Privacy Policy

This privacy notice is provided by bithaus.tech, Unipessoal Lda ("we," "us," or "our") formerly known as João Pedro Silveira, Unipessoal Lda. All references to the former name in previous agreements, communications, or legal terms refer to the same legal entity, which has now been rebranded as bithaus.tech, Unipessoal Lda.

We are a company registered in Portugal with the VAT number PT516922769.

We operate the applications listed on this link, this website, as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:

• Download and use our mobile applications, or any other application of ours that links to this privacy notice
• Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events

This Privacy Policy applies to all bithaus.tech, Unipessoal Lda Services.

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.

Feedback and Support Data. When you contact us for support or submit feedback through the app, we collect:

• Contact Information: Your email address (required to respond to your feedback)
• Feedback Content: The message you submit and any screenshots or information you provide
• Technical Context: Anonymized device ID, app version, device model, iOS version
• Usage Context: Country/region, app purchase status, and relevant app settings to help diagnose issues

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and improve our Services. Your feedback is kept private and confidential.

Payment Data. We do not collect any data related to the process of payment. All payment data is stored and managed by Apple App Store. You may find their privacy notice at: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/app-store/.

Application Data and Device Permissions

Our mobile application requires access to certain device features and permissions to provide its core functionality. The app will not function without Location Services enabled. Below are the specific permissions we may request and the data we collect when you grant them:

• Location Services (Required). We collect precise location data from your device's GPS to provide speed tracking, distance measurement, and location-based services. This data is processed locally on your device for core speedometer functionality. Location data is essential for our Services and the app cannot operate without this permission.
• Motion and Fitness (Optional). When granted, we access barometer data from your device's sensors to improve altitude readings and enhance location accuracy. This permission is optional but improves the precision of our Services.
• Apple Music (Optional). We collect song and album information from your Apple Music library to display artwork and metadata within the app interface. We also access music playback controls to allow you to control music from within our app. This data remains on your device.
• Notifications (Optional). We may send push notifications for various app communications and user engagement features. You can control notification preferences in your device settings.
• Background App Refresh (Optional). When enabled, we continue to collect location data when the app is running in the background, allowing for continuous tracking during trips. This data is processed locally on your device.
• Mobile Device Data. We automatically collect device information including your mobile device ID, model, manufacturer, operating system version, device and application identification numbers, and hardware specifications. This technical data helps us ensure compatibility and troubleshoot issues.
• Usage and Consumption Data. We may share consumption data with Apple through the Send Consumption Information API to enhance the refund process. This data includes information relevant to Apple's review of refund requests, as outlined in Apple's Privacy Policy. Apple retains this data only as long as necessary to fulfill this purpose and may share it with service providers who act on their behalf, partners, or others at the user's direction, but not for marketing purposes.

Information automatically collected

In Short: Some information — such as your device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

The information we collect includes:

• Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files.
• Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services.

Third-Party Service Providers. We may receive information from our analytics and technical service providers to help us measure app performance, usage trends, and technical metrics. This data is collected through our Services in accordance with their own privacy policies. A complete list of the third-party service providers that operate in our Services can be found in Appendix A below.

This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our application(s), for troubleshooting, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

App Store Privacy Label Disclosure

In accordance with Apple's App Store privacy requirements, we provide the following disclosure of data collection practices. All data collected is not linked to your identity and cannot be used to personally identify you.

Types of Data Collected (Not Linked to You):

• Location Data: We access your device's location to provide speed tracking and related features. This data is processed locally on your device and used only for core app functionality.
• Identifiers: We collect anonymized device and app identifiers for analytics and app functionality purposes. These identifiers cannot be used to personally identify you.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the app, including features used and app performance metrics, to improve our Services.
• Diagnostics: We collect technical diagnostic information to identify and fix bugs, crashes, and performance issues.
• Other Data: We may collect additional technical data necessary for app functionality and improvement, such as device specifications and system configuration.

