Privacy Policy

1. General Information

We are pleased that you use Autodarts Play. In the following, we provide information, in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 GDPR, about the processing of your personal data by Autodarts GmbH (hereinafter referred to as “Autodarts”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

When using our software and services as part of Autodarts Play, we collect certain personal data. The “Autodarts Play Services” include, in particular: (i) the download and use of the Autodarts desktop software, which installs and controls the recognition software; (ii) the operation of the recognition software, which detects the darts as well as their position and coordinates and forwards this information to Autodarts Play; and (iii) the operation of Autodarts Play, an online platform that uses the provided information to enable individual players to play darts against each other online.

The dartboard camera captures images of the dartboard in order to identify the position of darts on the dartboard. Only images are captured; no video recordings are made.

The software analyzes the images captured by the connected dartboard camera, which are also stored. The recognition software records the collected data and operates locally on the respective computer’s operating system. It then transmits the recorded data to Autodarts Play, which is operated as an online platform. Within the online platform, individual players can subsequently use this information to play against each other online.

In addition to this Privacy Policy, the provisions of the Website Privacy Policy may apply where relevant. The Website Privacy Policy can be found at the following link: https://autodarts.io/de/privacy-policy.

Within the framework of this Privacy Policy, we inform you about the processing of your data, in particular about the nature, scope, and purposes of the collection and use of your personal data when using the Autodarts Play Services, as well as the legal bases for the individual processing activities. Furthermore, we explain the rights available to you with regard to data processing. To the extent that we engage service providers for the implementation and administration of processing activities, the same strict requirements for compliance with data protection laws apply to such service providers.

We process personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation, “GDPR”) and any applicable national data protection provisions. “Processing” within the meaning of Article 4(2) GDPR means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email (to the email address associated with your account), where required by applicable law, and we will post a notice on our websites before the changes take effect. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our latest privacy practices.

2. Name and Contact Details of the Controller Responsible for Data Processing

The controller within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR for data processing in connection with the use of the Autodarts Play Services is:

Autodarts GmbH

Siegfriedstraße 23

64625 Bensheim

E-Mail: info@autodarts.io

3. General Information on the Collection of Personal Data

Pursuant to Article 4(1) GDPR, “personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, i.e., to you personally. A natural person is considered identifiable if he or she can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

Examples of personal data include a name, address, telephone number, email address, or another account number, as well as data concerning a person's location or activities and demographic information.

3.1 Scope of the Processing of Personal Data

As a general rule, we process our users' personal data only to the extent necessary to provide the Autodarts Play Services. The processing of our users' personal data is carried out only where such processing is permitted by applicable legal provisions.

3.2 Legal Basis for the Processing of Personal Data

Where we obtain the data subject’s consent for the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis for such processing.

Where the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations that are necessary in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

Where the processing of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which our company is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Where the processing of personal data is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

Where processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by our company or by a third party, and such interests are not overridden by the interests, fundamental rights, or fundamental freedoms of the data subject, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for the processing.

3.3 Retention Periods, Backups, and Data Deletion

To ensure IT security and data availability, we create regular backup copies. These backups may also contain personal data and are retained for a period of 30 days. After this period, the backups are automatically deleted.

Personal data may also be retained where such retention is required by European Union or national legislation, regulations, laws, or other legal provisions applicable to the controller, for example in order to comply with statutory retention obligations (e.g., pursuant to Section 257 of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch – HGB) or Section 147 of the German Fiscal Code (Abgabenordnung – AO)). The data will be blocked or deleted once the retention period prescribed by the applicable legal provisions has expired, unless continued storage of the data is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract.

4. What Data We Collect and the Purposes of Processing

4.1 As part of the Autodarts Play Services, we collect the following personal data from you:

• First and last name;
• Email address;
• Usernames and other contact and demographic information that you provide during registration;
• IP address of the end device;
• Browser type and version;
• Operating system;
• Time and nature of the error;
• Technical details regarding the system environment;
• Where applicable, user inputs or interactions immediately prior to the occurrence of an error;
• Game data/statistics and, where applicable, country information.

4.2 We would like to point out that the video cameras required for the use of the Autodarts Play Services do not create videos of your dartboard, but only capture individual images of your dartboard. For the use of the Autodarts Play Services, it is necessary that up to five images of your dartboard are captured during a game round. As only images of the dartboard are required for the use of the Autodarts Play Services, it is not intended that any additional personally identifiable information beyond the data described above be transmitted to Autodarts GmbH (such as images of players or similar information).

4.3 Use of the Autodarts Play App requires access to your device's camera. The camera is used exclusively to capture images of the dartboard for the purpose of dart and game recognition. The camera is not used for any other purpose, in particular not for recording or capturing images of individuals. Use of the camera requires your express consent through the permission dialog provided by your device's operating system. You may revoke this permission at any time through your device settings. However, if camera access is revoked, full use of the Autodarts Play Services will no longer be possible.

4.4 Furthermore, we would like to point out that no collection or storage of personal data takes place within the interactive areas, in particular the messaging functions. The data entered is processed solely for transmission purposes and is deleted immediately thereafter.

5. Single Sign-On Login

When using the Autodarts Play Services, you have the option to log in using third-party accounts. Single sign-on login refers to procedures that allow users to log in to Autodarts Play using a user account with a single sign-on provider (e.g., Google or Facebook). To use the single sign-on login, you must be registered with the respective single sign-on provider. You must either enter the required login credentials into the designated online form or already be logged in with the single sign-on provider and confirm the login by clicking the corresponding button.

