Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Berlin Experience ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

By using Berlin Experience, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not download, register with, or use this Application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account information (name, email address, profile picture)
• Country/region selection for community grouping
• Profile details (bio, interests, job role)
• Content you create (posts, comments, images)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable you to share content and connect with other users
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• Send notifications about app activity and updates
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

Content you choose to share publicly (posts, comments, profile information) will be visible to other users according to your privacy settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase)

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: You have access to permanently delete your account from the app
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at berlin@paperlessenv.app.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, it automatically delete from our system, whcih does not give us access to recover your account.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Third-Party Services

Our application may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Backend services, authentication, and analytics
• Google Sign-In: Authentication services

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 updating the "Last updated" date. 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: