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Privacy Policy

Last updated: Dezember 2025

Privacy Policy for Gedankenspiele

Controller

Essmann Apps

Christopher Eßmann

Landoisstr. 6

48149 Münster

Germany

support@gedankenspiele.app

Introduction

This privacy policy explains the type, scope, and purposes of processing personal data (hereinafter “data”) within our mobile app “Gedankenspiele” and the accompanying features and content.

Types of Data We Collect

  • Data provided by the user:
    • A voluntarily entered display name that is used to participate in online multiplayer sessions. The name is stored locally on the device and is visible to other participants in the session.
  • Automatically collected data:
    • Usage data: We collect completely anonymous usage statistics (e.g., played game modes) to improve the app. This data contains no personal information and cannot be traced back to you. The processing is based on our legitimate interest in optimizing the product.
    • Device identifiers & crash logs: To ensure technical stability and resolve issues, we collect anonymized device information and crash logs if the app encounters an error.
  • Data from third parties:
    • In‑app purchases: Optional in-app purchases are processed exclusively by the respective app-store providers (Apple App Store, Google Play Store). We only receive an anonymized confirmation of a purchase and never obtain personal payment details.

Purposes of Processing

  • To provide the core functionality of the app, in particular the online multiplayer modes.
  • To guarantee stability and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • To analyze and improve the app experience.
  • To handle in-app purchases.

Legal Bases

Data processing is carried out on the basis of:

  • The performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR), e.g., to provide online functionality.
  • Our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR), e.g., for anonymous analytics and ensuring stability and security.

Storage Duration

  • The display name you enter for online sessions remains stored locally on your device until you change it or uninstall the app.
  • Anonymized usage and crash data are kept only for as long as necessary to analyze and resolve the respective issue.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we process.
  • Rectify inaccurate data.
  • Erase your data.
  • Restrict processing.
  • Object to processing.

Contact

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us via the email address listed above.