for specified purposes and based on a lawful legal basis pursuant to Art. 6(1) GDPR:

    4.1 DAO Governance and Contract Performance

    Purpose: Enable participation in DAO governance (voting, proposals, NFT management)

    Processed Data: Wallet address, voting data, NFT ownership, smart contract interactions

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

  • Processing is necessary to enable your participation in the DAO
  • Additionally: Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR (explicit consent)

  • Voting may reveal political opinions (special category of personal data)
  • We use MACI (Minimal Anti-Collusion Infrastructure) for encrypted voting
  • Only the fact of your participation is public, your voting choice remains private
  • 4.2 Blockchain Storage

    Purpose: Immutable recording of DAO transactions and governance activities

    Processed Data: Wallet address, voting participation (not voting choice), NFT transactions

    Legal Basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) - You expressly consent to permanent storage on the blockchain
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) - Technically necessary for DAO operation
  • Important Notice: Blockchain data cannot be deleted due to technical immutability (see Section 5)

    4.3 Location-Based Services

    Purpose: Provision of maps, weather information, and location-related community content

    Processed Data: GPS coordinates, location preferences, map interactions

    Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

  • You expressly consent when you grant location permissions
  • You can revoke consent at any time in device settings
  • 4.4 Analytics and Service Improvement

    Purpose: Improve user experience, fix bugs, optimize performance

    Processed Data: IP address, usage patterns, technical data, device information

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

  • Our legitimate interest: Improve our services, ensure functionality
  • Your interests: We use pseudonymized data and no behavioral advertising
  • Alternatively: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

  • When you accept analytics cookies
  • 4.5 Security and Fraud Prevention

    Purpose: Protection against abuse, fraud, security breaches

    Processed Data: IP address, transaction patterns, access logs

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

  • Our legitimate interest: Platform security and protection of all users
  • Necessary to prevent abuse and comply with legal obligations
  • 4.6 Communication and Support

    Purpose: Send important updates, notifications, respond to inquiries

    Processed Data: Email address, communication history

    Legal Basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) - for newsletters and marketing
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) - for essential service updates
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    Blockchain and Immutability

    5.1 Permanent Data Storage

    Important Information: When you interact with our DAO, certain data is permanently stored on the public [Base/Ethereum] blockchain:

    Data Stored on the Blockchain:

  • Your wallet address (public key)
  • NFT ownership and transfers
  • Participation in governance votes (not your voting choice)
  • Proposal creation
  • Smart contract interactions
  • Transaction hashes
  • Characteristics of Blockchain Data:

  • Publicly accessible via blockchain explorers
  • Globally retrievable
  • Permanent and immutable
  • Cannot be deleted or modified
  • Remains on the blockchain indefinitely
  • 5.2 Private Voting with MACI

    We use MACI (Minimal Anti-Collusion Infrastructure) for privacy-friendly voting:

    How MACI Protects Your Privacy:

  • Your voting choice is encrypted before being transmitted to the blockchain
  • Only the coordinator can decrypt votes to calculate results
  • Results are verified using zero-knowledge proofs
  • Your specific voting choice is never publicly revealed
  • Only the fact that you voted is visible via your wallet address
  • Benefits:

  • Prevents vote buying and coercion
  • Protects political opinions (special category of personal data)
  • Enables verifiable but private voting
  • 5.3 On-Chain vs. Off-Chain Data Storage

    On-Chain (Blockchain):

  • Immutable and permanent
  • Publicly accessible
  • Cannot be deleted
  • Minimal: Only wallet addresses and encrypted votes
  • Off-Chain (Supabase Database):

  • Modifiable and deletable
  • Private and access-controlled
  • GDPR-compliant deletion possible
  • Contains: Profile information, email addresses, preferences
  • 5.4 Your Consent

    Before Your First Blockchain Interaction:

    You will be expressly informed and must consent that:

    1. Your wallet address will be permanently stored on the blockchain

    2. This data is publicly accessible

    3. This data cannot be deleted

    4. Voting may reveal political opinions (but MACI protects your voting choice)

    You cannot proceed without providing this express consent.

