Privacy policy
Last updated: February 22, 2025
Welcome to Limosa! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. It also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using Limosa, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Limosa Software (“we,” “us,” “our”) is responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with GDPR.
📍 Company Name: Limosa Software
📍 Address: Paxtonstraat 3-N, 8013 RP Zwolle, Netherlands
📍 Email: info@limosa.online
If you have any questions about this policy or how we process your data, you can contact us at the details above.
2. What Data We Collect and Why
We collect and process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
| Type of Data | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information (Name, Email, Password) | To create and manage your account | Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
| Usage Data (App activity, interactions) | To improve and analyze app performance | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Location Data (GPS coordinates) | To log sightings automatically | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Device Data (IP address, OS type, app version) | Security, fraud prevention, and technical improvements | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Community Features (Shared Sightings, Comments, Profile Information) | To enable social interaction within the app | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
🔹 We do not process sensitive personal data (e.g., race, religion, health data).
3. How We Use Your Data
- We use your data to:
Provide and maintain the Limosa app - Improve user experience and app performance
- Enable multiplayer and community features
- Provide customer support
- Send updates about new features (only if you have opted in)
We will never sell your data to third parties.
4. How We Handle Your Data
At Limosa, your privacy is our priority. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, in certain cases, we may work with trusted partners to ensure the best possible experience.
Your data remains private, but in specific situations, we may process it as follows:
- Essential Service Providers (e.g., cloud storage, analytics) – To ensure the app functions properly, we may use secure third-party services. These providers are contractually obligated to follow strict GDPR regulations.
- Legal Compliance – If required by law (e.g., fraud prevention or government requests), we may need to disclose limited data, but only when legally necessary.
- User-Requested Features – If you choose to connect with other users or enable integrations, data may be processed only with your explicit consent.
We carefully vet all third parties to ensure they comply with GDPR and handle your data securely.
5. Data Storage and Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
- Account data is stored until you delete your account.
- Location and sighting data are stored until you manually delete them.
- Usage data (analytics) is anonymized after 12 months.
6. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
🔹 Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR) – Request a copy of your data.
🔹 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – Correct any inaccurate data.
🔹 Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – Request deletion of your data.
🔹 Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18 GDPR) – Ask us to limit how we use your data.
🔹 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – Download your data in a structured format.
🔹 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR) – Object to certain processing activities.
🔹 Right to Withdraw Consent – Revoke consent for location tracking and notifications.
📧 To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@limosa.online
If you believe we are not handling your data lawfully, you can file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) via www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Limosa does not use tracking cookies for advertising. However, we may use:
🍪 Essential Cookies – To keep you logged in
📊 Analytics (Google Analytics, Firebase) – To understand app usage (opt-out available)
You can manage your cookie settings in your device preferences.
8. Data Transfers Outside the EU
We store your data on secure servers in the EU. If data is processed outside the EU, we ensure that adequate protection (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) is in place.
9. Security Measures
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:
✔ Encryption of sensitive data
✔ Regular security audits
✔ Two-factor authentication (2FA) for accounts (coming soon)
⚠️ No online service is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, contact us immediately.
10. Children’s Privacy
Limosa is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has used our service, please contact us, and we will delete the data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy. If we make significant changes:
📧 We will notify you via email (if applicable).
📌 The updated policy will be available in the app settings.
Last updated: February 22, 2025
12. Contact Us
For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
📩 Email: info@limosa.online
📍 Address: Paxtonstraat 3-N, 8013 RP Zwolle, Netherlands
