Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Perk App, operated by 1st-flame UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Schnellerstraße 60, 12439 Berlin ('we,' 'us,' or 'Perk'), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you use the Perk mobile application or related services.
Who We Are
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the data controller is 1st-flame UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Schnellerstraße 60, 12439 Berlin, Germany. If you reside outside these jurisdictions, Perk remains responsible for your data.
Where This Privacy Policy Applies
This Privacy Policy applies to the Perk mobile app, website, and any services operated by us. If any service is governed by a separate privacy policy, you will be notified.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, data generated through your use, and certain data from third parties:
- Account Data: Name, email, phone number, photos, date of birth, gender, preferences, and approximate location.
- Profile Data: Bio, interests, gift selections, and settings.
- Content: Messages, invitations, chats, photos, audio.
- Usage Data: Log-in times, activity, invitations, credits.
- Device Data: IP address, device identifiers, device type.
- Purchase Data: Transactions, payment method, rewards.
- Location Data: Precise or approximate geolocation (if consented).
- Support Data: Information provided when contacting support.
- Third-Party Data: Info from Apple, Google, Facebook if used.
Sensitive Data: Certain information (gender identity, orientation, health, photo verification) may be considered sensitive. By providing such data, you consent to its processing.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and deliver the Service.
- To personalize your experience and suggest connections.
- To process transactions and apply fees.
- To verify accounts and prevent fraud.
- To provide support and communicate with you.
- To conduct analytics and improve features.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To show relevant ads or offers (subject to your settings).
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
- Other Users: Certain profile and activity info is visible.
- Vendors and Partners: For hosting, payments, analytics.
- Partner Venues: Only necessary data for redemptions.
- Authorities: If required by law.
- Corporate Transactions: Data may transfer in case of merger.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country (e.g. USA). Safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses apply.
Data Security & Retention
- We use technical and organizational measures to protect data.
- Data is retained only as long as needed or legally required.
- After closure, data is deleted or anonymized unless required.
Your Rights
You may exercise rights in-app or by contacting [email protected]. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update your data
- Delete your account or data
- Withdraw consent (if applicable)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Complain to a data authority
Children’s Privacy
The Service is not for users under 18. If discovered, data will be removed.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy. Material changes will be notified. The latest version is always in the app and website.
How to Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact us via [email protected] or call us at +49 (0) 1789 712 789.
Company: 1st-flame UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Address: Schnellerstraße 60, 12439 Berlin, Germany