    5.5 Limitations on the Right to Erasure

    Important: Due to the technical immutability of the blockchain, we cannot fully fulfill the following rights:

    Limited Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR):

  • We can delete off-chain data (profile, email)
  • We CANNOT delete blockchain data (wallet address, transactions)
  • This is a technical limitation, not a legal exception
  • We inform you transparently about this before first use
  • Limited Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR):

  • Blockchain data cannot be corrected
  • Corrections can be added as new transactions, but old data remains visible
  • Legal Exceptions:

  • Art. 17(3)(e) GDPR: Archiving purposes in the public interest
  • The blockchain serves as a public, decentralized archive for governance
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    Recipients and Data Sharing

    We only share your personal data with the following recipients:

    6.1 Infrastructure Service Providers

    Supabase Inc. (Database and Backend)

    Location: Singapore (headquarters), Data Processing: Germany (Frankfurt, eu-central-1)

    Purpose: Database, authentication, file storage, real-time functionality

    Processed Data:

  • Account information (email, authentication credentials)
  • Profile information
  • Session information
  • Content you upload
  • Legal Basis: Art. 28 GDPR (data processing agreement)

  • We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Supabase
  • Includes EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Data Storage Location: EU (Frankfurt, Germany)

  • All your data remains in the EU
  • NOT transferred to third countries (for Supabase services)
  • Security:

  • SOC 2 Type 2 certified
  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • TLS encryption in transit
  • Daily encrypted backups
  • Sub-processors:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Cloud hosting (EU Frankfurt)
  • Stripe - Payment processing (if applicable)
  • More at: https://supabase.com/privacy
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    Vercel Inc. (Hosting and Infrastructure)

    Location: USA (440 N Barranca Ave #4133, Covina, CA 91723)

    Purpose: Website hosting, serverless functions, edge network, deployments

    Processed Data:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser information
  • Request data and server logs
  • Performance metrics
  • Legal Basis: Art. 28 GDPR (data processing agreement)

  • Data Processing Agreement (DPA) executed
  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfers
  • Data Storage Location: Primarily USA, global edge network

  • Data may be processed worldwide
  • Protected by EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)
  • Security:

  • ISO 27001:2022 certified
  • SOC 2 Type 2 attested
  • TLS encryption
  • DDoS protection
  • Log Retention:

  • Hobby Plan: 1 hour
  • Pro Plan: 1 day
  • Configurable depending on plan
  • Sub-processors:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Full list: https://security.vercel.com/
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    thirdweb Inc. (Web3 Infrastructure)

    Location: USA

    Purpose: Wallet connection, blockchain interactions, smart contract calls, analytics

    Processed Data:

  • Wallet addresses
  • Transaction data
  • Smart contract interactions
  • IP addresses
  • Device information
  • Usage analytics (via Client ID)
  • Legal Basis: Art. 28 GDPR (data processing agreement) and Art. 6(1)(b) (contract performance)

    Data Storage Location: USA

    International Transfer:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • thirdweb GDPR/CCPA compliance
  • Data Deletion: Customer data deleted upon request:

  • GDPR: 30 days
  • CCPA: 45 days
  • Security:

  • TLS encryption
  • AES-256 encryption for backups
  • Private keys are NEVER stored or transmitted
  • Privacy Policy: https://thirdweb.com/privacy

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    6.2 Map Services

    Google LLC (Google Maps Platform)

    Location: USA (Mountain View, California)

    Purpose: Map display, location search, route planning, geolocation

    Processed Data:

  • IP addresses
  • Location data (when you grant permission)
  • Device and browser information
  • Map interactions
  • Unique identifiers (API key)
  • Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

