Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 26, 2025

1. Data Controller

Peter Getek
ShapeGanic (Sole Proprietorship)
Armenische Straße 8a
13349 Berlin
Germany
Email: info@shapeganic.com

2. Introduction

Protecting your personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what types of personal information we collect when you use the ShapeGanic app (hereinafter “App”), why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under applicable data protection laws.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal grounds:

Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR – Consent
Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a Contract
Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR – Legal Obligation
Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate Interests

Sensitive health data (e.g. weight, dietary information) is processed under Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR (explicit consent).

4. Data We Collect & Why

Data Category	Examples	Purpose	Legal Basis
Usage & Technical Data	Device info, app usage logs	Operation, maintenance and improvement of the App	Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR
Registration Data (optional)	Name, email address	Account management, communication	Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR
Health & Nutrition Data	Weight, calories consumed, meals	Tracking and analysis of your dietary goals	Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR
Location Data (optional)	GPS coordinates	Mapping and visualization of workout routes	Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR
Payment Data (In-App Purchases)	Transaction ID, payment provider info	Processing in-app purchases	Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR

We use the following external providers and may share data with them:

Firebase Analytics (Google LLC) for anonymized user behavior analysis
Stripe or Google Play Billing for payment processing
Crashlytics (Google LLC) for crash reporting and diagnostics
Google AdMob (Google LLC)
- Purpose: Delivery and optimization of in-app advertising
- Data Collected:
  - Device/Advertising IDs (e.g. IDFA, Google Advertising ID)
  - IP address
  - App usage data
- Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
- Opt-Out:
  - Users can disable personalized ads via their device’s Google ad settings
  - Direct link in App: Settings → Ads Settings
Affiliate Programs (e.g., Amazon Associates)
- Purpose: Monetization of the App through referral commissions on clicks from affiliate links
- Data Collected:
  - Click/referral IDs to correctly attribute purchases
  - Potential purchase data shared via Amazon’s tracking systems
- Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
- Opt-Out:
  - Users can choose not to click on affiliate links
  - For details on Amazon’s data processing, see their Privacy Notice: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201909010

Data transfers outside the EU/EEA occur only where adequate safeguards exist (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

The App does not use traditional browser cookies. We employ SDKs for analytics and performance measurement, which function similarly. You may opt out of data collection at any time in the App’s settings.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Upon request, we will delete your data promptly unless legal obligations prevent us from doing so.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
Rectify inaccuracies (Art. 16 GDPR)
Erase your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
Withdraw Consent at any time (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@shapeganic.com.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., TLS encryption, access controls) to protect your data against loss, unauthorized access, and misuse.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The latest version is always available in the App under Settings → Privacy.

Location of Controller: Berlin, Germany
Last Updated: June 26, 2025