Data Usage: All collected data is used solely to:

• Provide core speedometer functionality including speed tracking, trip recording, and location-based features
• Improve app performance, fix bugs, and enhance user experience
• Identify and fix technical issues, crashes, and performance problems
• Analyze app usage patterns to develop new features and improvements
• Ensure app security and prevent misuse of our Services

We do not claim ownership over your personal data or device settings. You retain control over your personal information as described throughout this Privacy Policy.

Local vs. Cloud Data Processing

Local Processing (On Your Device): Most of your sensitive data is processed locally on your device and never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share it.

• Location Data: Your GPS location, speed calculations, and trip data are processed entirely on your device. This data stays on your device unless you choose to export or share trip information.
• Apple Music Data: Song and album information is accessed and displayed locally. This data remains on your device.
• Speed Calculations: All speedometer functionality, including speed tracking and distance measurements, is computed locally on your device.

Data Transmitted to Third-Party Services: We do not operate our own servers. Only limited, anonymized technical data is transmitted directly to third-party service providers.

• Analytics Data: Anonymized usage statistics and app performance metrics are sent to TelemetryDeck (EU-based) to help us improve the app.
• Error Reports: Crash reports and diagnostic data are sent to Sentry (US-based) to help us fix bugs and improve stability.
• Subscription Data: Purchase verification data is sent to RevenueCat (US-based) to manage App Store subscriptions.
• Feedback Data: When you submit feedback, your email and message are sent directly to us via email or our support API.

This local-first approach ensures your most sensitive data (location, trips, personal usage patterns) remains private and under your control.

Children's Privacy

Age Requirements: Our Services are intended for users who are at least 13 years old or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction to use mobile applications, whichever is higher.

Collection from Children: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information through our Services. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.

Parental Rights: If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will work with you to address any concerns and take appropriate action.

Apple ID Requirements: Our Services are distributed through the Apple App Store, which requires users to have an Apple ID. Apple's terms require users to be at least 13 years old to create an Apple ID in most countries, which aligns with our age requirements.

Supervised Usage: While our app is designed to be safe for appropriate-age users, we recommend that parents or guardians supervise the use of location-based applications by minors, especially when used in vehicles or during transportation activities.

iOS and Apple App Store Specific Provisions

App Store Distribution: Our Services are exclusively distributed through Apple's App Store. Your download, installation, and use of our Services are subject to Apple's App Store Terms and Conditions in addition to this Privacy Policy.

Apple's Role in Data Processing:

• Payment Processing: Apple handles all payment processing, subscription management, and billing. We do not have access to your payment information or credit card details.
• App Store Analytics: Apple may collect its own analytics data about app downloads, updates, and usage through the App Store platform, governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.
• iOS System Permissions: All device permissions (Location, Motion & Fitness, Apple Music, Notifications) are managed through iOS system settings and are subject to Apple's iOS privacy framework.
• Refund Processing: When you request refunds through Apple, we may share consumption data with Apple via their Send Consumption Information API to facilitate the refund review process.

iOS Privacy Features: Our app is designed to work with iOS privacy features including:

• App Tracking Transparency: We respect iOS App Tracking Transparency requirements and do not track users across other companies' apps or websites.
• Privacy Labels: Our App Store privacy label accurately reflects our data collection practices as described in this policy.
• System Permission Prompts: iOS will prompt you before granting permissions, and you can modify these at any time in iOS Settings.
• Location Privacy: We support iOS location privacy features including approximate location and location sharing controls.

Apple vs. Developer Responsibilities: Apple, not us, is responsible for App Store-related data processing, payment handling, and platform-level analytics. We are responsible for data processing within our app as described throughout this Privacy Policy.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We process your information to provide and improve our speedometer Services, ensure app security and stability, provide customer support, and comply with legal obligations.

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:

• To provide core app functionality. We process location and device data to deliver speed tracking, trip recording, and related speedometer features.
• To improve our Services. We analyze usage patterns and technical data to enhance app performance, fix bugs, and develop new features.
• To ensure app security and stability. We process diagnostic and technical data to maintain service security, prevent crashes, and ensure optimal performance.
• To provide customer support. We may use your information when you contact us for technical support or assistance with our Services.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason (i.e., legal basis) to do so under applicable law, like with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services to enter into or fulfill our contractual obligations, to protect your rights, or to fulfill our legitimate business interests.

