ChibiGeo Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. We only collect the personal information that is necessary to provide you with our services, and we do not sell or rent your data to anyone else.

This policy has been created to provide transparency to you about what personal information we collect and the purposes for doing so.

Privacy Policy​

This privacy policy applies to the ChibiGeo application ("Application") and related services, including the iOS app,self-hosted, SaaS (Software as a Service), and hosted versions provided to Patreon subscribers of the "hosted ChibiGeo" tier. ChibiGeo is developed by ZeitFlow UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("Service Provider"). This policy describes how data is handled within ChibiGeo and your privacy rights.

What information does the Application obtain and how is it used?​

We may collect and store the following data for functionality, security, and service improvements:

• User account information
• Location data sent to the service
• Analytics and performance metrics (anonymized)

This data is used solely for providing the ChibiGeo service and is not shared with third parties except where necessary for operation (e.g., hosting providers, database storage, bug tracking).

What data is being processed and stored?​

User account information​

User data is being collected from the user when they sign up for the SaaS version of ChibiGeo and used to provide the service.

• Email address
• Password
• User ID
• User status
• User settings

Geodata​

Location data is being collected from the user when they explicitly upload their location history to the service. This data is used to provide the service: geocode or reverse geocode data and return results. No geodata received by the service is stored on the server.

• Location data
• Device information
• Application usage data
• Error logs

Analytics and performance metrics​

Analytics and performance metrics are being collected from the user. This data is used to improve the service: analyze usage patterns, identify and fix bugs, and enhance the user experience.

• Usage data
• Error logs
• Performance metrics
• Device information
• Application usage data

How data is being stored?​

All data is being stored on the Service Provider's infrastructure. This includes encrypted database storage and backups. All data is being transferred over HTTPS and stored in the EU. Logs and error traces can be sent to bug tracking services of Service Provider's choice (e.g. Sentry) for further analysis and fixing bugs. Logs are being stored for a maximum of 30 days.

Do third parties see and/or have access to information obtained by the Application?​

Data is not shared with third parties except where required for service functionality (e.g., cloud hosting, backups, analytics in an anonymized format).

Data retention and opt-out options​

You can delete your account and associated data by contacting us at [email protected]. By default, your data is being kept for a year after your subscription ends. You can also request to delete your data immediately.

Children​

The Application is not designed for or marketed to children under 13. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us to request its removal.

Security​

The Service Provider takes data security seriously. Reasonable measures are taken to protect data, including encryption and secure storage.

Changes to This Privacy Policy​

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Users are encouraged to review it regularly for any changes. Continued use of ChibiGeo constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

This privacy policy is effective as of 22.08.2025.

Your Consent​

By using ChibiGeo, you consent to the data handling practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us​

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using ChibiGeo, please contact us at [email protected].

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