Privacy Policy

1. Controller

Philip Rene Kahrs
SimpleDots
Papenburg 2a
21339 Lüneburg
Germany
Email: simpledots2026@gmail.com

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the SimpleDots website and, unless otherwise stated, to software, apps, and related services provided by SimpleDots.

3. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data only where necessary to provide our website, products, and related services. Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

4. Legal Bases of Processing

Where personal data is processed, this is done on the basis of the applicable legal provisions, in particular Article 6(1)(f) GDPR where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing secure and reliable services, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR where processing is necessary for contractual or pre-contractual purposes, and Article 6(1)(a) GDPR where consent is required. If processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, it is based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

5. Website Hosting

The SimpleDots website is operated on servers provided by Hetzner. In connection with the technical operation of this website, personal data may be processed on these servers where necessary to ensure the availability, stability, and security of the website.

6. Server Log Files

When you access the website, technical information may be processed automatically in server log files. This may include the IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, requested pages or files, date and time of access, and other technical request data. This processing is necessary to provide the website, maintain system security and stability, and detect misuse or unauthorized access attempts.

7. Email Contact

If you contact us by email, the data you provide, including your email address and the content of your message, will be processed for the purpose of handling your request and any related follow-up communication.

8. Cookies, Analytics, and External Content

The website does not use cookies. The website does not use analytics, tracking tools, or profiling technologies. The website does not embed external third-party services such as maps, videos, externally hosted fonts, or social media plugins. If links to external websites, app stores, GitHub, or other third-party platforms are provided, data processing may occur on those external websites when you follow such links.

9. Apps and Software

SimpleDots may provide apps and software for mobile or desktop platforms. Depending on the product's functionality, these products may process data generated on the user's device, including data that may be sensitive by its nature, such as camera, audio, or similar content data.

Where a product is designed for local use only, such data is intended to be processed locally on the device or within the user's local network solely for the purpose of providing the requested functionality. SimpleDots does not intentionally transmit such content data to its own servers or to third parties unless this is clearly stated for a specific feature or technically necessary for a service explicitly used by the user.

In particular, where a product is intended to operate locally, no cloud relay or remote content transmission by SimpleDots is provided for that functionality. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely risk-free in every circumstance. Unauthorized access or unintended disclosure may occur in particular in the event of a compromised device, compromised network environment, security incident, or other circumstances outside our control.

10. Permissions and Technical Access

Depending on the product, apps or software provided by SimpleDots may request or require technical permissions or access rights that are necessary for functionality. These may include, for example, access to the camera, microphone, local network, internet connection, or foreground service capabilities. Such access is used only to provide the relevant product functionality and related technical features.

11. Distribution Platforms, Advertising, and In-App Purchases

Some SimpleDots apps may be distributed through third-party platforms such as Google Play. Where applicable, such apps may use platform services for distribution, billing, license verification, in-app purchases, or similar technical purposes.

Some apps may also include advertising provided by third-party providers such as Google AdMob. Where legally required, consent will be requested before advertising or related technologies that require consent are used. Processing by platform operators, billing providers, or advertising providers is subject to their own privacy policies and terms.

12. Technical Verification and Activation Services

Where applicable, SimpleDots products may communicate with third-party platform services and with SimpleDots-operated technical services for purposes such as verifying purchases, refreshing license status, enabling purchased features, preventing misuse, or maintaining service integrity. Such services are not intended to be used for the transmission of locally processed content data unless expressly stated otherwise.

13. Offline and Local-Only Functionality

Some SimpleDots software products are designed to operate entirely offline or within a local network only. Where this is the case, the core functionality of the respective product is intended to work without transmitting user content data to SimpleDots. If online functionality is introduced or expanded in a specific product in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated accordingly.

14. Recipients of Data

Personal data may be disclosed to technical service providers where necessary for the operation of the website, products, or related services. This includes in particular Hetzner for server infrastructure and, where applicable, providers such as app stores, billing providers, advertising providers, source code hosting platforms, or other technical infrastructure providers. Data may also be disclosed where there is a legal obligation to do so.

15. International Data Transfers

We do not intentionally transfer personal data to countries outside the European Union or the European Economic Area through the website itself, except where this may result from the use of third-party providers. When external services or platforms are used, such as app stores, advertising providers, GitHub, or other third-party services, personal data may be processed outside the EU/EEA in accordance with the privacy policies of those providers.

16. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by law. Technical log data may be stored temporarily where necessary for security, stability, abuse prevention, or technical operation. Email communications may be retained for as long as necessary to process the request and for any applicable legal retention obligations.

17. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to your personal data, to request rectification or erasure, to request restriction of processing, and to object to processing where applicable. You may also have the right to data portability, subject to the legal requirements.

18. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection law. The competent supervisory authority for Lower Saxony is:

The State Commissioner for Data Protection of Lower Saxony
Prinzenstraße 5
30159 Hannover
Germany

19. Privacy Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data in connection with SimpleDots products or services, please contact us at: simpledots2026@gmail.com

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.