Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice for This Website

We respect your privacy. When you visit this website, we do not use cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies.

If you contact us via the contact form or by e-mail, we will process the personal data you provide (such as your name, e-mail address, and message) solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry. We do not share this information with third parties unless legally required. Data will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, unless legal retention obligations apply.

All other personal data processing takes place exclusively within our app. For detailed information on how personal data is handled in the app, please refer to our Privacy Policy for the use of the “Judged” Application.

1. Controller

This app is operated by:
Judgr Technologies UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Email: data@judgedapp.com
(hereinafter “we” or “us”)

2. Scope of the Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store personal data when users (“you”) use the mobile application Judged.
We process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

3. Data We Collect and Process

We process the following categories of personal data:

Data Category	Examples	Purpose
Account Information	Name, email address, profile picture, password	Registration, login, account management
App Usage Data	Judged ratings, profile views, in-app actions	Core app functionality, analytics, bug fixes
Media Uploads	Photos and videos uploaded by users	Content sharing and interaction
Messages	Private chats between users	Communication between users, moderation
Device/Usage Statistics	Device ID, OS version, session duration	App optimization, crash detection, feature improvement
Subscription Information	Purchase history (via Apple/Google only)	Managing Premium subscriptions

Note: We do not collect location data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds (Art. 6 GDPR):

• Art. 6(1)(b) – Performance of a contract (e.g. registration, Premium features)
• Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest (e.g. app improvement, fraud prevention)
• Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent (e.g. when required for optional features or analytics)

5. Use of Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the app and its functions
• To enable user registration and secure login
• To allow user interaction and content sharing
• To operate the rating system (“Judged” functionality)
• To provide customer support
• To analyze user behavior for app improvement and bug fixing
• To enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• To manage subscriptions and billing (via App Store/Google Play)

6. Firebase and Other Service Providers

We use Firebase by Google as our backend service provider, including:

• Firebase Authentication (login/registration)
• Firebase Firestore (database for user content and messages)
• Firebase Analytics (usage statistics)
• Firebase Crashlytics (crash/error tracking)

These services are provided by:
Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Data may be stored and processed within the EU or transferred to third countries under appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses by Google).

7. Third Party Login

We offer login via Google and Apple ID. When using these options, we receive basic profile information (name, email, profile picture) to create your account.

8. Data Retention

We store personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by legal retention obligations. If you delete your account, your data will be deleted unless further retention is legally required.

9. Your Rights under the GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request a summary of personal data stored about you.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your personal data. Deleting your account is required for full erasure.
• Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request temporary limitation of data processing.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
• Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to data processing based on legitimate interest.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: data@judgedapp.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy

Users must be at least 16 years old, or meet the minimum legal age required by applicable local laws.

11. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or app changes. Continued use of the app after updates means you accept the revised policy.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact:
Judgr Technologies UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Mühlturmstraße 50, D-67346 Speyer
data@judgedapp.com