1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Summn collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our mobile application and services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Swiss Data Protection Law, and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Personal Data
When you use the App, we collect the following personal data:
- Account Information: Full name, date of birth, email address, password
- Event Data: Events you create, join, or interact with (e.g. through your ratings)
- Location Data: Device location to provide relevant event notifications
- Profile Data: Your preferences, interests, and activity participation data
2.2 Non-Personal Data
We collect information about your device (model, operating system) and usage of the App (app interactions, crash logs) for analytical and improvement purposes.
2.3 Sensitive Data
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as race, religion, or health information.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your personal data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account
- To send notifications about nearby events based on your location
- To track your activity within the App for providing better service
- To analyze user behavior and improve the App via tools like Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics
4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
4.1 Firebase Analytics
We use Firebase Analytics to track user behavior and improve the app. Firebase may collect data such as device information, location, and app usage. This data may be shared with Google and other partners. Firebase’s privacy practices can be reviewed here.
4.2 MongoDB and Render.com
We use MongoDB Atlas to store user data. Our backend code (server) runs on Render. Both MongoDB and Render adhere to industry standards for data protection, including encryption and secure data handling. Refer to MongoDB’s and Render’s policies for details on how they handle your data.
4.3 Legal Obligations
We may share your data with authorities if required by law, such as to comply with a legal subpoena or regulatory request.
5. User Rights
5.1 Right to Access
You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you. You may request a copy by emailing support@summn.app.
5.2 Right to Rectification
If any of your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request that we correct or update it.
5.3 Right to Deletion
You can request the deletion of your account and personal data by emailing support@summn.app. We will delete your data within a reasonable timeframe, subject to retention obligations under law.
5.4 Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as for direct marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. After that period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
7. Security Measures
We implement physical, electronic, and administrative measures to protect your personal data. However, no security system is completely impervious to breaches.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, including the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the App and on our website. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.