Privacy Policy for the App "wortspatz"

Last Updated: 17.03.2026

This Privacy Policy explains the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data within our iOS app "wortspatz" (hereinafter "App").

1. Controller

Ibach Innovation UG
Bei der Apostelkirche 15
20257 Hamburg
Germany
Email: wortspatz@andgineering.com

2. Principle: Local Data Processing

The App can generally be used without transmitting personal data to external servers. All content you create (e.g. vocabulary, learning progress, levels, streaks) is stored exclusively on your device.

We do not use tracking, analytics, or advertising technologies.

3. Exceptions: Data Transfers

a) Live Translation (DeepL API)

If you use the automatic translation feature, the text you enter will be transmitted to DeepL SE, Maarweg 165, 50825 Cologne, Germany.

The transmission is solely for providing the translation.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR

More information: https://www.deepl.com/privacy

b) Sharing Function

If you use the sharing feature, selected content will be temporarily stored on a server to make it accessible via a link.

This data is automatically deleted after a maximum of 30 days.

Server location: Germany

Hosting provider: Hetzner Online GmbH

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR

4. No Third-Country Transfers

No personal data is transferred to countries outside the European Union.

5. Data Retention

Local data remains on your device until you delete it (e.g. by uninstalling the App).

Shared data is automatically deleted after 30 days.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and data portability.

Since data is primarily stored locally, you can delete it directly on your device at any time.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Any external data transfer is encrypted (SSL/TLS).

8. Changes

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy if the App or legal requirements change.