Translation Notice: This is a courtesy translation of the German Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung). The German version is the legally binding document. In case of any discrepancies, the German version shall prevail. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains what personal data we collect, how we use, process, and protect it. We also inform you about your rights and how you can access, modify, or delete your data.
By using the SZEENE Art App and our services, you accept the terms of this Policy. Please note that this Policy does not apply to services or persons operated or controlled by third parties.
This Privacy Policy applies to the SZEENE Art App, developed and operated by:
SZEENE Kunst-App UG
Karl-Marx-Straße 178
12043 Berlin
Germany
§ 1 Data Usage & Collection
Our app collects various types of personal data to provide you with a personalized and functional user experience. Below is an overview of what information we collect and for what purposes it is processed:
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Name
Purpose: Customization of app features and content to your needs
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Email Address
Purpose: App functionality, analytics, and communication
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Address
Purpose: Enabling certain app features and customizing offers
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Other Contact Data
Purpose: Functional use of the app
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Payment Data
Purpose: Processing in-app purchases or paid features
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Precise Location Information
Purpose: Enabling location-based features
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Approximate Location Data
Purpose: Functional optimization of the app
Association: Linked to your user identity
Note: Precise location tracking is done via GPS or similar technologies. This information helps us offer features tailored to your location and improve the app overall.
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Messages and Emails
Purpose: Communication within the app
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Photos and Videos
Purpose: Use within the app, potentially for personalized content or advertising purposes (only with consent)
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Support Requests
Purpose: Processing inquiries and providing assistance with issues
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Other Content Provided by the User
Purpose: Use within app functionality
Association: Linked to your user identity
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Interactions with the App
Purpose: Content personalization, user behavior analysis, and technical optimization
Association: Linked to your user identity
§ 2 Data Use and Processing
As the provider of the SZEENE Art App, we act as both the Data Controller and the Data Processor when it comes to your personal data.
We use the information you provide to:
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Provide the app and its features,
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Respond to support requests or feedback,
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Prevent abuse and enhance security,
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Personalize and improve your experience,
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Gather feedback and develop our services further.
Additionally, we process personal data to conduct usage analyses, gain demographic insights, and perform statistical evaluations. Such evaluations are conducted exclusively in anonymized and aggregated form, so that no conclusions about individual persons are possible.
The legal basis for data processing depends on how you use our app and services. We process your data based on:
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Contract fulfillment (e.g., when using paid features),
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Our legitimate interests or those of third parties (e.g., improving user experience or protection against abuse).
In certain cases, we combine or consolidate your data with other information to provide our offerings more targeted and effectively – always in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Your personal data is treated confidentially by us. Sharing with third parties only occurs under certain, clearly defined conditions:
Service Providers (Data Processors)
We work with selected external partners who perform certain tasks for us – for example, in payment processing, data analysis, hosting, or customer service. These service providers receive only the data necessary to fulfill their tasks and are contractually obligated to comply with applicable data protection regulations.
We may disclose personal data when required by law – for example, to fulfill government requirements, in legal proceedings, or to protect legal claims.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of assets, it may be necessary to transfer certain user data to involved parties. In such a case, we ensure that your rights continue to be protected and you are informed of relevant changes.
We rely on modern, industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or manipulation. These protective measures include:
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Encryption technologies (e.g., SSL),
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Access and role management within our systems,
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Secure server environments and regular updates,
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As well as internal training and data protection processes to continuously ensure the security of your data.
Despite all precautions, no digital transmission or storage is completely risk-free. However, we do everything in our power to protect your data as best as possible.
§ 5 Data Storage and Deletion
We store your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy – or as required by legal retention obligations.
What this means specifically:
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Data necessary for contract fulfillment or customer support remains stored as long as your business relationship with us exists.
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Once the data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely.
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In certain cases, we are legally required to retain certain data (e.g., billing information) for a defined period – for example, for tax or commercial law reasons.
You can request the deletion of your data at any time – unless a legal retention obligation prevents this.
§ 6 Data Protection Under GDPR (EU Regulation)
If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), the processing of your personal data is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this section, we explain the legal basis on which we process data and what rights you have.
§ 7 Legal Bases for Data Processing
SZEENE Kunst-App UG processes personal data exclusively in accordance with the GDPR. Data processing is based on the following grounds:
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Consent
When you expressly give us permission to process certain data – for example, for sending newsletters or participating in surveys.
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Contract Fulfillment
When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take pre-contractual measures at your request.
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Legal Obligation
When we are legally required to store or disclose certain data – for example, for tax or accounting reasons.
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Legitimate Interests
When we have a legitimate interest in data processing that does not outweigh your fundamental rights – e.g., for improving our app, fraud prevention, or IT security.
§ 8 Rights as a Data Subject
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access
You can request at any time whether and what personal data we store about you.
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Rectification
If your data is incorrect or incomplete, you can request its correction.
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Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Under certain conditions, you can request the deletion of your data – e.g., when it is no longer needed or you have withdrawn your consent.
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Restriction of Processing
You have the right to temporarily restrict further processing of your data in certain cases.
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Data Portability
You can request that we provide you with your data in a machine-readable format or transfer it to another provider.
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Objection
You can object to the processing of your data – especially when it is based on legitimate interest or used for direct marketing.
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Withdrawal of Consent
If you have given us your consent to processing, you can withdraw it at any time with effect for the future.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: art@szeene.com
§ 9 International Data Transfer
In individual cases, personal data may be transferred to countries outside the EEA. Should this be the case, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with Article 46 GDPR – for example, through EU Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the EU Commission.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by law. Once there is no longer a legitimate processing purpose, we delete or anonymize your data immediately.
If you believe that SZEENE Kunst-App UG has violated your data protection rights, you can file a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. A list of national supervisory authorities can be found at https://edpb.europa.eu.
§ 12 Data Management and Deletion
You have the option at any time to have certain personal data that we have stored about you deleted.
The scope of deletable data may change depending on the currently available features of the SZEENE Art App. If you want to permanently delete your account or remove certain information, please contact us directly – we will be happy to help.
§ 13 Data Sharing with Partners and Service Providers
To provide our services, it may be necessary to share your information with the following recipients:
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Contractually bound service providers (e.g., hosting or payment providers) acting on behalf of SZEENE Kunst-App. These partners are obligated to process your data exclusively for the fulfillment of their tasks and in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
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Legal authorities or agencies, if we are legally required to do so or have a legitimate interest (e.g., for investigating fraud cases).
We do not share personal data with third parties that are not directly related to the provision of our services.
§ 14 Data Storage for Legal Purposes
Certain data must be retained for a specific period, for example, to comply with tax or commercial law requirements. Even if you delete your account, this information remains stored within the scope of legal deadlines.
After these deadlines expire, we reliably delete or anonymize the data.
§ 15 Consent to the Privacy Policy
By registering for and using the SZEENE Art App, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or want to file complaints, you can reach us at:
Email: art@szeene.com
Address: SZEENE Kunst-App UG, Karl-Marx-Straße 178, 12043 Berlin