Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website and the Rostories App app is:

Hüseyin Can Dönmez
Henhöferstraße 4
75179 Pforzheim
Germany
Email: legal@rostories.app

2. Overview

Rostories App is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the Rostories App app and website in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO).

3. Data We Collect

We do not collect personal data directly. The Rostories App app does not require account creation or login. The legal basis for any processing would be Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).

4. Email Communications

If you choose to contact us or submit a Rostory suggestion via email, we will receive your email address and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or process your submission. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

5. In-App Purchases

Rostories App uses Apple's StoreKit 2 for in-app purchases and subscriptions. All payment processing is handled entirely by Apple Inc. as a data processor. We do not receive, process, or store your payment information. For details, please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy.

6. iCloud Sync

Rostories App may use Apple's iCloud to sync your app data across your devices. This data is stored on Apple's servers as a data processor and is subject to Apple's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to this data.

7. Analytics & Cookies

We do not use third-party analytics services or cookies. This website does not use cookies or tracking technologies. Apple may collect anonymized usage data through App Store Connect, which we can access in aggregate form only.

8. Network Time Verification

The app contacts apple.com to verify the current date and time. Your IP address is exposed to these servers as part of the connection.

9. Third-Party Services

We do not share your data with third parties beyond Apple's services and the network time servers described above. We do not display advertisements in the app.

10. Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal data directly, no retention policy applies. Email communications are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about your personal data.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request restriction of processing.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can request your data in a portable format.
• Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Since we do not collect personal data directly, these rights primarily apply to any email communications you have sent us. Contact us at legal@rostories.app to exercise your rights.

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority for Baden-Württemberg is:

Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg
Lautenschlagerstraße 20
70173 Stuttgart
Germany
Website: www.baden-wuerttemberg.datenschutz.de

13. Children's Privacy

Rostories App is recommended for users aged 16 and older due to themes involving mystery and suspense. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

15. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: legal@rostories.app

Last updated: April 2026