  • Google Maps is only loaded after your express consent
  • You can revoke consent at any time
  • Data Storage Location: Worldwide (Google data centers, including USA)

    International Transfer:

  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework (Google is certified)
  • Google Cloud Data Processing Addendum (CDPA) with SCCs
  • Cookies: Google Maps uses cookies:

  • NID cookie: User settings, connection to Google network
  • More information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
  • You Have Control:

  • You can disable Google Maps in settings
  • The app will continue to function without map features
  • Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

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    6.3 Weather Services

    Google Cloud Weather API

    Location: USA (Google LLC, Mountain View, California)

    Purpose: Provision of weather information based on your location

    Processed Data:

  • Location coordinates or city name
  • IP address
  • Request timestamps
  • Device information
  • Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

    International Transfer:

  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework (Google is certified)
  • Google Cloud Data Processing Addendum (CDPA) with SCCs
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

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    6.4 Mobile App Services (Expo)

    Expo (630 Network, Inc.)

    Location: USA

    Purpose: Mobile app development platform, OTA updates, push notifications (if used), error reports

    Processed Data:

  • Minimal data: Device installation IDs (randomly generated, no unique device identifiers)
  • Push tokens (only if you enable push notifications)
  • EAS update requests (do NOT contain unique device identifiers)
  • Expo's Privacy-First Approach:

  • Collects only minimal data
  • No end-user tracking without your implementation
  • GDPR/CCPA compliant
  • Legal Basis: Art. 28 GDPR (data processing agreement)

    Data Storage Location: USA

    Sub-processors (Expo):

  • Amazon AWS (cloud infrastructure)
  • Google (cloud infrastructure)
  • Cloudflare (CDN)
  • Full list: https://expo.dev/privacy/subprocessors
  • Privacy Policy: https://expo.dev/privacy

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    6.5 Blockchain Network

    Public Blockchain (Base/Ethereum)

    Type: Decentralized network with thousands of independent nodes worldwide

    Processed Data:

  • All on-chain transactions
  • Wallet addresses
  • Smart contract interactions
  • Publicly accessible data
  • Important:

  • We have NO control over the blockchain network
  • Data is public and immutable
  • Nodes are distributed worldwide (international transfer is inherent)
  • Anyone can access this data (e.g., via Etherscan, Basescan)
  • Legal Basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance - technically necessary for DAO)
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    6.6 Analytics and Monitoring (if applicable)

    Option 1: Vercel Web Analytics (Recommended - privacy-friendly)

    Privacy Features:

  • No cookies
  • No cross-site tracking
  • Anonymous visitor identification (hash-based)
  • Session data automatically deleted after 24 hours
  • No personal data collected
  • Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

  • No consent required (no cookies, fully anonymous)
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    Option 2: Google Analytics (If used - requires consent)

    Purpose: Website analysis, user behavior, traffic sources

    Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

  • Requires express consent via cookie banner
  • Cookies are only set after consent
  • Privacy-Friendly Configuration:

  • IP anonymization enabled
  • No sharing with Google for advertising purposes
  • Data processing agreement with Google executed
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    6.7 Legal Disclosures

    We may disclose personal data when legally required:

  • Government requests (police, courts)
  • Legal obligations
  • Protection of our rights or the safety of others
  • Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)

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    International Data Transfers

    7.1 Transfers to Third Countries

    Some of our service providers process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA):

    USA (United States):

  • Vercel Inc. (hosting)
  • thirdweb Inc. (Web3 infrastructure)
  • Google LLC (Maps, potentially Analytics)
  • Expo (mobile platform)
  • 7.2 Safeguards for Data Transfers

    We ensure that your data is adequately protected:

    1. EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF):

  • EU Commission adequacy decision
  • Vercel and Google are DPF-certified
  • Verification: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/list
  • 2. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs):

  • EU Commission-approved contractual clauses (2021)
  • Executed with all US service providers
  • Ensure legally binding level of protection
  • 3. Data Processing Agreements (DPAs):

