Privacy Policy for Apps Developed by RijkeSoftware

Effective Date: November 2024

At RijkeSoftware, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when using our apps. This policy applies to all apps developed and published by RijkeSoftware.

1. Information We Collect
1.1 Data You Provide
• User-Provided Data: When you use our apps, you may provide data such as names, email addresses, or other inputs (if applicable).
• Optional Permissions: Access to device features like GPS, camera, or storage is only granted when you explicitly allow it for app functionality.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data
• Usage Data: Anonymous data, such as app usage statistics, crash reports, and feature interactions, to improve app performance.
• Device Data: Non-personally identifiable data, including operating system version, device type, and app version.

1.3 Location Data (When Applicable)
• Purpose: When applicable, location data is used for app features like navigation or proximity-based tools.
• Storage: Location data with an accuracy of 1 km is stored on our servers for analysis purposes, such as improving app performance and user experience. This data is retained for 30 days and is anonymized to ensure your privacy. The data is protected using encryption.
• Sharing: Location data is not shared with third parties, even in anonymized form.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely to:
• Provide and improve app functionality.
• Enhance user experience and address technical issues.
• Comply with legal obligations when required.
We do not use your data for marketing or other unrelated purposes.

3. Data Retention and Deletion
3.1 Retention Periods
• User-Provided Data: Retained only for the duration of its purpose, such as account-related functionality or until you request deletion.
• Automatically Collected Data: Retained in an anonymized format for analytics and performance improvement.

3.2 Data Deletion
• You can request data deletion by contacting us at info@rijkesoftware.com. Upon receiving your request, we will delete all associated data, if any, within 30 days unless a longer retention period is required by law. 

4. Security Measures
We take strong security measures to protect your data:
• Encryption: Any sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
• Regular Security Audits: We perform regular assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Access Controls: Data access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Despite these efforts, no system can guarantee 100% security. Please use the apps responsibly and avoid sharing sensitive information unnecessarily.

5. Third-Party Analytics
We may use third-party services to analyze app usage and improve performance:
• What Data Is Shared: Non-personally identifiable usage statistics, device types, and crash reports.
• Purpose: To optimize app performance and resolve issues.
• Third-Party Privacy Policies: We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers. For example:
o Google Analytics for Firebase: Firebase Privacy Policy

6. Your Rights
• Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your data by contacting us.
• Revoke Permissions: Change app permissions anytime via your device settings.
• Data Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data as outlined above.

7. Privacy by Design Principles
We adhere to Privacy by Design principles:
• Data Minimization: We only collect the data necessary for app functionality.
• Purpose Limitation: Your data is used only for the purposes explicitly outlined in this policy.
• Default Security Settings: Strong security measures are implemented by default to safeguard your data.

8. Children’s Privacy
Our apps are not designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be communicated through the app or our website. Please review the policy periodically for the latest information.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
RijkeSoftware
Email: info@rijkesoftware.com
Site: rijkesoftware.com

This Privacy Policy is written to comply with Apple's App Store guidelines and global privacy regulations, ensuring transparency, user control and secure datapractices.
Thank you for trusting RijkeSoftware!