Privacy Policy pursuant to Article 13 and 14 GDPR

This is the privacy and cookie policy for the use of the digital services (also referred to as “Services”) provided by Studio Seufz Enterprises GmbH & Co. KG (also referred to as “Studio Seufz” and “We”). These services include mobile applications for Android under the names “Murder”, “Moon Waltz” and “Prophets” as well as our website https://studioseufz.com/. 

This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Data  if anyone decided to use our Service. Studio Seufz reserves the right to change the privacy policy if required by law. The privacy policies that apply are always those that can be accessed at the time of using the digital services.

“Personal Data  ” (also referred to in this Privacy Policy as “data”) means any information relating to an identified or identifiable person. A person is considered identifiable if they can be identified directly or indirectly, for example by reference to a name, contact details, an email address, an IP address, or another identifier. 

 

“Processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data , regardless of whether automated means are used. This includes, among other things, collecting, recording, organizing, structuring, storing, adapting, modifying, retrieving, consulting, using, transmitting, disclosing, making available, combining, restricting, deleting, or destroying Personal Data.

 

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR is:

 

Studio Seufz Enterprises GmbH & Co. KG,

vertreten durch die Gesellschafter Benedikt Hummel, Stefan Michel, Anselm Pyta

Telephone: +49 711 91202400

E-mail: xoxo@studioseufz.com

Website: www.studioseufz.com

 

1 Data processing, collection and protection in our mobile applications

Our digital services in the form of mobile applications are currently available via the Google Play Store (Android). As a requirement for the installation and full use of the app, a valid account for the corresponding app platform and an adequate client device are needed. In result, we do not have any influence on how Personal Data  is used in connection with the respective app platform software, establishing exclusive responsibility.

For information on data privacy of these stores or any area directly connected with these, please consult their privacy policy:

• Google Play Store: Google Privacy Policy

1.1 Data processing (mobile applications)

We use Google Analytics and Google Firebase, which is a collection of cloud-based services provided as part of the Google Cloud platform. Firebase offers tools that support the development, operation, maintenance, and improvement of mobile applications.

The following sections explain which Firebase and Google Analytics services can be used within our digital services, the purposes for which they are used, and whether Personal Data  is shared with Google or other service providers involved in delivering these services.

1.1.1 Firebase Cloud Messaging  

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging to be able to send push notifications for new updates and features.

During the installation of the app, a pseudonymised reference ID (Firebase installation ID) is assigned to your mobile device, which serves as the target for the push notifications. When you uninstall the app, this ID will still be used for a certain period after which it will be deleted permanently. Should you reinstall the app, a new ID will be assigned to your mobile device.

Notifications will only be shown when this function is activated in the settings of your mobile device, and can be (de)activated at any given time. 

The lawfulness of processing is the legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest pursued is notifying users about updates that are consistently striving to achieve the best user experience.

For more information on Firebase Cloud Messaging, specifically the processing period, please refer to the Privacy Statement of Google Firebase: Data Processing and Security Terms.

1.1.2 Firebase Remote Configuration   

Firebase Remote Configuration is used for remotely configuring app parameters without issuing a new app update every time. These parameters are used to control how advertisements are shown to users and to show in app notifications.

During the installation of the app, a pseudonymised reference ID (Firebase installation ID) is assigned to your mobile device. Remote Configuration uses the Firebase installation IDs to select configuration values and send notifications to the respective client devices. When you uninstall the app, this ID will still be used for a certain period after which it will be deleted permanently. Should you reinstall the app, a new ID will be assigned to your mobile device.

The lawfulness of processing is the legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest pursued is being able to set core app parameters and to display information for you in the app.

For more information on Firebase Remote Configuration, specifically the processing period, please refer to the Privacy Statement of Google Firebase: Data Processing and Security Term

1.1.3 Firebase Crashlytics 

We use Firebase Crashlytics to monitor and remedy errors that might occur in our app.

Should the app crash, certain information on the crash such as time of the crash, device type, operating system and other technical data (including installation UUID and crash traces) of your mobile device will be sent to Crashlytics. These crash reports primarily contain technical diagnostic information and may include technical identifiers required for providing the service.

Firebase Crashlytics are only enabled if you have consented to our usage of Google Analytics though the Consent Popup. If you revoke consent to personalized ads and analytics, Firebase Crashlytics will also be disabled.

For more information on Firebase Crashlytics, specifically the processing period, please refer to the Privacy Statement of Google Firebase: Data Processing and Security Term.

1.1.4 Google Analytics for Firebase

Provided that you give your consent, we use the Google Analytics service for Firebase to process pseudonymous usage data. This data will not be linked with your account data, accordingly, we are unable to use it to identify a specific person.

The following usage data will be processed for improving and continuously optimising our digital services, and will be stored for a period of 14 months:

• Data on the frequency of use provide us with information on the general acceptance of the app and the reception of new features.
• Game events and data on game progress help us with optimizing gameplay and steering further app development.
• Geographic distribution of our users helps us make decisions on app distribution and implementation of new features such as localization.
• The development and maintenance of our mobile applications relies on income from advertisements. Information on advertisement performance helps us in choosing an advertisement strategy and understanding how advertisements affect users.

The lawfulness of processing is your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You can withdraw your consent to this processing at any time through the Privacy Options button in the main menu. Your decision not to give your consent has no direct effect on the function of the app. However, the lack of statistical data makes the further development of the app more difficult for us.

For more information on Google Analytics for Firebase, specifically the processing period, please refer to the Privacy Statement of Google Firebase: Data Processing and Security Terms.

1.1.5 Third-Party Data Recipients

AdMob

If you have given your consent, our mobile applications use the Google Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob), provided by Google, to display personalised advertisements by collecting your data.

