Datenschutzerklärung

Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Michael Gebhardt  
Colapps  
Hülchratherstr. 15  
50670 Cologne  
Germany  

Email: support@colapps.com
Phone: +49 156 78308801

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2. General Information on Data Processing

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws.

Personal data is only processed to the extent necessary to provide a functional website, our app, and our services, or where you have given your consent.

Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this Privacy Policy, personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

Personal data is only shared with third parties if this is described in this Privacy Policy, required by law, or if you have given your consent.

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3. Hosting

This website is hosted by an external service provider:

IONOS SE  
Elgendorfer Straße 57  
56410 Montabaur  
Germany  

Personal data collected on this website is stored on the servers of the hosting provider. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, metadata, communication data, contract data, contact details, names, and website access data.

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the hosting provider in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and efficient website operation).

More information:
https://www.ionos.com/terms-gtc/privacy-policy/

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4. Server Log Files

The hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. These include:

- Browser type and version  
- Operating system used  
- Referrer URL  
- Hostname of the accessing device  
- Time of the server request  
- IP address  

This data is not merged with other data sources.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

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5. Contact via Email

If you contact us by email, your information, including the contact details you provide, will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and in case of follow-up questions.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

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6. Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your information from the form, including the contact details you provide, will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and for follow-up questions.

Processing is based on:
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures), where applicable  
- or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)  

The data is stored on the servers of our hosting provider and may be forwarded to us by email for processing.

The data will remain with us until the purpose for data storage no longer applies or you request deletion. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

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7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Some cookies are technically necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the website.

Other cookies (e.g., for analytics or optimization) are only used with your consent.

- Necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR  
- Optional cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

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8. Our Mobile App

Our website provides information about our mobile application.

The app generally stores data locally on the user’s device. Personal data is only processed to the extent necessary to provide the app’s functionality.

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9. iCloud / CloudKit

If you use the optional cloud synchronization feature, your data may be processed via Apple services.

Provider:
Apple Inc.  
One Apple Park Way  
Cupertino, CA 95014  
USA  

Personal data may be transferred to the USA. The transfer is based on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission and additional safeguards where applicable.

Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

More information:
https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

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10. YouTube Videos

Our website embeds videos from YouTube. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When you visit a page with an embedded YouTube video, a connection to YouTube servers is established. The YouTube server is informed which of our pages you have visited.

YouTube may store cookies on your device or use comparable recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting).

In this way, YouTube may receive information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to compile video statistics, improve user experience, and prevent fraud.

If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile.

Personal data may be transferred to the USA. The transfer is based on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission and additional safeguards where applicable.

The use of YouTube is based on our legitimate interest in presenting our online content in an appealing manner (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Further information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

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11. Advertising (Google AdMob)

Our app uses Google AdMob, a service provided by:

Google Ireland Limited  
Gordon House  
Barrow Street  
Dublin 4  
Ireland  

Google AdMob enables the display of advertisements within the app. In this process, personal data may be processed, including:

- IP address  
- Device information  
- Usage behavior  

Data may be transferred to the USA. The transfer is based on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission.

Processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Depending on your consent, personalized or non-personalized ads may be displayed.

More information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

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12. Affiliate Links (Amazon Partner Program)

Our app may contain affiliate links, particularly to Amazon.

If you click on such a link, you will be redirected to Amazon. Amazon may recognize that you accessed the offer via our app.

Provider:
Amazon EU S.à r.l.  
38 avenue John F. Kennedy  
L-1855 Luxembourg  

The following data may be processed:
- IP address  
- Device information  
- Usage and click behavior  

Data may be transferred to third countries (e.g., USA). The transfer is based on standard contractual clauses of the European Commission.

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) or, where required, on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

More information:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GX7NJQ4ZB8MHFRNJ

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13. Your Rights

You have the following rights under applicable law:

- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)  
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)  
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)  
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)  
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)  
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)  

You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

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14. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

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15. SSL/TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content.

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16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to ensure it always complies with current legal requirements.