Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy provides information on how we collect, process, and use personal data in connection with our services. The Privacy Policy applies to the PolitPro mobile app and its associated websites.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 16, 2025.

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The operators of these services are committed to the robust protection of your personal data. We handle your personal data with the utmost confidentiality, strictly adhering to statutory data protection regulations and the provisions outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you engage with our services, various types of personal data are collected. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you personally. This Privacy Policy details the specific data we collect, the purposes for which it is used, and the methods employed in its processing. Please be aware that data transmission over the internet, such as email communication, may inherently contain security vulnerabilities. Therefore, absolute protection of data from unauthorized access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.

The data controller responsible for processing data on this website is: Manuel Gutsche · Postfach 1107 · 90523 Wendelstein · DE · support@politpro.eu. A data controller is defined as the natural or legal person who, either alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, or similar identifying information).

To utilize our services, an account is automatically generated on our servers upon the initial launch of the app. During this process, the following data is transmitted:

Additional personal data, such as your name, postal address, financial details, or any information pertaining to the personal or material circumstances of an identified or identifiable individual (collectively referred to as 'personal data'; excluding email addresses, these are 'other personal data'), are not required for the use of our services. Consequently, we do not collect any 'other personal data' unless you explicitly provide it to us directly through our services or via alternative communication channels.

Optionally, you can link your account with an email address and/or phone number to enhance its security and enable seamless transfer across different devices or services.

By voluntarily providing additional demographic information, such as your federal state, postal code, gender, or year of birth, you enable us to offer enhanced and personalized services in the future. Please note that providing this data is entirely optional and not a prerequisite for the fundamental use of our services. We exclusively utilize your personal data to deliver our services and fulfill your specific requests and inquiries.

Furthermore, we may collect various data transmitted with each internet access. This includes, for example, IP addresses, details about the device used (such as its operating system like Android or iOS), or the configured system language.

In exceptional circumstances mandated by law, we may be obligated to disclose stored personal data. Such instances include, but are not limited to, judicial requests for information or situations involving a potential threat to life and limb.

For various features, particularly for the news feed, we integrate external content. This integration can occur either through displaying entire external websites within an embedded window in the app or by showcasing individual elements (e.g., images) directly within the app interface.

For all integrated external services, the terms of use and privacy policies of their respective operators apply. These policies typically outline various options (e.g., opt-in or opt-out) for managing potential data collection by these providers.

We do not transmit any data collected by us to the operators of external content beyond what is necessary for standard internet communication with websites.

Within our app, we utilize Firebase Cloud Messaging, a service provided by Google Ireland Ltd., located at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, to deliver push notifications to user devices. This process involves the use of a pseudonymous device identifier (device token). No additional personal data is transmitted. Data processing is conducted based on your explicit consent, in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Data may be transferred to the USA. To ensure an adequate level of data protection, Google employs Standard Contractual Clauses issued by the EU Commission. For more details, please visit: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

We utilize RevenueCat, a service provided by RevenueCat, Inc., located at 633 Taraval St. Suite 101, San Francisco, CA 94116, USA, for the management and analytical processing of in-app purchases and subscriptions within our application. RevenueCat processes data related to your purchases, encompassing transaction details and technical device information. This data processing is carried out pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, as it is necessary for the fulfillment of the contract concerning the acquisition of digital content. For additional information, please refer to RevenueCat's Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy/.

We employ Google Tag Manager, a service offered by Google Ireland Limited, located at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, for the centralized administration and control of website tags through a unified interface. Google Tag Manager itself does not collect cookies or store any personal data; its sole function is to facilitate the activation of other tags, which may then collect data. This processing is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, stemming from our legitimate interest in ensuring the technically flawless management of our services. For more information, please consult Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We utilize Google AdSense, a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, located at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, for the integration of advertisements on our website. AdSense employs cookies and similar technologies to personalize ads and evaluate the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. This involves processing information regarding your usage of this website and your device. The processing of this data is conducted based on your consent, in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. For additional details, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We utilize Clickio, a service provided by Clickio Limited, located at 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom. This service functions both for managing your data protection consents and as an advertising network to help finance our content. Clickio processes information related to your chosen settings, technical device data, and data necessary for the delivery of advertisements. The management of your consent is conducted pursuant to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR, whereas the delivery of personalized advertising is based on your explicit consent, in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. For more information, please consult Clickio's Privacy Policy: https://clickio.com/privacy/.