Depending on your consent settings and the configuration of the SDK, Google may collect and process Personal Data  such as your IP address, device identifiers, advertising identifiers, information about your interactions with advertisements, diagnostic information, and other device-related information. This data may be used for purposes including displaying and measuring advertisements, preventing fraud and abuse, and improving Google’s advertising services.

Google acts as an independent controller for certain processing activities. Accordingly, Google may process the collected data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.

For more information, please refer to the Google Play data disclosure.

1.2  Data security (mobile applications)

Our mobile applications apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your Personal Data  against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Unless otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, your Personal Data  is processed and stored within Europe.

 

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to protect them. Despite appropriate technical and organisational measures, complete security cannot be guaranteed. 

 

2. Data processing, collection and protection on our website

The data collected on this website are processed by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the website’s required legal notice.

2.1 Data Collection (website)

Some data are collected when you provide it to us. This could, for example, be data you enter on a contact form.

Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. These data are primarily technical data such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the page. These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site.

2.1.1 Analytics and third-party tools

When visiting our website, statistical analyses may be made of your surfing behavior. This happens primarily using cookies and analytics. The analysis of your surfing behavior is usually anonymous, i.e. we will not be able to identify you from this data. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy.

You can object to this analysis. We will inform you below about how to exercise your options in this regard.

2.1.2 Cookies

Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies.” They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device’s memory until you delete them. These cookies make it possible to recognize your browser when you next visit the site.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

2.1.3 Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in “server log files”. These are:

Browser type and browser version

Operating system used

Referrer URL

Host name of the accessing computer

Time of the server request

IP address

These data will not be combined with data from other sources.

The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, which allows the processing of data to fulfill a contract or for measures preliminary to a contract.

2.1.4  Plugins and tools

YouTube

Our website uses plugins from YouTube, which is operated by Google. The operator of the pages is Google LLC, California, USA.

If you visit one of our pages featuring a YouTube plugin, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. Here the YouTube server is informed about which of our pages you have visited. If you’re logged in to your YouTube account, YouTube allows you to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account. YouTube is used to help make our website appealing. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Further information about handling user data, can be found in the data protection declaration of YouTube under https://policies.google.com/privacy

Vimeo

Our website uses features provided by the Vimeo video portal. This service is provided by Vimeo Inc., New York, USA.

If you visit one of our pages featuring a Vimeo plugin, a connection to the Vimeo servers is established. Here the Vimeo server is informed about which of our pages you have visited. In addition, Vimeo will receive your IP address. This also applies if you are not logged in to Vimeo when you visit our website or do not have a Vimeo account. The information is transmitted to a Vimeo server in the US, where it is stored.If you are logged in to your Vimeo account, Vimeo allows you to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your Vimeo account.

For more information on how to handle user data, please refer to the Vimeo Privacy Policy at https://vimeo.com/privacy 

Google Web Fonts

For uniform representation of fonts, this page uses web fonts provided by Google. When you open a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.

For this purpose your browser has to establish a direct connection to Google servers. Google thus becomes aware that our web page was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web fonts is done in the interest of a uniform and attractive presentation of our website. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font is used by your computer.

Further information about handling user data, can be found at https://fonts.google.com/faq and in Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy 

2.2 Data protection (website)

The operators of this website take the protection of your Personal Data  very seriously. We treat your Personal Data  as confidential and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

If you use this website, various pieces of Personal Data  will be collected. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what information we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g. via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.

 

3. Your rights

3.1. Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to request confirmation as to whether we process your Personal Data  and, where this is the case, to obtain access to that Personal Data  in accordance with applicable data protection laws. 

3.2. Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

If your Personal Data  is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that it be rectified or completed without undue delay in accordance with Article 16 GDPR.

3.3. Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

Where we process your Personal Data  on the basis of our legitimate interests, you have the right to object to such processing on grounds relating to your particular situation. If your objection is justified and no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing exist, we will cease processing your Personal Data  for that purpose. Any processing carried out before your objection remains lawful. 

3.4. Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

Where the processing of your Personal Data  is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with future effect. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

3.5. Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) 

You may demand the erasure of your data under certain circumstances, e.g. if the data is no longer required for the purpose for that it was collected and/or processed.

3.6. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) 

Under the conditions set out in Article 18 GDPR, you have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Data . During such a restriction, we may continue to store your Personal Data , but it will only be processed where permitted by applicable law. 

3.7. Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) 

Where the processing of your Personal Data  is based on your consent or is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, you have the right, subject to the requirements of Article 20 GDPR, to receive the Personal Data  you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You may also request that this data be transmitted directly to another controller where this is technically feasible. 

3.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority 

If you believe that the processing of your Personal Data  does not comply with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority in accordance with Article 77 GDPR. This right is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies available to you. You can find more information on the data supervisory authorities in the European Union here. 

3.9 Children’s Privacy

Our Services published on the Google Play Store may aim for target audiences that include minors and older users. Since data protection laws are dependent on your country of residence,  you might be considered a minor at your current age. Where required by applicable law and Google Play Families requirements, we limit data collection for users identified as children and ensure non-personalized, age-appropriate ads, which we ensure by checking the age through a neutral age screen.

 

More information about the Google Play Families Policy can be found here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/17122218

 

4. Links to Other Sites

Our Services 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.

 

5. Contact information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process Personal Data , you can contact us at: 

Studio Seufz Enterprises GmbH & Co. KG,

vertreten durch die Gesellschafter Benedikt Hummel, Stefan Michel, Anselm Pyta

Telephone: +49 711 91202400

E-mail: xoxo@studioseufz.com

Website: www.studioseufz.com

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70188 Stuttgart

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