Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Monday, 17 February 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to present ("App"), operated by Spark UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use present.

2. Contact Information

Company Name: Spark UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Website: getpresent.co
Email for Privacy Concerns: support@getpresent.co
Available in: Germany, USA, Europe

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data when you use present:

a. Profile Information

Name
Phone Number
Birth Date
Profile Image
"TalkToMeAbout" Field
Location (Latitude, Longitude)
UID (Unique User ID)
Contacts (not stored in the cloud)

b. User-Generated Content

Messages
Groups
Presents
Survey Responses
Short Videos (Memories)

c. Analytics & Usage Data

Interaction data (e.g., feature usage, engagement)
Logs for security and fraud prevention
Google Analytics data

d. Third-Party Authentication Data

Google Sign-In
Apple Sign-In
Firebase Authentication

e. Future Data Collection

Device Information (e.g., IP Address, OS) in future versions

4. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

Personalization: Matching users, suggesting content, and improving presents
Location-Based Features: Enabling map and proximity-based interactions
Security & Fraud Prevention: Preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with platform rules
Analytics & Improvements: Tracking performance, debugging, and optimizing the app

5. Data Sharing

We may share user data with:

Google Cloud Services: To store and manage user data securely (Cloud SQL, Firebase, Google Functions)
Analytics Providers: Google Analytics for usage tracking
Authentication Providers: Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In for secure login

6. Data Retention & User Rights

We store user data as long as the user account exists.
Users may request data deletion at any time by contacting support@getpresent.co.
Users can edit their profile data within the app settings.

7. Security Measures

We implement strict security measures:

Data encryption: Firebase Security Rules, Cloud SQL encryption
Authentication mechanisms: Firebase Authentication, OAuth
Access controls: Preventing unauthorized data access

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website and app use cookies and tracking technologies such as Google Analytics to analyze user behavior and improve our services.

9. Policy Updates & Notifications

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Users will be notified of significant changes via email.

By using present, you agree to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at support@getpresent.co.