This Privacy Policy describes how the app Hero – Deutsch B2 Beruf (the “App”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use it. The App is an independent educational tool designed to help users prepare for the telc B2 Berufssprachkurs test. It is provided by an independent developer and is not an official product of, nor affiliated with, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge, BAMF), telc GmbH or any other authority.
The developer is committed to handling personal data responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By downloading and using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Email: info@gizatech.de
Website: www.gizatech.de
The developer is solely responsible for determining the purposes and means of the processing of personal data in connection with the App. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you may contact the developer directly using the contact details above.
The App is designed to minimize the collection of personal data. Depending on how you use the App, the following categories of information may be processed:
Data you provide voluntarily. The App may allow you to enter optional information, such as your preferred language or test date. This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to the developer.
Data collected automatically. For technical reasons, limited device and usage information may be processed, such as device type, operating system version, App version, and anonymized statistics about which features are used. This information does not identify you personally and is used only to ensure functionality and stability.
Data from third-party services. If you use the free version, advertising networks (e.g., Google AdMob or Apple Advertising) may collect data such as device identifiers, approximate location, or interactions with ads. If you make in-app purchases, Apple processes the necessary payment information. The developer does not have access to your financial data and only receives confirmation that a purchase was completed.
Contact data. If you contact the developer by email, your email address and the content of your inquiry will be processed for the purpose of responding to your request.
Personal data is processed only to the extent necessary for the operation and improvement of the App. The purposes include:
Providing functionality: to enable you to practice test questions, personalize your learning experience, and ensure the App runs smoothly on your device.
Customer support: to respond to inquiries you send by email.
Advertising: to provide ads in the free version of the App, which allows the App to remain available without charge.
Payments: to grant access to premium features once Apple confirms that a purchase or subscription has been made.
Legal compliance: to comply with obligations under applicable law or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
The developer does not process your personal data for profiling or for automated decision-making.
All processing of personal data takes place on the basis of one of the lawful grounds provided in Article 6 of the GDPR. Depending on the type of processing, the following legal bases apply:
Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): Processing necessary to provide the App and its core features, such as storing your preferences on your device and enabling in-app purchases.
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where third-party ad networks use data for personalized advertising, consent is obtained as required. You may withdraw consent at any time through the App or your device settings.
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): Limited technical and usage data may be processed to maintain security, prevent misuse, and improve performance.
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): Data may be processed where necessary to comply with legal duties, such as accounting or responding to lawful requests.
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise commercially disclose personal data to third parties. However, certain processing activities require the involvement of external service providers, which may collect or process data independently.
All in-app purchases and subscriptions are handled exclusively through the Apple App Store. Apple processes the personal and payment information necessary for billing (such as your billing address, payment method, and purchase history) in accordance with its own terms and privacy policy. The developer of the App does not have access to, and does not store, your payment details. The only information the developer receives is confirmation that a purchase or subscription has been successfully completed.
The free version of the App contains advertising. Advertisements are delivered by third-party advertising networks, such as Google AdMob or Apple Advertising. These providers may collect information such as device identifiers, approximate location, or information about your interaction with advertisements. Such data collection is carried out under the sole responsibility of the respective advertising provider and is governed by their privacy policies. You may manage advertising preferences through your device settings or the options offered by the relevant ad networks.
If you contact the developer by email, the personal data you provide (such as your email address and the content of your message) will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. This data is not shared with third parties unless disclosure is required by law.
Finally, we may disclose information where necessary to comply with legal obligations, to enforce our Terms of Use, or to respond to lawful requests from competent public authorities.
We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specific retention practices are as follows:
On-device data: Information you enter into the App (such as language, test location, or test date) is stored only locally on your device. This data remains under your control and is deleted when you remove or reset the App. The developer does not have access to this information.
Technical and usage data: Anonymized usage information collected to maintain and improve the App is retained only as long as necessary for those purposes and is then deleted or aggregated in a way that no longer allows identification.
Email correspondence: If you contact the developer by email, your message and contact details will be retained for as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry and, where applicable, for a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal obligations (for example, under commercial or tax law).
Third-party services: Data processed by Apple or advertising networks is retained according to their own retention policies, which users are encouraged to review directly.
When data is no longer needed for its original purpose, it is either securely deleted or anonymized.
As a user of the App, you are a data subject within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means you have specific rights in relation to your personal data. The developer respects these rights and will support you in exercising them.
Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to obtain confirmation of whether personal data concerning you is being processed and, if so, to receive a copy of that data together with information about its processing.
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You may request correction of inaccurate personal data and completion of incomplete data.
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You may request the deletion of your personal data, provided that no legal obligation requires its continued retention.
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You may request that the processing of your personal data be restricted in certain circumstances, for example while the accuracy of the data is being verified.
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Where processing is based on consent or a contract and carried out by automated means, you may request that your data be provided to you or transferred to another controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests, including profiling. Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you may object at any time.
Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. In Germany, supervisory authorities are the State Data Protection Authorities (Landesdatenschutzbehörden).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact the developer using the details provided in Section 2. The developer will respond to your request in accordance with the requirements of GDPR.
The developer takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These measures are designed to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risks presented by the processing.
Examples of such measures include:
restricting the collection of personal data to the minimum necessary for the App’s functionality,
storing optional data (such as test preferences) only locally on the user’s device,
relying on established third-party providers such as Apple for secure payment processing,
using secure communication channels when handling support inquiries.
Despite these precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, the developer cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. Users remain responsible for safeguarding their devices and for applying recommended security practices, such as installing updates and protecting access to their accounts and emails.
The developer does not itself transfer your personal data outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA). However, certain third-party service providers used in connection with the App may process data in countries outside the EU/EEA. This applies in particular to advertising networks (such as Google AdMob) and to Apple as the provider of the App Store and related services.
Where such transfers occur, they are carried out under the safeguards required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These safeguards may include:
an adequacy decision by the European Commission confirming that the third country provides an adequate level of protection (Article 45 GDPR),
standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission (Article 46 GDPR), or
other appropriate guarantees recognized under GDPR.
Users should be aware that data protection laws in non-EEA countries may not provide the same level of protection as those in the EU. Nevertheless, the developer requires that third-party providers handling personal data implement appropriate safeguards in line with GDPR.
The App is not directed to children under the age of 16, and it is not intended to be used by them without parental consent. The developer does not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age threshold.
If you are under 16 years of age, you should not use the App or provide any personal data through it unless a parent or legal guardian has given consent in accordance with applicable data protection law.
If the developer becomes aware that personal data has been collected from a child without the necessary consent, reasonable steps will be taken to delete such information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided data to the developer may contact the developer using the contact details in Section 2 to request deletion.
The developer reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect changes in legal requirements, technical developments, or the operation of the App.
If material changes are made, users will be informed by appropriate means, which may include a notice within the App, an update through the App Store, or a notice on the developer’s website.
The version of the Privacy Policy published within the App or on the official website at the time of your use shall apply. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how personal data is processed.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the processing of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, you may contact the developer at:
Developer: Ildar Gizatullin
Email: info@gizatech.de
Website: www.gizatech.de
The developer will respond to requests in accordance with applicable data protection law and within the time limits established by GDPR.