  • Executed with all processors
  • Obligate compliance with GDPR standards
  • Contain technical and organizational measures
  • 7.3 Supabase EU Data Residency

    Advantage: Your primary application data (profile, email, preferences) remains in the EU:

  • Supabase Frankfurt (eu-central-1) region
  • All data processing occurs in Germany
  • Backups remain in the same region
  • NO transfer to third countries for Supabase database services
  • 7.4 Blockchain Data Transfers

    Specificity: The blockchain is a global, decentralized network:

  • Nodes are located worldwide (incl. third countries)
  • Data is publicly accessible on the entire blockchain
  • International transfer is inherent to the technical architecture
  • Transfer is technically necessary for DAO participation
  • Legal Basis:

  • Art. 49(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
  • Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR (explicit consent)
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    Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    8.1 What Are Cookies?

    Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help store your preferences and improve website functionality.

    8.2 What Cookies Do We Use?

    Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required):

  • Session Cookies: Authentication, session management
  • - Purpose: Enable you to log in and securely use the application

    - Duration: End of session or until logout

    - Provider: Our application (Supabase Auth)

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

  • Security Cookies: CSRF protection, security tokens
  • - Purpose: Protection against attacks and abuse

    - Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in security)

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    Functional Cookies (No Consent Required):

  • Preference Cookies: Language settings, theme (light/dark)
  • - Purpose: Store your preferences

    - Duration: 12 months

    - Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in user-friendliness)

  • Cookie Consent Cookie: Stores your cookie preferences
  • - Purpose: Remembers your cookie consent

    - Duration: 12 months

    - Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation to store consent)

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    Analytics Cookies (Require Consent):

    If using Vercel Analytics (recommended):

  • NO cookies: Vercel Analytics does not use cookies
  • Privacy-friendly: Hash-based anonymous visitor identification
  • No consent required: Fully anonymous, no tracking
  • If using Google Analytics:

  • Analytics Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
  • - Purpose: Website usage analysis, traffic measurement

    - Duration: _ga: 2 years, _gid: 24 hours

    - Provider: Google LLC (USA)

    - Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

    - Consent required: Yes, via cookie banner

    - IP anonymization: Enabled

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    Google Maps Cookies (Require Consent):

  • NID Cookie: User settings, connection to Google network
  • - Purpose: Google Maps functionality, abuse detection

    - Duration: 6 months

    - Provider: Google LLC (USA)

    - Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

    - Consent required: Yes, before Google Maps is loaded

    More information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

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    8.3 Manage Your Cookie Settings

    Grant/Revoke Consent:

  • Cookie banner on first visit
  • Change settings at any time via: [Link to Cookie Settings]
  • Granular control by category (Essential, Analytics, Maps)
  • Browser Settings:

  • You can block or delete cookies in your browser
  • Note that this may affect functionality
  • Instructions for common browsers:
  • - Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

    - Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

    - Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac

    - Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

    Impact of Disabling:

  • Essential cookies: Website may not function correctly
  • Analytics cookies: No impact on functionality
  • Google Maps cookies: Map features unavailable
  • 8.4 Do Not Track (DNT)

    We respect Do-Not-Track signals when you use Vercel Analytics (no cookies). For other tracking technologies, we use a consent-based solution.

    8.5 Local Storage (LocalStorage)

    We also use browser LocalStorage for:

  • Wallet connection status (thirdweb)
  • App settings and preferences
  • Cached data for offline functionality
  • Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in functionality)

  • Technically necessary for app functionality
  • No consent required
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    Data Retention

    We only store your personal data as long as necessary for the respective purposes:

    9.1 Off-Chain Data (Supabase Database)

    Active Accounts:

  • As long as your account is active
  • Definition "active": You have logged in or interacted within the last 24 months
  • Inactive Accounts:

