Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use the Service, as well as your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
• Application refers to Peer App, the software program provided by the Company.
• Company refers to Peer Network PSE UG, Eisenacherstrasse 103a, 10781, Berlin, Germany.
• Country refers to: Berlin, Germany
• Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cell phone or a digital tablet.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service refers to the Application.
• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
• You mean the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information (Only with user consent) that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• User profile information (Profile pic, description, user name)
• Uploaded media (images, text, video, audio)

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

This data helps us:

• Improve application performance and usability
• Detect suspicious or abusive behavior on the platform
• Enforce community guidelines by identifying content misuse patterns

Use of Firebase Services

Peer Network uses Google Firebase, a secure cloud platform provided by Google LLC, to support various app functions including analytics, crashlytics, remote config, messaging (notifications), performance. These services help us improve app performance, maintain content moderation, and ensure user safety.

How Peer Network Uses Firebase

• Firebase Analytics – to understand user behavior and improve app functionality
• Firebase Crashlytics – to detect and resolve crashes or technical issues
• Firebase Remote Config – to remotely update app features and content without requiring a new app release
• Firebase Messaging – to send push notifications and in-app messages (only with user consent)
• Firebase Performance Monitoring – to measure app performance and ensure a smooth user experience

User Control and Privacy Compliance

Firebase does not collect personally identifiable information by default. We do not link Firebase-collected data to users' personal profiles unless required for a feature (e.g., email login). Data collected via Firebase is not sold or shared for advertising purposes.

Information Collected while Using the Application

While using Our Application, in order to provide features of Our Application, We may collect, with Your prior permission:

• Information regarding your location
• Pictures and other information from your Device's camera and photo library

You can enable or disable access to this information at any time, through Your Device settings.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service
• To manage Your Account and provide access to different functionalities
• For the performance of contracts and services
• To contact You regarding updates, security notifications, and informative communications
• To provide You with news, special offers and general information (unless You have opted out)
• To manage Your requests and provide assistance
• For legal purposes, including mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring
• For other purposes such as data analysis and service improvement

Information Sharing

We may share Your personal information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: To monitor and analyze the use of our Service
• With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates
• With business partners: Limited, non-sensitive data may be shared when offering integrated features
• With other users: When You choose to share information in public areas
• With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when used to strengthen security or improve functionality, or when legally obligated to retain this data for longer periods.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data and user generated content, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Delete/Update Your Personal Data

In accordance with Article 17 GDPR (Right to Erasure) and other applicable data protection laws, you have the right to request the deletion, correction, or restriction of your personal data.

• Profile Data: You may update or modify your profile details through account settings
• Submitted Content: You may submit requests for review or removal of content
• Content Visibility: You may report or hide content that you consider inappropriate

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law Enforcement

Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Other Legal Requirements

The Company may disclose Your Personal Data to:

• Comply with a legal obligation
• Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• Protect the personal safety of Users or the public
• Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18+. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18+. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service allows users to share links to external websites. These links may appear in user-generated content or within the app's informational sections. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, as we have no control over third-party sites.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.