Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/10/2023

Bookabout ApS built the Bookabout app as an Ad Supported app. This SERVICE is provided by Bookabout ApS at no cost and is intended for use as is. This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service. If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which are accessible at Bookabout unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collection and Use

For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to Email address, full name (optional) . The information that we request will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy.
The app does use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Link to the privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app

Log Data

We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the app we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.

Cookies

Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory. This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third-party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.

Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
  • To facilitate our Service;
  • To provide the Service on our behalf;
  • To perform Service-related services; or
  • To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to their Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Other Sites

This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children’s Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do the necessary actions.
Based on the existing structure of your Privacy Policy, here's a draft for a GDPR compliance section that you can incorporate. This draft takes into consideration the types of images you mentioned (anonymised images for training the image scanner and images used as profile pictures) and other GDPR-related aspects.

GDPR Compliance

Bookabout ApS is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies to the processing of personal data of individuals in the European Union. This section outlines our practices and commitments in alignment with GDPR.

Types of Personal Data Processed

  1. Anonymised Images for Training: We process anonymised images to train our image scanner. These images are stripped of any personal identifiers, ensuring they cannot be linked back to the individual.
  2. Profile Images: We collect and process profile pictures of users for the purpose of personalizing user experience on our platform.

Legal Basis for Processing

  1. Anonymised ImagesThe processing is based on our legitimate interest in improving our service and does not require personal data.
  2. Profile ImagesProcessing is based on the user's explicit consent.

User Rights

Under GDPR, users have the right to:
  • Access personal data held about them.
  • Request correction of incorrect data.
  • Request deletion of their personal data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
  • Object to processing of their personal data.
  • Request restriction of processing their personal data.
  • Request portability of personal data.

Data Protection Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including safeguards to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access to personal data.

International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure that similar protection is afforded to it by ensuring at least one of the following safeguards is implemented:
  • Transfer to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection.
  • Use of specific contracts approved by the European Commission which give personal data the same protection it has in Europe.

Exercising GDPR Rights

Users can exercise their rights by contacting us at support@bookabout.dk. We will respond to such requests in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Changes to this Section

We reserve the right to update or change our GDPR compliance practices. We will notify users of any changes by updating this section on our Privacy Policy page.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at support@bookabout.dk.
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