Privacy Policy of FlairFindr

Full policy

Owner and Data Controller

FlairFindr AG
Schifflaube 52
3001 Bern
Switzerland

Owner contact email: hello@flairfindr.com

Types of Data collected

Among the types of Personal Data that FlairFindr collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: first name; last name; email address; username; number of sessions; session duration; Application opens; Application updates; first launches; Cookies; Usage Data; Data communicated while using the service; company name; geographic position; website.

Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.
Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using FlairFindr.
Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by FlairFindr is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for FlairFindr to provide its services. In cases where FlairFindr specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service.
Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.
Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools – by FlairFindr or by the owners of third-party services used by FlairFindr serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document and in the Cookie Policy, if available.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through FlairFindr and confirm that they have the third party's consent to provide the Data to the Owner.

Mode and place of processing the Data

Methods of processing

The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.
The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of FlairFindr (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.

Legal basis of processing

The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following applies:

• Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes. Note: Under some legislations the Owner may be allowed to process Personal Data until the User objects to such processing (“opt-out”), without having to rely on consent or any other of the following legal bases. This, however, does not apply, whenever the processing of Personal Data is subject to European data protection law;
• provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof;
• processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject;
• processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner;
• processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.

In any case, the Owner will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

Place

The Data is processed at the Owner's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

Depending on the User's location, data transfers may involve transferring the User's Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.

Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis of Data transfers to a country outside the European Union or to any international organization governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.

If any such transfer takes place, Users can find out more by checking the relevant sections of this document or inquire with the Owner using the information provided in the contact section.

Retention time

Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for.

Therefore:

• Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User shall be retained until such contract has been fully performed.
• Personal Data collected for the purposes of the Owner’s legitimate interests shall be retained as long as needed to fulfill such purposes. Users may find specific information regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner within the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Owner.

The Owner may be allowed to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever the User has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn. Furthermore, the Owner may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever required to do so for the performance of a legal obligation or upon order of an authority.

Once the retention period expires, Personal Data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period.

The purposes of processing

The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Service, comply with its legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of its Users or third parties), detect any malicious or fraudulent activity, as well as the following: Registration and authentication, Analytics, Platform services and hosting, Hosting and backend infrastructure, Displaying content from external platforms, Infrastructure monitoring, Handling payments, Beta Testing, Contacting the User, Managing contacts and sending messages, Interaction with data collection platforms and other third parties, Location-based interactions and Interaction with external social networks and platforms.

For specific information about the Personal Data used for each purpose, the User may refer to the section “Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data”.

Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data

Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:

• Analytics

  The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior.

  Google Analytics for Firebase (Google Ireland Limited)

  Google Analytics for Firebase or Firebase Analytics is an analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
  In order to understand Google's use of Data, consult Google's partner policy.

  Firebase Analytics may share Data with other tools provided by Firebase, such as Crash Reporting, Authentication, Remote Config or Notifications. The User may check this privacy policy to find a detailed explanation about the other tools used by the Owner.

  FlairFindr uses identifiers for mobile devices and technologies similar to cookies to run the Firebase Analytics service.

  Users may opt-out of certain Firebase features through applicable device settings, such as the device advertising settings for mobile phones or by following the instructions in other Firebase related sections of this privacy policy, if available.

  Personal Data processed: Application opens; Application updates; first launches; number of sessions; session duration.

  Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

  Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited)

  Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of FlairFindr, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services.
  Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

  Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data.

  Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out. Privacy Shield participant.

• Beta Testing

  This type of service makes it possible to manage User access to FlairFindr, or parts of it, for the purpose of testing a certain feature or the entire Application.
  The service provider may automatically collect data related to crashes and statistics related to the User's use of FlairFindr in a personally identifiable form.

  App Center (Microsoft Corporation)

  App Center is a beta testing service provided by Microsoft Corporation. FlairFindr may also send push notifications to the User.

  Personal Data processed: Data communicated while using the service; email address; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

  TestFlight (Apple Inc.)

  TestFlight is a beta testing service provided by Apple Inc.

  Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.

• Contacting the User

  Contact form (FlairFindr)

  By filling in the contact form with their Data, the User authorizes FlairFindr to use these details to reply to requests for information, quotes or any other kind of request as indicated by the form’s header.

  Personal Data processed: email address; first name; last name.

  Mailing list or newsletter (FlairFindr)

  By registering on the mailing list or for the newsletter, the User’s email address will be added to the contact list of those who may receive email messages containing information of commercial or promotional nature concerning FlairFindr. Your email address might also be added to this list as a result of signing up to FlairFindr or after making a purchase.

