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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 05.12.2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to FotoBingo ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data when you use the FotoBingo mobile application.

By using FotoBingo, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Who is the Data Controller?

The Data Controller for your information is:

App Name: FotoBingo
Owner/Entity Name: Francisco & Nick GbR
Contact Email: [email protected]

3. Data We Collect

We adhere to the principle of Data Minimization. We only collect what is necessary to make the game work.

A. Data you provide to us:

  • User Content: Photos, videos, and text predictions ("Tiles") you upload to game lobbies.
  • Lobby Data: Nicknames or identifiers used within a specific game lobby.
  • Device Permissions: Access to your camera and photo library (only with your explicit consent/permission via the OS).

B. Data collected automatically:

  • Usage Data: Logs, crash reports, and performance metrics to ensure the app is stable.
  • Device Information: Device model, OS version, and unique device identifiers (for Firebase Authentication).

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following specific purposes based on Contractual Necessity (to play the game):

  • To create and manage game lobbies (e.g., "Sarah's Bachelorette").
  • To generate randomized Bingo cards.
  • To display "Proof" photos in the Game Feed for verification by other players.
  • To generate the final "Memory Scrapbook" collage.

5. Third-Party Processors (Firebase)

We use Google Firebase as our backend infrastructure. We do not sell your data to third parties. Firebase processes data on our behalf to provide:

  • Authentication: To manage user identity anonymously or via login.
  • Cloud Firestore: To store game state, predictions, and lobby info.
  • Cloud Storage: To securely store the photos and videos you upload.

For more information, please see Google’s Privacy & Terms.

6. Data Retention

  • Game Duration: Photos and lobby data are retained while the game is active.
  • Post-Game: We keep data until you manually delete it.
  • Deletion: You may delete a lobby or your account at any time.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request that we delete your data and photos.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke camera/photo library access via your device settings.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].