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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Data Controller

OnlineBuilders LLC, registered in the State of Delaware, USA, Reg. No. 10291236.
Registered Office: Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 131 Continental Dr, Suite 305, Newark, DE 19713, USA.
Contact: support@livetours-app.com; info@onlinebuilders.biz.
onlinebuilders.biz/imprint.

2. Overview

The LiveTours app processes personal and technical data for app functionality (maps, POI detection, audio playback, subscriptions, advertising), analysis, and improvement. Legal bases: performance of a contract, legitimate interest, legal obligation, and consent.

3. Data We Collect and How We Use It

Location Data

What we collect: GPS coordinates (precise location), network-based location data, and movement data while the app is in use.

How we use it:

  • To display your position on the map and show nearby points of interest (POIs)
  • To automatically detect when you are near a POI and trigger the corresponding audio guide (auto-play mode)
  • To calculate distances and directions to tour stops
  • To provide the "Underway Mode" feature that plays audio content based on your real-time location

When we collect it: Location data is collected only while the app is actively in use (foreground) or when background location is enabled for the underway/auto-play feature. You grant location permission explicitly through your device's permission dialog.

How to control it: You can revoke location permission at any time in your device settings. Without location permission, core tour features (map positioning, automatic POI detection) will not function, but you can still manually browse and play audio content.

User Account / Authentication

Data collected: Email address, display name, user ID.
Services used: Firebase Authentication, optionally Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In.
Purpose: Account management, authentication, personalization.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance); Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) where applicable.

Usage Data & Settings

Data collected: Search radius, theme, language, favorites, subscription status, minutes consumed.
Storage: Locally (SQLite/AsyncStorage) and Firebase Firestore.
Purpose: App functionality, personalization, subscription management.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Device & App Identifiers

Data collected: Device ID, advertising ID (IDFA/GAID), app version, operating system.
Purpose: Attribution, fraud prevention, analytics, advertising.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest); Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) where applicable.

Analytics

Data collected: App opens, screens viewed, user actions, performance metrics.
Services used: Firebase Analytics, optionally AppsFlyer.
Purpose: Understanding app usage, improving the user experience.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR where applicable.

Advertising

Data collected: Advertising ID, usage data, ad interactions.
Services used: Google AdMob.
Purpose: Displaying relevant advertisements.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR where applicable.

In-App Purchases

Data collected: Transaction data, subscription status.
Services used: RevenueCat, Apple App Store, Google Play.
Purpose: Subscription management, payment processing.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR; Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR where applicable.

Push Notifications

Data collected: Push token, device ID.
Services used: OneSignal.
Purpose: Sending push notifications.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Data collected: Text content submitted for synthesis, language selection.
Services used: Amazon Web Services (AWS Polly), Firebase Storage (audio cache).
Purpose: Generating audio narration for tour content.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Crash Reports & Diagnostics

Data collected: Crash reports, performance data (generally non-personal).
Services used: Firebase Crashlytics.
Purpose: Identifying and fixing bugs, improving stability.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Support Inquiries

Data collected: Email address, name, message content.
Purpose: Processing support requests.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR; Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4. Recipients & Data Processors

We use the following third-party services, all contractually bound to appropriate data processing agreements:

Data is shared with authorities only when required by law.

5. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA, including the United States. We implement appropriate safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR). Details are available from the respective service providers.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law. After that, data is deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

To exercise your rights, contact us at: support@livetours-app.com.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (e.g., bfdi.bund.de).

9. Cookies & Local Storage

The app and associated websites use cookies, local storage, and SQLite for functionality, analytics, and advertising. Processing that requires consent is performed only with your consent. You can withdraw consent in the app or your device settings at any time.

10. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use exclusively automated decision-making with legal or similarly significant effects (Art. 22 GDPR).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version is always available at this URL and in the app. Material changes will be communicated via the app or email.