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Privacy Policy of www.clubfindr.com

Privacy Policy of www.clubfindr.com

This Application collects some Personal Data from its Users.

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Owner and Data Controller

Clubfindr
Owned and operated by Nathan Austin
Südostallee 124
12487 Berlin, Germany

Owner contact email: admin@clubfindr.com

Types of Data Collected

Among the types of Personal Data that this Application collects, by itself or through third parties, there are:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name; Email addresses (general and platform-specific, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer); Phone number; Postal address; Password (stored as a hashed value).
  • Account and Authentication Data: User IDs; Session IDs; Access tokens and refresh tokens for our Application and third-party services; Confirmation codes and verification details.
  • Preferences and Usage Data: Genre preferences; Cookie preferences; Session activity and timestamps.
  • Social and Online Presence: Profile links to social media and music platforms (e.g., Spotify URI, SoundCloud link); Streaming service usernames and IDs.
  • Bar and Venue Information (for Managers): Bar name; Contact person; Bar contact details; Bar address and website; Music service used.
  • Artist Information: Artist name; Genres; Artist contact email; Primary city.
  • Event Information: Event name and ID; Club name and address; Event date and time; Event genres; Event image.
  • Location Data: City; Geographic position; Precise location.
  • Usage Data and Cookies: Trackers; Usage Data; number of Users; session statistics.

Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.

Personal Data may be freely provided by the User or, in the case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Application.

Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by this Application is mandatory, and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this Application to provide its services. In cases where this Application specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or functioning of the Service.

Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.

Any use of Cookies – or other tracking tools – by this Application or by the owners of third-party services used by this Application serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in this document and in the Cookie Policy.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published, or shared through this Application.

Mode and Place of Processing the Data

Methods of Processing

The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data.

The Data processing is carried out using computers and IT-enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge involved with the operation of this Application (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.

Place

The Data is processed at the Owner's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

All data processing and storage occur within Germany and the European Union. No personal data is transferred outside these regions.

Retention Time

Unless specified otherwise in this document, Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained longer due to applicable legal obligations.

If a User has not logged in within the period specified by German law (e.g., two years), their personal data, such as name and associated email addresses, will be deleted or anonymized.

The Purposes of Processing

The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Service, comply with legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of its Users or third parties), detect any malicious or fraudulent activity, as well as the following:

  • Registration and Authentication
  • Analytics
  • Location-based Interactions
  • Personalization
  • Communication
  • Security and Compliance

For specific information about the Personal Data used for each purpose, the User may refer to the section “Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data.”

Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data

Analytics

The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior.

Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Limited)

Google Analytics 4 is a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of this Application, prepare reports on its activities, and share them with other Google services. Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses are used at collection time and then discarded before Data is logged in any data center or server.

Personal Data processed: number of Users; session statistics; Trackers; Usage Data.

Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Location-based Interactions

Non-continuous Geolocation (this Application)

This Application may collect, use, and share User location Data to provide location-based services. Most browsers and devices provide tools to opt out of this feature by default. If explicit authorization has been provided, the User’s location data may be tracked by this Application.

Personal Data processed: geographic position; precise location.

Registration and Authentication

By registering or authenticating, Users allow this Application to identify them and give them access to dedicated services.

Third-Party Authentication Services

We use OAuth to allow Users to connect their accounts with services like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and SoundCloud. We collect user data according to the agreements on their OAuth login.

Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policies of these services.

Links to their privacy policies:

Personalization and Communication

Service Delivery and Personalization

We use Data to create and manage user accounts, personalize content and recommendations based on user preferences, and match Users with bars and events that suit their interests.

Push Notifications from Bars

Bars may send push notifications through our platform to Users with similar genre preferences. Personal identifiers (like names or emails) are not disclosed to the bars.

Security and Compliance

Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect Data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

Cookie Policy

This Application uses Trackers. To learn more, Users may consult the Cookie Policy.

Further Information for Users

Legal Basis of Processing

The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following applies:

  • Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes.
  • Provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof.
  • Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject.
  • Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.

In any case, the Owner will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing and, in particular, whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.

The Rights of Users Based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.

In particular, Users have the right to do the following, to the extent permitted by law:

  • Withdraw their consent at any time. Users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their Personal Data.
  • Object to processing of their Data. Users have the right to object to the processing of their Data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent.
  • Access their Data. Users have the right to learn if Data is being processed by the Owner, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing, and obtain a copy of the Data undergoing processing.
  • Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their Data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.
  • Restrict the processing of their Data. Users have the right to restrict the processing of their Data. In this case, the Owner will not process their Data for any purpose other than storing it.
  • Have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right to obtain the erasure of their Data from the Owner.
  • Receive their Data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any hindrance.
  • Lodge a complaint. Users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.

Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis for Data transfers abroad and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.

Details About the Right to Object to Processing

Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner, or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection.

Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time, free of charge and without providing any justification. Where the User objects to processing for direct marketing purposes, the Personal Data will no longer be processed for such purposes.

How to Exercise These Rights

Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. Such requests are free of charge and will be answered by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month, providing Users with the information required by law. Any rectification or erasure of Personal Data or restriction of processing will be communicated by the Owner to each recipient, if any, to whom the Personal Data has been disclosed unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. At the Users’ request, the Owner will inform them about those recipients.

Additional Information About Data Collection and Processing

Legal Action

The User's Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of this Application or the related Services.

The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.

System Logs and Maintenance

For operation and maintenance purposes, this Application and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with this Application (System logs) or use other Personal Data (such as the IP Address) for this purpose.

Information Not Contained in This Policy

More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying its Users on this page and possibly within this Application and/or—as far as technically and legally feasible—sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom.

Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.

Definitions and Legal References

Personal Data (or Data)

Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information—including a personal identification number—allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.

Usage Data

Information collected automatically through this Application (or third-party services employed in this Application), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by the Users, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilized to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server's answer, the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilized by the User, the various time details per visit, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User's IT environment.

User

The individual using this Application who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Data Subject

The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.

Data Processor (or Processor)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.

Data Controller (or Owner)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data.

This Application

The means by which the Personal Data of the User is collected and processed.

Service

The service provided by this Application as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this site/application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, all references made within this document to the European Union include all current member states.

Cookie

Cookies are Trackers consisting of small sets of data stored in the User's browser.

Tracker

Tracker indicates any technology—e.g., Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags, and fingerprinting—that enables the tracking of Users, for example by accessing or storing information on the User’s device.

Latest update: Sep 16 2024