  • Retention period: 2 years after last activity
  • Deletion: Automatic deletion after expiration
  • Notification: We send a reminder email 30 days before deletion (if email available)
  • Specific Data Types:

  • Email addresses: As long as account exists or until newsletter unsubscribe
  • Profile information: As long as account exists
  • Session data: Until logout or after session expiration
  • Support requests: 3 years after completion (for legal purposes)
  • 9.2 On-Chain Data (Blockchain)

    Retention Period: Indefinite / permanent

    Reason: Technical immutability of the blockchain

    Affected Data:

  • Wallet addresses
  • Transaction hashes
  • NFT ownership and transfers
  • Vote participation (not voting choice with MACI)
  • Smart contract interactions
  • Important: This data cannot be deleted due to blockchain architecture.

    9.3 Analytics Data

    Vercel Analytics:

  • Session data: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
  • Aggregated statistics: Indefinite (fully anonymized)
  • Google Analytics (if used):

  • Raw data: 14 months (IP anonymized)
  • Aggregated reports: Indefinite (anonymized)
  • 9.4 Server Logs

    Vercel Server Logs:

  • Hobby Plan: 1 hour
  • Pro Plan: 1 day (30 days with Observability Plus)
  • Enterprise: 3 days (30 days with Observability Plus)
  • Content: IP addresses, request data, error messages

    9.5 Cookies

    See Section 8.2 for specific cookie retention periods.

    9.6 Legal Retention Obligations

    We must retain certain data longer if legal requirements mandate:

  • Commercial retention obligations: 6-10 years (German law)
  • Contract-relevant documents: 6 years after contract end (statute of limitations)
  • 9.7 Early Deletion

    You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10.3 "Right to Erasure").

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    Your Rights

    Under GDPR, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data:

    10.1 Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

    You have the right:

  • To receive a copy of your personal data
  • To receive information about processing (purposes, categories, recipients, retention)
  • How to request access:

  • Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • Subject: "GDPR Access Request"
  • Or use the "Export Data" function in app settings
  • Timeline: We respond within 1 month (extendable to 3 months for complexity)

    Format: Machine-readable format (JSON, CSV)

    10.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

    You have the right:

  • To have inaccurate personal data corrected
  • To have incomplete data completed
  • Implementation:

  • Off-chain data: Can be changed anytime in account settings
  • Blockchain data: CANNOT be corrected (technical immutability)
  • - Corrected data can be added as new transaction

    - Old data remains visible

    10.3 Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten" (Art. 17 GDPR)

    You have the right:

  • To request deletion of your personal data
  • How to delete your data:

  • Use "Delete Account" function in app settings
  • Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • What will be deleted:

  • Off-chain data: Profile, email, preferences, session data
  • Cookies and LocalStorage
  • Supabase database entries
  • Analytics data (personal)
  • What CANNOT be deleted:

  • Blockchain data: Wallet address, transactions, NFT ownership, vote participation
  • Reason: Technical immutability of the blockchain
  • Alternative: We can delete encryption keys to make data inaccessible
  • Exceptions to erasure right:

  • Fulfillment of legal obligations
  • Establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
  • Archiving purposes in the public interest (blockchain)
  • Confirmation: You will receive a deletion confirmation via email

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

    You have the right:

  • To request restriction of processing when:
  • - You contest the accuracy of data

    - Processing is unlawful but you don't want deletion

    - We no longer need data but you need it for legal claims

    - You have objected (during review)

    Implementation:

  • Data will be marked and only processed for limited purposes
  • Contact: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • 10.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

    You have the right:

  • To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
  • To transmit this data to another controller
  • Available Data:

  • Off-chain data from our database
  • Blockchain data (publicly accessible via block explorers)
  • Format: JSON, CSV

    How to exercise this right:

  • "Export Data" function in app settings
  • Email request: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • 10.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

    You have the right:

  • To object to processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for reasons arising from your particular situation
  • Affected:

