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Translation note: This version is for understanding and may later be localised via i18n. Only the original en-US version is legally binding. Original: rattlestork.org/en-US/EULA.
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This privacy notice of RattleStork UG (limited liability) (“we”, “us”, “our”) explains how and why we access, collect, store, use and/or share (“process”), when you use our websites and mobile applications (the “Services”), especially if you:
Questions or concerns? Reading this notice helps you understand your rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the services. You can reach us via the contact form or at rattlestork@gmail.com.
This summary highlights central points. See the table of contents below for details.
Controller: RattleStork UG (limited liability), Sternstraße 23, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany.
Email: rattlestork@gmail.com · Contact form: rattlestork.org/contact
Data Protection Officer (DPO): not appointed (currently not legally required).
Supervisory authority: State Commissioner for Data Protection Saxony-Anhalt.
Our services may allow you to share information about health, sexual orientation, family planning or other special categories. We do not require such data. If you voluntarily disclose it, we process it only with your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 9(2)(a)) to provide the services (matching, messaging, security/moderation) and to fulfil legal obligations. You can revoke consent anytime in the settings; the lawfulness of processing before revocation remains unaffected.
Canada: processing with explicit or implied consent unless an exception applies (e.g. fraud prevention, legal requirements). Revocable at any time.
Purchases and subscriptions are processed via Apple App Store, Google Play or our web payment provider. We store no full card numbers. We receive limited billing metadata (plan, status, transaction IDs) for access management. Available plans and region-specific prices are shown in the app or on our subscription page.
We use strictly necessary cookies (legitimate interests). Analytics/advertising cookies or SDKs are only set with your consent. Manage your choices via our consent banner. Details in our Cookie Policy.
When you register/login via social networks (e.g. Facebook, X), we receive profile data from the respective provider according to your settings there. We use this exclusively for login/account purposes in accordance with this notice. Please refer to the provider's privacy notices.
Our use of information from Google APIs is governed by the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Google Analytics. We may use Google Analytics to understand usage. You can object via, among others, the browser add-on, ad settings on mobile devices, the NAI opt-out and mobile options.
You can report allegedly unlawful content via our contact form or the in-app reporting function. We review reports, take appropriate measures and inform you as legally required.
We store personal data as long as your account is active or as required for the described purposes, and then delete or anonymise it unless longer legal retention periods apply (e.g. tax/accounting). Typical periods: operational logs and analytics 90–365 days; security logs as needed for security/compliance. You can request deletion in the settings.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures (encryption during transmission, access controls, backups). Nevertheless, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
The services are aimed at adults 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 18. If you believe we have data of a minor, please contact us for deletion.
Depending on your residence (e.g. EEA/UK/Switzerland/Canada/US states), you have rights to access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, copy (data portability) and withdrawal of consent. Exercise your rights via the settings, the contact form or by email to rattlestork@gmail.com. You also have the right to file a complaint with your supervisory authority.
If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah or Virginia, you may have special rights including to knowledge/access, correction, deletion, data copy and opt-out of targeted advertising/“sale”/profiling. We do not sell/share personal data for cross-context advertising.
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Contact details, IP, email, account name | YES |
| B. Customer records (CA) | Name, contact details, limited billing metadata | YES |
| C. Protected characteristics | Demographic data you provide | YES |
| D. Commercial info | Transactions, purchase history | NO (only via stores/providers; metadata YES) |
| E. Biometric data | Finger/voice prints | NO |
| F. Internet/network activity | Browsing, usage, interactions | YES |
| G. Geolocation | Device location | YES (with permission or IP-based) |
| H. Audio/Visual | Images or recordings for support | NO (UGC images possibly by you) |
| I. Professional data | Job/application info | NO (except for applications) |
| J. Education | Student records | NO |
| K. Inferences | Profiles/characteristics | NO (only minimal security signals) |
| L. Sensitive data | Health, sexual orientation (UGC) | YES (only with explicit consent) |
Sources. Yourself, your devices, cookies/SDKs and service providers (hosting, analytics, payments, email delivery, crash reporting, content moderation).
Sharing. Disclosure to service providers for business purposes under contract. No personal data has been sold/shared in the last 12 months and we do not do so.
Send requests via the settings, the contact form or by email to rattlestork@gmail.com. We verify your identity and respond according to applicable law. You may appoint an authorised person (proof required). If we refuse, you may appeal by email; you may also contact your Attorney General.
For transfers outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g. EU Standard Contractual Clauses/UK IDTA) and conduct transfer impact assessments. Copies are available on request with redactions.
There is no industry standard for DNT signals; therefore, we do not respond to them. If a standard is introduced, we will update this notice.
We may update this notice occasionally. The "Last updated" date indicates the latest version. Material changes may be highlighted in the app or by other appropriate means. Please check regularly.
RattleStork UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Sternstraße 23, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany
E-Mail: rattlestork@gmail.com
Contact & Reports: rattlestork.org/contact
Privacy Settings: rattlestork.org/settings
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