This privacy policy is applicable to the sPictle app (hereinafter referred to as “Application”) for mobile devices, which was developed by Ignacio Gil Alvarez (hereinafter referred to as “Service Provider”) as an Ad Supported service. This service is provided “AS IS”.
The Application acquires the information you supply when you download and register the Application. This includes your email, date of birth, and username. Email and date of birth are encrypted for secure storage. Registration with the Service Provider is not mandatory. However, bear in mind that you might not be able to utilize some of the features offered by the Application unless you register with them. The Service Provider may also use the information you provided to contact you from time to time to provide you with important information, required notices, and marketing promotions.
In addition, the Application may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device’s unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device (used exclusively for security purposes to mitigate attacks and not associated with any other user data), your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browsers you use, and information about the way you use the Application.
You have control over the types of personal data you choose to share with us. Our Application provides three levels of privacy settings:
While our Application does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or similarly significant effects, it does use third-party advertising services provided by Google AdMob, which may use your data to display personalized ads based on your interests and previous interactions. For more information on how Google processes your data and how you can manage your preferences, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
Our Application offers a personalized experience by displaying a feed of posts based on the people you follow. The feed is primarily organized by date and gives preference to posts from your followers to enhance user engagement and relevancy.
Our Application uses push notifications to keep you informed about relevant activity and updates. You must opt-in to receive these notifications, and you can adjust your preferences or opt-out at any time through the settings on your device.
Additionally, the Application requires access to your device’s gallery if you choose to upload and set a personal avatar. This access is only used for uploading and storing your chosen images within the app.
Encryption: We employ advanced encryption techniques to protect the sensitive data you provide, such as your email and date of birth. Additionally, the application uses a securely generated key to authenticate users. This key is encrypted and stored on the user’s device and in our database to ensure that all personal data is protected against unauthorized access.
This Application uses your device’s location solely to check your proximity to specific spots and to verify if you are within the geographical boundaries of a city for mission completion purposes. If you are within a predetermined distance from a monument, the application will notify you to enable camera access to capture the monument. Additionally, location data is used to determine if you are eligible to complete missions within a particular city. This location information is used exclusively for these functionalities and is neither transmitted nor stored externally.
Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We only transmit aggregated and anonymized data to external services to aid in improving the Application and our services. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.
Sharing with Third-Party Service Providers: Specific personal information may be shared with third-party service providers, who assist us in operating our Application, conducting our business, or servicing our users. These providers are listed below along with the purposes for which we share the data:
iOS Specifics: For iOS users, we ensure that all data access complies with Apple’s privacy guidelines, including obtaining user consent through the standard iOS prompts before accessing personal data.
Each provider has their own privacy policy detailing how they handle data, which you can review through the following links:
We may disclose both user-provided and automatically collected information under certain circumstances:
These disclosures are conducted under strict contractual terms to ensure the privacy and security of your data.
The personal data we collect is stored and processed on servers located in the United States, operated by our hosting service provider, Namecheap. This includes data such as your email, date of birth, and usage data collected by the Application. Although this data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that Namecheap adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by implementing Standard Contractual Clauses. You can view these clauses here. This arrangement ensures that your data is handled with a level of security and protection equivalent to that required by EU law.
GDPR Rights: If you are a resident of the European Union, you are entitled to certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation. These rights include the ability to request access to your data, correct errors in our records, erase your personal information, restrict the processing of your personal information, object to the processing of your personal information, and the right to download your personal information in a digital format.
CCPA Rights: If you are a resident of California, you are entitled to additional rights over your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:
Please note that we will verify your identity before processing your request to ensure the security of your personal data. For requests via the “Settings” menu, your identity will be verified through your account credentials. For email requests, we may require additional information from you to confirm that the request is valid and originates from you.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. This means we will not deny you goods or services, charge you different prices or rates for goods or services, provide you with a different level or quality of goods or services, or suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.
Contact for More Information: If you have any questions about your CCPA rights or need further assistance regarding your rights under California law, please contact us at [email protected] or reach out to our Data Protection Officer.
You can stop all collection of information by the Application by adjusting your preferences in the “Settings” section of the Application. You may also use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.
Data Retention Policy: We retain user-provided data as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. Automatically collected information is retained for up to 24 months and then stored in aggregate form, which is necessary for the Application to function properly.
Managing Your Data: You can directly access, modify, and manage your personal information within the Application. Through the “Edit Profile” section, adjust your email and avatar. Use the “Settings” menu to customize your privacy settings, control data collection, and manage marketing communication preferences. If you need to delete your account, this action is available in the “Settings” menu and will permanently remove all associated data from our servers, consistent with our data retention policy. For additional support or specific data deletion requests, contact us at [email protected].
Access to Your Personal Data: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you. Request this by contacting our Data Protection Officer at [email protected], or directly through the “Settings” section of the Application. We will provide your data in a commonly used electronic format.
Your Rights Include:
Data Handling upon Service Termination:
We commit to maintaining transparency and openly communicating with our users during the termination process to ensure as smooth a transition as possible.
Our Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing the application’s data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements. You can contact our DPO, Ignacio Gil, for all matters related to your personal data and privacy rights at [email protected].
We do not sell the personal data of our users to third parties.
Our application does not use cookies; however, our website does. Details on cookie usage, including managing consent and preferences, are available in our Cookie Policy on https://spictle.com/cookies-policy.
The Service Provider does not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case the Service Provider discovers that a child under 13 has provided personal information, the Service Provider will immediately delete this from their servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact the Service Provider at [email protected] so that necessary actions can be taken.
The Service Provider is concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We use HTTPS protocols to secure the communication between your device and our servers, which are hosted by Namecheap, known for their robust security measures. We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop, or improve the Application. Please be aware that, although we endeavor to provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
These regulations reflect our commitment to protect your privacy and ensure data security across all jurisdictions where our application is available.
If you have any concerns or complaints about your privacy or data use, we encourage you to contact us first at [email protected] so we can address your concerns directly. If you feel that your complaint has not been adequately resolved, you have the right to contact your local data protection authority within the jurisdiction you are located.
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or service offerings, or as required by law. Whenever we make significant changes, we will notify you either through the application interface or via a push notification. You are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of any updates. Continued use of the application after any changes to the Privacy Policy have been communicated will constitute your consent to those changes.
This privacy policy is effective as of 2024-04-28
When you register with the Application for the first time, you will be asked to consent to our processing of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy. To ensure transparency and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we employ an active consent mechanism. You will be required to explicitly check a box indicating your consent to our data practices. Only the data necessary for the application to function is processed without requiring additional consent. You have the right to adjust your data processing preferences at any time through the application’s settings.
Your consent is crucial for us to provide personalized services and enhancements to your app experience. Withdrawal of consent can be done easily within the app settings, which may affect the functionality or services available to you.
We process your personal data based on several legal grounds:
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about our practices, please contact us via email at [email protected].