Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The responsible party for data processing in this app is:

Stargate Innovationhub
Albert-Schweitzer-Allee 9
65203 Wiesbaden
Germany

Email: info@stargate-innovationhub.com

For any privacy-related questions, please contact us via email.

2. General Information

Protecting your personal data is important to us. We handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws (especially the GDPR) and this Privacy Policy.

We only collect, process, and store personal data when necessary to provide a functional app, enable specific features, or improve the overall user experience.

3. Data We Collect

When using My Quitly, the following data may be collected and processed:

• Login data: username and password (encrypted)
• Email address: for registration and communication
• Usage data: technical information such as date, time, duration of use, app version, and user interactions

4. Purpose of Processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

• Providing and operating the app
• User registration and authentication
• Tracking user progress and app activity
• Improving app stability, performance, and user experience

5. Legal Basis

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (e.g. registration, login)
• Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (e.g. improving and securing the app)

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes.

• Account and usage data are deleted after 3 months of inactivity or upon account deletion.
• Backups and technical logs are also deleted after a maximum of 3 months.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, improve user experience, and analyze how visitors interact with our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
• Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

7.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; "Google"), to analyze the use of our website.

Data Processed: Google Analytics collects information about your use of our website, such as pages visited, time spent, referrer, device and browser used. This data is pseudonymized and IP addresses are anonymized before being transmitted to Google.

Purpose: Analyzing website usage helps us improve our website and optimize the user experience.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent). Google Analytics is only loaded with your explicit consent.

Data Transfer: Google processes the data in the USA. Google has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information, please see Google's Privacy Policy.

Retention Period: Data collected by Google Analytics is stored for 14 months by default.

Objection: You can object to the processing of your data by Google Analytics by disabling analytics cookies in the cookie settings or by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

You can adjust your cookie settings at any time via the cookie banner on our website or change them in your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

For detailed information about the use of cookies on our website, please read our Cookie Policy.

8. Hosting and Data Processing

This app is hosted by IONOS SE (Germany).

The backend is operated using Supabase, with servers located within the European Union.

Both providers act as data processors under Article 28 GDPR and process data only according to our instructions.

9. Data Sharing

Your personal data is not shared with third parties, unless required by law or necessary for providing the service.

Third-Party Services: In the case of analytics cookies, data is transmitted to Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited), but only with your explicit consent. The data transfer takes place within the framework of data processing on behalf of the controller in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. Google processes the data in the USA and has joined the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

In the case of marketing cookies, data may be transmitted to additional third-party services, but only with your explicit consent.

10. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Erasure ("Right to be forgotten", Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Objection to certain processing activities (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, please contact: 📧 info@stargate-innovationhub.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The supervisory authority responsible for us is:

The Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
P.O. Box 3163
65021 Wiesbaden
Germany
Phone: +49 611 1408-0
Email: poststelle@datenschutz.hessen.de
Website: https://datenschutz.hessen.de

11. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

Passwords are always stored in encrypted form.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when the app or legal requirements change.

The current version is always available at:

👉 https://myquitly.stargate-innovationhub.com/en/privacy

13. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please contact:

📧 info@stargate-innovationhub.com

For more information about our Terms of Service, please review our Terms of Service.