We employ Microsoft Clarity, a web analytics service provided by Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, located at One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. Clarity assists us in comprehending user interactions with our website by generating anonymized session recordings, heatmaps, and click interaction data. This process involves the use of cookies, which facilitate the analysis of your website usage. Data processing occurs solely upon receipt of your explicit consent, in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Collected data may, under certain circumstances, be transferred to Microsoft servers in the USA; we have implemented Standard Contractual Clauses with Microsoft to ensure an adequate level of data protection. For further details, please refer to Microsoft's Privacy Statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/de-de/privacystatement.

To continually optimize our services, we employ various methods for analyzing user behavior. For this purpose, we leverage internal, proprietary analytics tools that quantify, visualize, and evaluate the usage of our services' diverse features. We utilize this data to enhance user-friendliness and develop innovative new features.

We place great importance on safeguarding all personal data associated with the app or its use. We have implemented robust security measures to prevent the loss, misuse, and alteration of the data we store. Our security protocols and privacy policy are regularly reviewed, updated, and enhanced as appropriate. Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel. While we cannot guarantee that loss, misuse, or alteration of user data will never occur, we employ all reasonable measures to mitigate such risks.

We have implemented extensive additional precautions concerning the app and its usage. Nevertheless, it is important to understand that, despite all security measures, the exchange of information over the internet can never be entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted via the app while it is being transferred over the internet. Any such transmissions are undertaken at your own risk. We strongly advise responsible and cautious internet usage and careful handling of personal data.

You have the right to object to the future use of your personal data at any time and to request a partial or complete blocking of your data. Depending on the nature of your request, your personal data will be corrected, restricted, deleted, or information concerning it will be provided. No specific formalities are required for this. You can reach us via email at support@politpro.eu.

Upon revocation of consent for data use or a request for personal data deletion, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, unless legal obligations prevent such action. In such cases, the collection and use of that data will cease.

For any further questions, please feel free to contact us via the email address provided above.

Unless a more specific retention period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases. If you submit a legitimate deletion request or revoke consent for data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we have no other legally permissible reasons for retaining your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will occur after these reasons no longer apply.

If you have given your consent to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 Para. 2 lit. a GDPR, provided that special categories of data according to Art. 9 Para. 1 GDPR are processed. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also occurs based on Art. 49 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing additionally takes place based on Section 25 Para. 1 TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary for contract fulfillment or for carrying out pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. c GDPR. Data processing may also occur based on our legitimate interest according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Information on the specific legal bases applicable in each individual case will be provided in the following sections of this privacy policy.

In the course of our business activities, we collaborate with various external entities. This sometimes requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external entities when it is necessary for contract fulfillment, when we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., disclosing data to tax authorities), when we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, or when another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using processors, we only transfer our customers' personal data based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke any consent you have already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

IF DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 PARA. 1 GDPR). IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21 PARA. 2 GDPR).

In the event of GDPR violations, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right to complain exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

You have the right to have data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to yourself or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of data to another controller, this will only be done insofar as it is technically feasible.

Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, the purpose of data processing, and, if applicable, a right to rectification or deletion of this data. For this and for further questions on the subject of personal data, you can contact us at any time.

You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – apart from their storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser's address bar changing from http:// to https:// and by the padlock symbol in your browser's address bar.

When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

We hereby object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the impressum obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information, such as spam emails.