  • Analytics purposes
  • Security processing (unless mandatory)
  • Exception: We can continue processing if compelling legitimate grounds override

    Absolute right to object:

  • Direct marketing: You can ALWAYS object to processing for direct marketing
  • 10.7 Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

    You have the right:

  • To withdraw granted consents at any time
  • Affected Consents:

  • Blockchain data storage (prevents future interactions, existing data remains)
  • Location data for Google Maps (in device settings)
  • Analytics cookies
  • Newsletter and marketing emails
  • Push notifications
  • How to withdraw:

  • Cookie settings: [Link to Cookie Settings]
  • Location permission: Device Settings > App > Permissions
  • Newsletter: Unsubscribe link in every email
  • App settings: Privacy & Consents
  • Important: Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

    10.8 Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making (Art. 22 GDPR)

    You have the right:

  • Not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing with legal effect
  • Note: We do not perform automated individual decisions that legally affect you.

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    Right to Lodge a Complaint

    11.1 Right to Complain to a Supervisory Authority

    You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data.

    11.2 Competent Supervisory Authorities in Germany

    Federal Level:

    Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI)

  • Graurheindorfer Str. 153
  • 53117 Bonn, Germany
  • Phone: +49 (0)228 997799-0
  • Fax: +49 (0)228 997799-550
  • Email: poststelle@bfdi.bund.de
  • Website: https://www.bfdi.bund.de
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    State Level:

    Depending on your place of residence or our company's location, the respective state data protection authority is responsible.

    Examples:

    Berlin:

    Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information

  • Friedrichstr. 219, 10969 Berlin
  • Phone: +49 (0)30 13889-0
  • Email: mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de
  • Website: https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de
  • Bavaria:

    Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)

  • Promenade 18, 91522 Ansbach
  • Phone: +49 (0)981 180093-0
  • Email: poststelle@lda.bayern.de
  • Website: https://www.lda.bayern.de
  • North Rhine-Westphalia:

    State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information NRW (LDI NRW)

  • Kavalleriestr. 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf
  • Phone: +49 (0)211 38424-0
  • Email: poststelle@ldi.nrw.de
  • Website: https://www.ldi.nrw.de
  • Complete list of all German supervisory authorities:

    https://www.bfdi.bund.de/EN/Service/Anschriften/Laender/Laender-node.html

    11.3 EU-wide Complaint Right

    You can also contact the supervisory authority in another EU member state:

    List of all European data protection authorities:

    https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

    11.4 Direct Contact

    Before filing a complaint, feel free to contact us directly:

  • Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • We strive to resolve all privacy concerns promptly and satisfactorily
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    Security Measures

    We implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

    12.1 Technical Measures

    Encryption:

  • In transit: TLS/HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions
  • At rest: AES-256 encryption for database and backups
  • Wallet security: Private keys are NEVER stored or transmitted
  • Access Control:

  • Role-based access rights
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative access
  • Principle of least privilege
  • Secure API endpoints with authentication
  • Network Security:

  • Firewalls and DDoS protection (Cloudflare, Vercel)
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Database Security:

  • Row Level Security (RLS) in Supabase
  • Database replication and backups
  • Encrypted connections
  • Smart Contract Security:

  • Audited and reviewed smart contracts
  • Use of OpenZeppelin standard libraries
  • Timelock mechanisms for critical governance functions
  • 12.2 Organizational Measures

    Data Protection Governance:

  • Data Protection Officer (if required)
  • Documented data protection policies
  • Record of Processing Activities (Art. 30 GDPR)
  • Employee Training:

  • Regular data protection training
  • Confidentiality commitments
  • Access rights only for authorized employees
  • Incident Response:

  • Data protection incident management
  • 72-hour reporting obligation for data breaches (Art. 33 GDPR)
  • Notification procedures for affected persons
  • Vendor Oversight:

  • Review of all third-party vendors for GDPR compliance
  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with all processors
  • Regular audits
  • Backups:

  • Daily encrypted backups (Supabase)
  • Backups in the same region (EU)
  • Regular recovery testing
  • 12.3 Certifications of Our Service Providers

    Supabase:

  • SOC 2 Type 2 (Security, Availability, Confidentiality)
  • Vercel:

  • ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security)
  • SOC 2 Type 2 (Security, Confidentiality, Availability)
  • Google (Maps):

  • ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
  • SOC 2/SOC 3
  • Various other certifications
  • 12.4 Privacy by Design

    Data Minimization:

  • We only collect data necessary for the respective purpose
  • No collection "just in case"
  • Pseudonymization:

  • Use of wallet addresses instead of real names
  • Hash-based analytics (Vercel)
  • MACI for encrypted voting
  • Privacy by Default:

  • Most privacy-friendly settings as default
  • Opt-in instead of opt-out for optional data processing
  • No pre-selected checkboxes
  • Off-Chain Priority:

  • Deletable data stored off-chain
  • Only the essentials on-chain
  • 12.5 What You Can Do

    Wallet Security:

  • Use hardware wallets for larger amounts
  • NEVER share your private keys or seed phrases
  • Use secure passwords
  • Enable MFA where available
  • Account Security:

  • Use secure, unique passwords
  • Log out from unused sessions
  • Regularly review your account activity
  • Beware of Phishing:

  • Verify URLs before logging in
  • We will NEVER ask for your private key
  • Be cautious with suspicious emails
  • 12.6 Reporting Security Incidents

    If you discover a security vulnerability or data protection incident:

    Contact: mueritzphone@gmail.com

    We take all reports seriously and investigate them promptly.

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    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    13.1 Updates

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • Our processing activities
  • Legal requirements
  • New technologies or features
  • Feedback from supervisory authorities
  • 13.2 Notification of Material Changes

    For material changes:

  • We notify you via email (if available) at least 30 days in advance
  • We display a prominent notice in the app for 30 days
  • We obtain new consent if required (when legal bases change)
  • For minor changes:

  • We update the "Last Updated" date above
  • No active notification (but you should check regularly)
  • 13.3 Version History

    Previous versions of this Privacy Policy are available upon request:

  • Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • Or at: [Link to version history]
  • 13.4 Consent to Changes

    By continuing to use our services after changes take effect, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

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    Contact

    14.1 Privacy Inquiries

    For general privacy questions:

  • Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • Subject: "Privacy Inquiry"
  • For exercising your rights (access, deletion, etc.):

  • Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • Subject: "GDPR Rights: [Type of Right]"
  • For security incidents:

  • Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com
  • 14.2 Response Times

    Access requests (Art. 15 GDPR): Within 1 month (extendable to 3 months for complexity)

    Deletion requests (Art. 17 GDPR): Within 1 month

    Other requests: We strive to respond within 7 business days

    14.3 Postal Address

    MüritzPhone

    Hohe Straße 2

    17207 Röbel/Müritz

    Germany

    14.4 Languages

    This Privacy Policy is available in:

  • 🇩🇪 Deutsch (legally binding version)
  • 🇬🇧 English (translation, not legally binding)

In case of discrepancies between versions, the German version shall prevail.

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Additional Notes

Children

Our services are not directed at persons under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies.

Social Media

If we integrate social media plugins, they are only loaded after your consent (2-click solution). The platforms may collect data according to their privacy policies.

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This Privacy Policy complies with the requirements of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) in their current versions.

Status: January 31, 2025

Version: 1.0

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Also available in: Deutsch

Delete Your Account and Data

You have the right to request deletion of your account and all associated personal data in accordance with GDPR Article 17.

Delete My Account and Data

Privacy Questions?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: mueritzphone@gmail.com

Phone: 039931 148019

Address: MüritzPhone, Hohe Straße 2, 17207 Röbel/Müritz, Germany