If you are located in the EU or UK

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR require us to explain the valid legal bases we rely on in order to process your personal information. As such, we may rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:

• Consent. We may process your information if you have given us permission (i.e., consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Legitimate Interests. We may process your information when we believe it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests and those interests do not outweigh your interests and fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligations. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations.
• Vital Interests. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of a third party.

If you are located in Canada

We may process your information if you have given us specific permission (i.e., express consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose, or in situations where your permission can be inferred (i.e., implied consent).

In some exceptional cases, we may be legally permitted under applicable law to process your information without your consent, including, for example:

• If collection is clearly in the interests of an individual and consent cannot be obtained in a timely way
• For investigations and fraud detection and prevention
• For business transactions provided certain conditions are met
• If it is contained in a witness statement and the collection is necessary to assess, process, or settle an insurance claim
• For identifying injured, ill, or deceased persons and communicating with next of kin
• If we have reasonable grounds to believe an individual has been, is, or may be victim of financial abuse
• If it is reasonable to expect collection and use with consent would compromise the availability or the accuracy of the information and the collection is reasonable for purposes related to investigating a breach of an agreement or a contravention of the laws of Canada or a province
• If disclosure is required to comply with a subpoena, warrant, court order, or rules of the court relating to the production of records
• If it was produced by an individual in the course of their employment, business, or profession and the collection is consistent with the purposes for which the information was produced
• If the collection is solely for journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes
• If the information is publicly available and is specified by the regulations

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following categories of third parties.

Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. The categories of third parties we may share personal information with are as follows:

• Data Analytics Services (for app performance and usage analytics)
• Error Tracking Services (for crash reporting and debugging)
• Subscription Management Services (for App Store purchase verification)
• Cloud Platform Services (for app distribution and updates)

We also may need to share your personal information in the following situations:

• Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?

In Short: We are not responsible for the safety of any information that you share with third-party websites or services that we may link to.

The Services may link to third-party websites, online services, or mobile applications that are not affiliated with us. Accordingly, we do not make any guarantee regarding any such third parties, and we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of such third-party websites, services, or applications. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

Data shared with Apple through the Send Consumption Information API is retained by Apple only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purpose of processing refund requests. For details on Apple's retention policies, refer to their Privacy Policy.

Data Retention Schedule

Below is a breakdown of how long different types of data are retained:

Local Data (Stored on Your Device):

• Location Data & Trip Records: Retained on your device until you delete the app or manually delete trips
• App Settings & Preferences: Retained on your device until you delete the app or reset settings
• Apple Music Data: Accessed in real-time, not stored by our app

Analytics & Technical Data (Third-Party Services):

• Usage Analytics: Retained according to our third-party analytics providers' policies (see Appendix A)
• Crash Reports & Diagnostics: Retained according to our error tracking service policies
• Performance Metrics: Automatically deleted when no longer needed for service improvement

Apple-Managed Data:

• Subscription Data: Managed by Apple according to their retention policies
• Refund-Related Data: Retained by Apple only as long as necessary for refund processing
• App Store Analytics: Managed by Apple according to their privacy policy

Other Data:

• Communications & Legal Compliance: Retained as necessary for business operations and as required by applicable laws

7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: In some regions, such as the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Canada, you have rights that allow you greater access to and control over your personal information.

In some regions (like the EEA, UK, and Canada), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability.

You can make such a request by contacting us using the contact details provided in section 11 below.

Withdrawing your consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the contact details provided below.

If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at [email protected].

