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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12. June 2024

NIU Nature GmbH ("we," "us," or "our") operates the MyBlossom app (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our App.

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1. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: hello@niu.clinic

  • Address: NIU Nature GmbH, Eschersheimer Landstraße 65, 60322 Frankfurt am Main

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2. Data Collection

We collect the following types of personal data from users:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Birth date

  • Payment information

  • Usage data

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3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing personalized astrology readings

  • Marketing and promotional activities

  • Improving the functionality and performance of the App

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on user consent, which is obtained through a checkbox during the onboarding process.

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5. Data Sharing

We share personal data with the following third parties:

Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited): We use Google Analytics to track and analyze App usage and generate reports. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads within its advertising network.

  • Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracker.

  • Processing location: Ireland

  • Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

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Sharing Birth Details with Friends: Users have the option to share their birth details with their contacts when accepting a friend request within the App. By accepting or sending a friend request, you consent to share your birth details with that contact. The shared birth details may include your birth date and any other relevant information used to provide personalized astrology readings.

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6. Data Transfer

We do not transfer personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Users can delete their account and associated data by using the delete function within the App.

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8. User Rights

Users have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to access personal data

  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data

  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, users can contact us at hello@niu.clinic.

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9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and secure hosting environments.

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10. Cookies and Tracking

The App uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage. Users can manage their cookie preferences through their device settings.

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11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our App and updating the "Last updated" date. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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12. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such data promptly.

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13. Registration and Login

We use Firebase Authentication (provided by Google LLC) for registration and login purposes:

  • Firebase Authentication (Google LLC): Allows users to register and log in using their Google account or other authentication methods supported by Firebase.

  • Personal Data processed: Various types of data as specified in the Firebase Authentication privacy policy.

  • Processing location: United States and other locations as specified by Google

  • Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy Policy

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14. Handling of Payments

Payments made through the App are processed directly through in-app purchases facilitated by Apple (via the App Store) and Google (via the Google Play Store):

  • Apple In-App Purchases (Apple Inc.): Allows users to make purchases directly within the App through the Apple App Store.

  • Google In-App Purchases (Google LLC): Allows users to make purchases directly within the App through the Google Play Store.

  • Personal Data processed: Payment information

  • Processing locations: United States and other locations as specified by Apple and Google

  • Apple Privacy Policy: Apple Pay Privacy Policy

  • Google Privacy Policy: Google Play Privacy Policy

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15. Platform Services and Hosting

The App is hosted and operated on platforms provided by third parties, which involve the processing of personal data:

Google Play Store (Google Ireland Limited): Distributes the App and collects usage and diagnostic information.

App Store Connect (Apple Inc.): Manages the App on Apple's App Store and collects statistical data on user engagement.

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16. Managing and Deleting Data

Users can manage their personal data within the App. If users wish to delete their data, they can do so by deleting the App from their device. Upon deletion of the App, all associated personal data stored on the device will be permanently removed.

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17. Additional Information

For more detailed information on our data processing practices, please refer to the GDPR guidelines and our comprehensive internal data protection policies.

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