  Personal Data processed: company name; email address; first name; last name; website.

• Displaying content from external platforms

  This type of service allows you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of FlairFindr and interact with them.
  This type of service might still collect web traffic data for the pages where the service is installed, even when Users do not use it.

  Google Fonts (Google Ireland Limited)

  Google Fonts is a typeface visualization service provided by Google Ireland Limited that allows FlairFindr to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.

  Personal Data processed: Usage Data; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

• Handling payments

  Unless otherwise specified, FlairFindr processes any payments by credit card, bank transfer or other means via external payment service providers. In general and unless where otherwise stated, Users are requested to provide their payment details and personal information directly to such payment service providers. FlairFindr isn't involved in the collection and processing of such information: instead, it will only receive a notification by the relevant payment service provider as to whether payment has been successfully completed.

  Adyen (Adyen B.V.)

  Adyen is a payment service provided by Adyen B.V.

  Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: Netherlands – Privacy Policy.

  ChargeBee (ChargeBee Inc.)

  ChargeBee is a payment service provided by ChargeBee Inc.

  Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.

• Hosting and backend infrastructure

  This type of service has the purpose of hosting Data and files that enable FlairFindr to run and be distributed as well as to provide a ready-made infrastructure to run specific features or parts of FlairFindr.

  Some services among those listed below, if any, may work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored.

  Microsoft Azure (Microsoft Corporation)

  Microsoft Azure is a hosting service provided by Microsoft Corporation.

  Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: Netherlands – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

• Infrastructure monitoring

  This type of service allows FlairFindr to monitor the use and behavior of its components so its performance, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting can be improved.
  Which Personal Data are processed depends on the characteristics and mode of implementation of these services, whose function is to filter the activities of FlairFindr.

  Sentry (Functional Software, Inc. )

  Sentry is a monitoring service provided by Functional Software, Inc. .

  Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.

• Interaction with data collection platforms and other third parties

  This type of service allows Users to interact with data collection platforms or other services directly from the pages of FlairFindr for the purpose of saving and reusing data.
  If one of these services is installed, it may collect browsing and Usage Data in the pages where it is installed, even if the Users do not actively use the service.

  Mailchimp widget (The Rocket Science Group LLC)

  The Mailchimp widget is a service for interacting with the Mailchimp email address management and message sending service provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC.

  Personal Data processed: email address; first name; last name.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

• Interaction with external social networks and platforms

  This type of service allows interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of FlairFindr.
  The interaction and information obtained through FlairFindr are always subject to the User’s privacy settings for each social network.
  This type of service might still collect traffic data for the pages where the service is installed, even when Users do not use it.
  It is recommended to log out from the respective services in order to make sure that the processed data on FlairFindr isn’t being connected back to the User’s profile.

  Facebook Like button and social widgets (Facebook, Inc.)

  The Facebook Like button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Facebook social network provided by Facebook, Inc.

  Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

  Twitter Tweet button and social widgets (Twitter, Inc.)

  The Twitter Tweet button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Twitter social network provided by Twitter, Inc.

  Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

• Location-based interactions

  Non-continuous geolocation (FlairFindr)

  FlairFindr may collect, use, and share User location Data in order to provide location-based services.
  Most browsers and devices provide tools to opt out from this feature by default. If explicit authorization has been provided, the User’s location data may be tracked by FlairFindr.
  The geographic location of the User is determined in a manner that isn't continuous, either at the specific request of the User or when the User doesn't point out its current location in the appropriate field and allows the application to detect the position automatically.

  Personal Data processed: geographic position.

• Managing contacts and sending messages

  This type of service makes it possible to manage a database of email contacts, phone contacts or any other contact information to communicate with the User.
  These services may also collect data concerning the date and time when the message was viewed by the User, as well as when the User interacted with it, such as by clicking on links included in the message.

  Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC)

  Mailchimp is an email address management and message sending service provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC.

  Personal Data processed: company name; email address; first name; last name.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

• Platform services and hosting

  These services have the purpose of hosting and running key components of FlairFindr, therefore allowing the provision of FlairFindr from within a unified platform. Such platforms provide a wide range of tools to the Owner – e.g. analytics, user registration, commenting, database management, e-commerce, payment processing – that imply the collection and handling of Personal Data.
  Some of these services work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored.

