Privacy Policy of Unbogify GmbH for Barhopper’s Guide

  1. Controller

    The data controller pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
    Unbogify GmbH
    Zelterstraße 10
    10439 Berlin
    Germany
    Email: info@barhoppers.guide

  2. General Information

    We only process personal data of our users to the extent necessary to provide a functional platform and deliver our content and services.

    Personal data is processed either on a legal basis (Art. 6(1)(a), (b), (f) GDPR) or based on your explicit consent.

  3. Use of App and Website

    You can use Barhopper’s Guide without registering. In that case, only technical data is processed that is required for the display and security of the app or website (e.g. IP address, device information, access time).

    Some features (e.g. favorites, check-ins, photo uploads) require a user account. In that case, we store your email address and, if provided, additional profile information such as profile picture or location data.

  4. Registration and User Account

    The following data is stored upon registration:

    • Email address
    • Password (encrypted)
    • Time of registration and last login

    Additional profile information may be added optionally.

    Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of contract).

  5. User Content (Check-ins, Photos, Reviews)

    If you upload content (e.g. photos, reviews, check-ins), we process:

    • the uploaded material (e.g. images)
    • timestamp of upload
    • reference to the related bar
    • optional: location and rating data

    Please note that uploaded content may be publicly visible.

  6. Legal Basis for Processing

    Processing is based on:

    • performance of our services (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR),
    • your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR),
    • our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), e.g. to prevent abuse, measure reach, and improve the service.
  7. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Content

    Our platform contains affiliate links, e.g. to Amazon. Clicking such links may involve third-party cookies and transmission of personal data (e.g. IP address, referrer). Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

    We also use third-party content such as:
    – Google Maps / Apple Maps (for maps)
    – Instagram (linked content)

  8. Payment Providers (future use)

    If we introduce paid features, payment providers such as Stripe or PayPal may be used. Their respective privacy policies apply. Your payment data will only be shared when initiating a transaction.

  9. Cookies and Tracking

    We currently do not use cookies or tracking tools for analytics. Should this change in the future, we will ask for your explicit consent (via cookie banner).

  10. Storage Duration and Deletion

    We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.

    You can delete your user account at any time. All related data will be deleted unless legal obligations require otherwise.

  11. Your Rights

    You have the right to:

    • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
    • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
    • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
    • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
    • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
    • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
    • Withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

    Contact us at: info@barhoppers.guide

  12. Supervisory Authority

    You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority, such as:
    Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
    Alt-Moabit 59–61
    10555 Berlin
    https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

  13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

    We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The version available at the time of use shall apply.