Privacy Policy
Welcome to Papilio!
Ben Walch, Obere Gasse 2a, 6835 Zwischenwasser, Österreich (hereinafter referred to as "Operator") operates websites (e.g. papilio.app) and mobile apps (Papilio app for Android, Papilio app for iOS) (hereinafter collectively "Services" / "Papilio services"), under the name "Papilio". The Operator is the controller of personal data within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Operator decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data and is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the processing takes place in accordance with governing personal data legislation.
Preamble
The Operator takes data privacy very seriously and wants to reveal openly and transparently how this topic is dealt with.
When Papilio is used, the operator is provided with a set of personal data. Personal data means information which can directly or indirectly be linked to a living natural person. Examples of personal data include name, address, telephone number and email address; however, information about IP numbers and user behaviour when using Papilio services may also constitute personal data. Below, the operator explains to the users of Papilio (hereinafter referred to as “user” or “users”) how data, what kind of data and for what purpose data is collected and to whom this data may be shared with. Finally, the operator informs users about their rights as well as internal rules for data storage.
This privacy policy is a supplement to the terms and conditions and applies to the use of the Papilio services and the utilisation of all other offered services on papilio.app or the Papilio app. The privacy policy applied refers to the policy available online at papilio.app at the time of a user's specific visit or at the time of the specific use of the Papilio services. By using Papilio services, the user fully accepts this privacy policy. Otherwise the use of Papilio services is not permitted.
Data Collection and Processing
The operator stores data in connection with the registration of an account and also in connection with subsequent use of the provided service. Personal data of the user is processed by the following two ways:
Personal Data that is given to us by the user
When an account is created or activities are carried out through the framework of the account, personal information about the individual user is needed. This personal data is actively provided to us by the user by e.g filling out the registration form. When signing up, the following data will be stored: first name, last name, username, password, email.
This data will be processed and used withing legal regulations, and is stored exclusively for the use of the service.
In order to preserve a certain amount of anonymity towards other users, only the first name of the user, and last name abbreviated to the first letter (John D.) instead of the full name (John Doe) is shown to other users.
Data collected when using the service
By using the service, the user provides data which is stored by the operator in its database. This process takes place for user recognition and to ensure the delivery of the service that the user has requested. The operator will also store information when the user contacts the operator, for example when the user e-mails the operator’s customer support, so that the operator can assist the user and answer open questions.
a. Technical information about the user’s device and internet connection
Through server logs and other tools the operator records information about the user’s device and internet connection. This information includes the operating system, browser version, IP addresses, cookies and other unique identifiers. The operator may, if neccessary, link such data to the user’s account, for instance so that the operator can resolve technical issues of the user.
b. Information about the use of the service
The operator registers the user’s account activities such as logging in or out of the user account, and any content the user creates by using the service. This information is used, amongst other things, to prevent abuse and fraudulent activities, and to improve the service.
c. Information about the user's location
When the service is used, the individual user’s location may be estimated through the IP or Geo-location detected on the individual’s device. This information is, for instance, used to show content relevant to the user’s location. When the user creates content, e.g an observation, by using the service, the location of the observation is displayed. The user can choose if the current location of the user's device may be used.
d. Cookies and locally stored content
When the user uses the service the operator applies various technologies in order to recognize the user. For instance, the operator uses cookies so that the user does not have to log in every time he/she visits the operator’s services.
Processing Purpose
The Operator uses data of the user for the following purposes:
Delivery of the service
The Operator uses personal information to personalise a user’s account and offer a good user experience. This relates primarily to user experience in connection with registration and login. To be able to create and publish content, e.g. observations, the user's account data is needed.
Preventing, limiting and investigating abuse of the service
We use information to restrict various forms of abuse of the service, such as fraudulent activities, denial of service attacks, spamming, unauthorized logins and other actions that violate our Terms & Conditions, or are prohibited by law.
Transfer of data
The Operator will not share, sell, convey or otherwise disclose personal data other than as stated in this Privacy Policy, unless it is required to do so by law or the user has given his/her explicit consent to do so.
However, personal data may be transferred due to the following reasons:
Disclosure of personal data to a third party
If there is suspicion of illegal activities in connection with the use of our services, information may be disclosed to the police and other public authorities subject to a court or administrative order. The Operator may share information with other third parties if they can prove an overriding interest in the identity verification of a user as well as in the determination of certain unlawful facts.
Cookies
This site uses cookies. These are small text files that are stored on your device. These do no damage. Your browser accesses these files. The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website. Popular browsers offer the preference option of not allowing cookies. Note: There is no guarantee that you will be able to access all the functions of this website without restrictions if you make the appropriate settings.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyse how visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
You can prevent Google’s collection and use of data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available under https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
Rights of the user
Information, correction and deletion
As a user, you will receive, at your request, free information about which personal data has been stored about you. If your request does not conflict with a legal obligation to retain data (eg data retention), you are entitled to correct incorrect data and to block or delete your personal data.
To exercise this right the user can use the contact form of the papilio.app website or write an email to the support.