  Apple App Store (Apple Inc.)

  FlairFindr is distributed on Apple's App Store, a platform for the distribution of mobile apps, provided by Apple Inc.

  By virtue of being distributed via this app store, Apple collects basic analytics and provides reporting features that enables the Owner to view usage analytics data and measure the performance of FlairFindr. Much of this information is processed on an opt-in basis.

  Users may opt-out of this analytics feature directly through their device settings. More information on how to manage analysis settings can be found on this page.

  Personal Data processed: Usage Data.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

  Google Play Store (Google Ireland Limited)

  FlairFindr is distributed on the Google Play Store, a platform for the distribution of mobile apps, provided by Google Ireland Limited.

  By virtue of being distributed via this app store, Google collects usage and diagnostics data and share aggregate information with the Owner. Much of this information is processed on an opt-in basis.

  Users may opt-out of this analytics feature directly through their device settings. More information on how to manage analysis settings can be found on this page.

  Personal Data processed: Usage Data.

  Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

• Registration and authentication

  By registering or authenticating, Users allow FlairFindr to identify them and give them access to dedicated services.
  Depending on what is described below, third parties may provide registration and authentication services. In this case, FlairFindr will be able to access some Data, stored by these third-party services, for registration or identification purposes.
  Some of the services listed below may also collect Personal Data for targeting and profiling purposes; to find out more, please refer to the description of each service.

  Firebase Authentication (Google Ireland Limited)

  Firebase Authentication is a registration and authentication service provided by Google Ireland Limited. To simplify the registration and authentication process, Firebase Authentication can make use of third-party identity providers and save the information on its platform.

  Personal Data processed: email address; first name; last name; username.

  Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

  Facebook Authentication (Facebook, Inc.)

  Facebook Authentication is a registration and authentication service provided by Facebook, Inc. and is connected to the Facebook social network.

  Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

  Twitter OAuth (Twitter, Inc.)

  Twitter Oauth is a registration and authentication service provided by Twitter, Inc. and is connected to the Twitter social network.

  Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

  Google OAuth (Google Ireland Limited)

  Google OAuth is a registration and authentication service provided by Google Ireland Limited and is connected to the Google network.

  Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

  Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

Further information about Personal Data

• Unique device identification

  FlairFindr may track Users by storing a unique identifier of their device, for analytics purposes or for storing Users' preferences.

• Push notifications

  FlairFindr may send push notifications to the User to achieve the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.

  Users may in most cases opt-out of receiving push notifications by visiting their device settings, such as the notification settings for mobile phones, and then change those settings for FlairFindr, some or all of the apps on the particular device.
  Users must be aware that disabling push notifications may negatively affect the utility of FlairFindr.

The rights of Users

Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.

In particular, Users have the right to do the following:

• Withdraw their consent at any time. Users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their Personal Data.
• Object to processing of their Data. Users have the right to object to the processing of their Data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent. Further details are provided in the dedicated section below.
• Access their Data. Users have the right to learn if Data is being processed by the Owner, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of the Data undergoing processing.
• Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their Data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.
• Restrict the processing of their Data. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to restrict the processing of their Data. In this case, the Owner will not process their Data for any purpose other than storing it.
• Have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right, under certain circumstances, to obtain the erasure of their Data from the Owner.
• Receive their Data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any hindrance. This provision is applicable provided that the Data is processed by automated means and that the processing is based on the User's consent, on a contract which the User is part of or on pre-contractual obligations thereof.
• Lodge a complaint. Users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.

Details about the right to object to processing

Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection.

Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time without providing any justification. To learn, whether the Owner is processing Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, Users may refer to the relevant sections of this document.

How to exercise these rights

Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. These requests can be exercised free of charge and will be addressed by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month.

Cookie Policy

FlairFindr uses Trackers. To learn more, the User may consult the Cookie Policy.

Additional information about Data collection and processing

Legal action

The User's Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of FlairFindr or the related Services.
The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.

Additional information about User's Personal Data

In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, FlairFindr may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.

System logs and maintenance

For operation and maintenance purposes, FlairFindr and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with FlairFindr (System logs) use other Personal Data (such as the IP Address) for this purpose.

Information not contained in this policy

More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.

How “Do Not Track” requests are handled

FlairFindr does not support “Do Not Track” requests.
To determine whether any of the third-party services it uses honor the “Do Not Track” requests, please read their privacy policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying its Users on this page and possibly within FlairFindr and/or - as far as technically and legally feasible - sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom.

Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.