How to Manage Your Data and Permissions

iOS System Permissions: You control most data collection through iOS Settings:

• To manage Location Services: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Speedometer and choose "Never", "Ask Next Time", or "While Using App"
• To manage Motion & Fitness: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness > Speedometer and toggle on/off
• To manage Apple Music: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Media & Apple Music > Speedometer and toggle access
• To manage Notifications: Go to Settings > Notifications > Speedometer and configure your preferences

What Happens When You Deny Permissions:

• Location Services (Required): The app cannot function without this permission and will display a message requesting you enable it
• Motion & Fitness: Altitude readings will be less accurate without barometer data
• Apple Music: Music controls and artwork won't be displayed in the app
• Notifications: You won't receive any push notifications from the app

Anonymized Analytics Data: Our app collects anonymized analytics data that cannot identify you personally. This data helps us improve the app and fix issues. Because this data is fully anonymized and necessary for app improvement:

• It is collected automatically when you use the app
• It cannot be linked to your identity
• The only way to prevent this collection is to stop using the app
• This practice is standard for most mobile applications and helps ensure app quality

To Delete All Your Data: Simply delete the app from your device. This will remove all locally stored data including trips, settings, and preferences. Anonymized analytics data that has already been transmitted cannot be deleted as it cannot be linked back to you.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

In Short: Anonymized technical data may be processed in different countries by our service providers.

Our service providers operate in different regions:

• European Union: TelemetryDeck (analytics) processes data within the EU
• United States: Sentry (error tracking) and RevenueCat (subscription management) process data in the US
• Apple Services: Apple processes data according to their global infrastructure and privacy policies

Important: All data shared with these services is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally. We do not transfer any personally identifiable information internationally. The anonymized nature of this data significantly reduces privacy risks associated with international transfers.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), please note that some service providers operate outside your region. However, since only anonymized technical data is shared, this poses minimal privacy risk to you as an individual.

9. DO CALIFORNIA AND VIRGINIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of California or Virginia, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.

Residents of California and Virginia may have statutory rights under state comprehensive privacy law including the rights specified below.

• Right to request the categories of Personal Information collected about you.
• Right to request the categories of sources from which your Personal Information is collected.
• Right to request the business or commercial purpose for collecting your Personal Information.
• Right to request the categories of third parties to whom Personal Information is disclosed.
• Right to request the specific pieces of Personal Information collected about you.
• Right to request that Personal Information collected about you be deleted.
• Request that your inaccurate Personal Information be corrected.
• Request that we do not sell or share your Personal Information.

To exercise these rights, you can contact us by email at [email protected].

10. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification.

11. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at [email protected]

12. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please email us at [email protected]

APPENDIX A: ANALYTICS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS

We use your information to perform our own analytics and to enable analytics provided by third parties and other essential functions. We use analytical information for supporting business analysis and operations, business intelligence, product development, and improving our Services.

In order to learn about how your information is used by our analytics and technical service providers, you can follow the hyperlinks in the list below to each provider's privacy notice:

Current Version Services

• Sentry: Real-time error tracking provided by Functional Software, Inc. (USA). For more information, visit Sentry Privacy Policy.
• RevenueCat: Service used to verify App Store receipts and process subscription purchases. For more information, visit RevenueCat Privacy Policy.
• TelemetryDeck: Light-weight app analytics. 100% anonymized & no personal data tracked. For more information, visit TelemetryDeck Privacy Policy.
• Plausible Analytics: Privacy-friendly website analytics service that does not use cookies or collect personal data. Used on speedometer.app website only. For more information, visit Plausible Privacy Policy.
• Formspree: Contact form processing service used to handle website contact form submissions. For more information, visit Formspree Privacy Policy.

Legacy Services (Older App Versions Only)

The following services were used in previous versions of our applications and may still be referenced for historical data processing:

• Amplitude: Analytics service provided by Amplitude Inc. (USA). For more information, visit Amplitude Privacy Policy or contact [email protected].
• Appodeal: Advertising service provided by Appodeal, Inc. (US). For more information, visit Appodeal Privacy Policy.
• Google Firebase: Analytics service provided by Google Inc. For more information, visit Google Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics: Analytics service provided by Google Inc. For more information, visit Google Privacy Policy.
• Google AdMob: Advertising service provided by Google Inc. (US). For more information, visit Google Privacy Policy. You can opt-out from AdMob by following these instructions.
• Mixpanel: Analytics service provided by Mixpanel, Inc. For more information, visit Mixpanel Privacy Policy.