Privacy Policy

We are very delighted that you have chosen to use the Pianoo app (“Pianoo”, “App”). Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the operator of Pianoo, Sebastian Boldt. Pianoo is a mobile piano learning application for iOS and macOS. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed in connection with the App.

The use of Pianoo is generally possible without creating a user account. All data you enter is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to or stored on our own servers. However, certain technical data may be processed by third-party providers (such as Apple and Google Firebase) to ensure functionality and stability of the App. Where the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject.

The processing of personal data, such as a device identifier, crash data, or other technical information relating to a data subject, shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable German data protection laws. By means of this data protection declaration, we inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process in connection with the Pianoo App. Furthermore, data subjects are informed of the rights to which they are entitled.

1. Definitions

The data protection declaration of Pianoo is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the general public, as well as our users. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used.

2. Name and address of the controller

Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in the Member States of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:

sebastian boldt

Gaussstrasse 196f

22765 Hamburg

Deutschland

Email: self.dealloc@icloud.com

Website: sebastianboldt.io

3. Data processing in the Pianoo App

Pianoo is primarily designed to operate with data stored locally on your device. We do not operate our own backend server for user data. Nevertheless, certain technical data may be processed by third-party services to ensure stability and basic functionality.

4. Legal basis for processing

Art. 6(1) lit. f GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations relating to crash reporting through Firebase Crashlytics. Our legitimate interest is the improvement, stability, security and functionality of the Pianoo App.

Where processing is based on your consent (for example, if you explicitly enable certain optional features), Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis.

5. Data transfers and recipients

6. No user accounts and no marketing tracking

Pianoo does not create or require user accounts. We do not use the App for personalised advertising, marketing tracking, or analytics beyond crash reporting as described above. We do not sell or rent personal data.

7. Period for which personal data will be stored

Local app data is stored on your device for as long as you use the App. You can delete the data at any time by removing it in the App or by uninstalling the App from your device, which will generally remove the locally stored data.

Crash data stored by Firebase Crashlytics is retained only for as long as necessary to analyse and resolve the underlying technical issues and in accordance with Google’s retention policies.

8. Rights of the data subject

Each data subject shall have the rights granted by the European legislator in the GDPR. These rights include in particular:

To exercise any of these rights in relation to data we control (for example, crash data), you may contact us at any time using the contact details stated above. Please note that local app data stored solely on your device can generally be managed and deleted directly by you.

9. Security of processing

As the controller, we implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk. However, no method of transmission over mobile networks or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, legal requirements, or processing activities. The current version is always available within the App or on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly, especially after updates to the App.


Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the Pianoo App (“App”), provided by Sebastian Boldt. By downloading, installing or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by the Apple App Store Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA).

1. License

The App is licensed, not sold, to you. Subject to your compliance with these Terms and the EULA, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to install and use the App on any Apple device that you own or control and as permitted by the App Store terms.

2. Restrictions

You may not:

3. Third-party services

The App may rely on or interact with third-party services such as Apple iCloud and Google Firebase Crashlytics. Your use of such third-party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability or performance of third-party services.

4. Changes and availability

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App or any part of it at any time, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the App.

5. No warranty

The App is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Your use of the App is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of data, loss of profits or revenues, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the App.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable mandatory law.

7. Governing law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Mandatory consumer protection provisions of the country in which you have your habitual residence remain unaffected.

8. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The current version is available within the App or on our website. Continued use of the App after changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms or the App, please contact:

sebastian boldt
Gaussstrasse 196f
22765 Hamburg
Deutschland
Email: self.dealloc@icloud.com


Imprint / Legal Notice

Information pursuant to § 5 TMG (German Telemedia Act):

sebastian boldt
Gaussstrasse 196f
22765 Hamburg
Deutschland

Email: self.dealloc@icloud.com
Website: sebastianboldt.io

Responsible for the content of this App and this site in accordance with § 55 Abs. 2 RStV (German State Treaty on Broadcasting):

sebastian boldt
Gaussstrasse 196f
22765 Hamburg
Deutschland