Last revised: January 01, 2026

Data Controller

Tim Jünemann
Hofstrasse 22B, 44651 Herne, Germany
Contact: [email protected]

Data We Collect

We collect the following Personal Data directly or through third-party services:

• Usage Data
• Email addresses
• General activity information

Personal Data may be voluntarily submitted or automatically gathered during app use. Unless stated otherwise, all requested data is required for service delivery. Optional data will be clearly marked. Contact us if you're unsure what data is required.

How We Process and Store Data

Security & Processing

We implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of Data. Processing occurs through computers and IT systems via authorized personnel (administration, sales, marketing, legal, IT) and external processors (hosting providers, IT firms, communication agencies). An updated list is available upon request.

Location

Data is processed at our offices and at processor locations. Depending on your location, data may be transferred internationally. See relevant sections for details.

Retention

Personal Data is retained as long as necessary for the collection purpose, or longer when required by law or with User consent.

Why We Process Your Data

We process data to provide services, meet legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect rights and interests, and prevent fraud. Specific purposes include:

• Platform services and hosting
• Infrastructure monitoring
• International data transfers
• User communication
• Activity data management

Detailed Processing Information

User Communication

Contact Form

Email addresses submitted through contact forms are used to respond to your inquiries.

International Data Transfers

Personal Data collected in the EU may be transferred to non-EU countries under specific legal grounds. EU/Switzerland to US transfers follow Privacy Shield frameworks when applicable. Contact us for details about legal bases.

Activity Data Management

We use device-collected activity data to operate MovieSwipe. Most devices let you control which data is accessed or stored.

• Data: General activity data

Hosting and Backend Infrastructure

DigitalOcean

• Location: Germany

Infrastructure Monitoring

Sentry (Functional Software, Inc.)

• Location: United States

Additional Information

Legal Grounds for Processing

We process data when:

• Users consented to processing
• Necessary for contract performance
• Required for legal compliance
• Related to public interest or official authority
• Serves legitimate interests

Data Retention

Data is retained as long as necessary for its purpose, with possible extended retention for legal obligations or User consent. Contract-related data is retained until contract completion. After retention periods expire, data is deleted and rights cannot be exercised.

User Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent for processing
• Object to processing
• Access your data and obtain copies
• Verify and correct data accuracy
• Restrict processing
• Delete personal data
• Receive and transfer data in machine-readable format (data portability)
• File complaints with data protection authorities

Exercising Rights

Submit requests to the contact details above. Requests are free and answered within one month. For direct marketing, you may object at any time without justification.

Additional Data Collection and Processing Information

Legal Proceedings

User Personal Data may be used for legal purposes in Court or stages leading to possible legal action from improper MovieSwipe or Service use. Users acknowledge the Data Controller may be required to disclose personal data upon public authority request.

Additional Personal Data Information

MovieSwipe may provide Users with additional contextual information about particular Services or Data collection and processing upon request.

System Logs and Maintenance

For operation and maintenance, MovieSwipe and third-party services may collect files recording MovieSwipe interactions (system logs) or use other Personal Data (such as IP addresses).

Policy Changes

The Data Controller reserves the right to modify this privacy policy anytime by notifying Users on this page and possibly within MovieSwipe, and—when technically and legally feasible—via available contact information. Check this page frequently, noting the last modification date below.

If changes affect consent-based processing activities, the Data Controller will obtain new consent as required.