Privacy Policy – Seahorse Anchor Alarm

I. Data Controller

II. Purpose of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy aims to inform users of the Seahorse Anchor Alarm mobile application (hereinafter: Application), developed and operated by Appz4 Kft. (hereinafter: Service Provider or Controller), about how their personal data is collected, processed, and protected in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).

The Controller is committed to ensuring the security and lawful processing of personal data and implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal data.

III. Purpose, Legal Basis and Scope of Data Processing

1. Using the Application in Guest Mode

The Application may be used in guest mode without registration. In this case, the Service Provider does not collect any personal data – only basic technical information required for the functioning of the app (e.g., device identifier, error logs, settings).

2. Registration via Social Login

Users may register or sign in using their social accounts (Google, Apple, or Facebook). The Service Provider only receives the data necessary for identification (name, e-mail address, profile ID). These data are solely used for user authentication and access management within the app.

3. Premium Subscription and Payments

Premium features can be purchased via the integrated in-app subscription systems of Apple App Store and Google Play. The Service Provider does not have access to or store users’ bank card data. All payments are handled by Apple or Google. The Service Provider only stores subscription status and validity to ensure access to premium features.

4. Contact and Support

If a User contacts the Service Provider via e-mail or through the Application, the provided information (e.g., name, e-mail address, message content) will only be used for communication and troubleshooting purposes.

5. Location Data Processing

The Application processes the User's location data solely to provide its core anchor alarm functionality and related features essential for safe vessel monitoring.

Location data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Anchor monitoring: Detecting whether the vessel has moved outside the user-defined anchor radius
• Alarm triggering: Activating alerts when movement exceeds predefined safety thresholds
• Map visualization: Displaying the vessel's position on interactive nautical maps
• Weather and marine data: Providing accurate, location-based weather and wind information relevant to the vessel's position

How location data is processed:

• Location data is primarily processed locally on the User's device for real-time anchor monitoring and alarm detection
• The Application may access location data in the foreground and/or background, as required to continuously monitor anchor position and trigger alarms even when the Application is not actively open
• Limited location coordinates may be transmitted to external mapping or weather service providers strictly for map rendering and local forecast data
• Anchor position data may be temporarily stored on the Service Provider's servers to maintain anchor session state and alarm continuity

Data protection and sharing:

• The Service Provider does not sell, rent, or use location data for advertising, analytics, or profiling purposes
• Location data is not shared with third parties except for essential technical service providers required to deliver mapping or weather functionality
• Location data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide the anchor alarm service

User control:

• Users can manage or revoke location permissions at any time via their device settings
• Disabling location access will prevent the anchor alarm and related features from functioning correctly

Legal basis:

The legal basis for processing location data is the performance of a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as location monitoring is a core and indispensable function of the Application.

IV. Legal Basis of Processing

Data processing is based on the following legal grounds under Article 6 of the GDPR:

• the User’s consent (e.g., for social login),
• performance of a contract (e.g., premium subscription activation),
• the legitimate interest of the Controller (e.g., system security, error monitoring).

V. Data Transfers and Security

Personal data is not shared with third parties except for technical partners necessary for the functioning of the Application (e.g., Apple, Google). These partners act in accordance with EU-approved data protection frameworks and implement appropriate security safeguards.

All personal data is stored on encrypted and password-protected servers. No paper-based storage is performed. In the event of a data breach, the Controller will notify the competent supervisory authority (NAIH) within 72 hours.

VI. Rights of the User

Users have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’)
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object

Requests regarding data rights can be submitted via e-mail to support@seahorse.app. The Controller will respond to all requests without undue delay and no later than 30 days from receipt.

VII. Remedies and Supervisory Authority

Users may file complaints with the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH):

VIII. Final Provisions

This Privacy Policy enters into force on October 7, 2025. The Controller reserves the right to amend it. Any changes will be published in the Application and on the official website.