Authentication takes place directly with the respective single sign-on provider. In this process, we receive a user ID confirming that you are logged in with the provider under that ID, as well as an ID that cannot be further used by us (a so-called “user handle”). Whether additional data is transmitted to us depends on the single sign-on procedure used, the data-sharing settings selected, and the privacy settings of your user account with the single sign-on provider. Typically, this includes your email address and username. The password entered as part of the single sign-on procedure is neither visible to us nor stored by us.

We currently use the following service provider for single sign-on login:

Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland:

• Website: www.google.com
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Use of Error and Performance Monitoring Software (Application Monitoring Software)

6.1 We also collect the data listed below in connection with the use of error and performance monitoring software (Application Monitoring Software, “AMS”) in order to ensure the stability, security, and functionality of the Autodarts Play Services and to analyze technical errors. By evaluating this data, we can ensure the secure operation of the Autodarts Play Services, resolve disruptions more quickly, and continuously optimize the Autodarts Play Services.

In the event of an error or performance issue, the following data may be collected:

• IP address of the end device;
• Browser type and version;
• Operating system;
• Time and nature of the error;
• Technical details regarding the system environment;
• Where applicable, user inputs or interactions immediately prior to the occurrence of the error.

This information is used exclusively for technical analysis purposes. It is not used for advertising or tracking purposes.

6.2 The processing of this data is carried out on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in ensuring the error-free operation, functional security, and optimization of our application. To the extent that errors occur in connection with the use of the Autodarts Play Services, the processing may also be based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or implementation of pre-contractual measures).

6.3 For data processing purposes related to error resolution and optimization of the Autodarts Play Services, we use the following processor:

• Sentry Functional Software, Inc., 45 Fremont Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA (https://sentry.io/) (“Sentry”).

6.4 The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected (error analysis and system optimization) or once applicable statutory retention periods have expired.

7. In-App Data Processing

The Autodarts Play App is available through the Apple App Store (Apple Inc., One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA) and the Google Play Store (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA).

In connection with the download, installation, and use of the app through these platforms, Apple and Google may process users’ personal data (e.g., Apple ID or Google Account data, device information, download history, and purchase history). This data processing is carried out by Apple and Google as independent controllers on the basis of their own privacy policies. Autodarts has no influence over this data processing. We recommend that users review Apple’s Privacy Policy (https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/de-ww/) and Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).

8. Payment Services

8.1 For the processing of payments, in particular in connection with the purchase and administration of paid subscriptions, we use the services of Stripe Technology Company Limited (STC), One Wilton Park, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, D02 FX04, Ireland, and Stripe, Inc., 354 Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, California 94080, USA (“Stripe”).

8.2 Stripe is the controller within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR for the personal data collected and processed in connection with the purchase and administration of paid subscriptions. Autodarts does not collect any personal data from you in connection with the purchase and administration of paid services. For information regarding Stripe's processing of personal data, please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

8.3 Where users purchase a paid subscription through the Apple App Store, payment processing is carried out by Apple Inc., One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA. Where users purchase a paid subscription through the Google Play Store, payment processing is carried out by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. In such cases, Stripe is not involved in the payment processing. Apple Inc. and Google LLC are independently responsible for the personal data processed in connection with the respective payment transactions. The privacy policies of Apple (https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/de-ww/) and Google (https://policies.google.com/privacy) apply. Autodarts does not collect any payment data from users in connection with in-app purchases made through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

9. Cookies

When using the Autodarts Play Services, technical tools are used for various functions, in particular cookies, which may be stored on your device. Cookies are text files or information stored in a database that are stored on your device and assigned to Autodarts. Through cookies, certain information may be transmitted to the entity that sets the cookie. Cookies cannot execute programs or transfer viruses to your device; their primary purpose is to make our services faster and more user-friendly.

Autodarts Play uses the following types of cookies:

• Transient cookies: These, in particular session cookies, are automatically deleted when Autodarts Play is closed or when you log out. They store a so-called session ID. This allows different requests from your browser to be assigned to the same session and enables your device to be recognized when you return to Autodarts Play.
• Persistent cookies: These are automatically deleted after a predefined period, which may vary depending on the cookie. You can manually delete stored cookies through your system or browser settings at any time.

Technically necessary functions required for the operation of the Autodarts Play Services: The technical structure of the Autodarts Play Services requires us to use technologies, in particular cookies.

10. Local Storage

In addition, files are stored locally when using the Autodarts Play Services. The data is stored permanently, even when the Autodarts Play Services are closed. These settings cannot be accessed by us and remain within the local network.

Storage by means of local storage is necessary in order to ensure a consistent and individualized use of the Autodarts Services. The stored data includes, in particular, game settings data so that individual game settings remain unchanged.

11. Your Rights

11.1 Rights of the Data Subject

If your personal data is processed, you are a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR. As a data subject within the meaning of the GDPR, you have the following rights vis-à-vis a controller with regard to your personal data:

• Right to obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed and, where that is the case, access to the personal data stored about you in accordance with Article 15 GDPR;
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data and/or completion of incomplete personal data in accordance with Article 16 GDPR;
• Right to immediate erasure (“right to be forgotten”) in accordance with Article 17 GDPR;
• Right to restriction of processing in accordance with Article 18 GDPR;
• Right to be informed when exercising the rights pursuant to Articles 16 to 17 GDPR in accordance with Article 19 GDPR (notification obligation of the controller);
• Right to data portability in accordance with Article 20 GDPR;
• Right to object in accordance with Article 21 GDPR;
• Right pursuant to Article 22 GDPR not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

To exercise your rights, please contact us as the controller within the meaning of Section 2.

11.2 Right to Object Pursuant to Article 21 GDPR

You have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object at any time to the processing of your personal data which is based on Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on those provisions.

In such a case, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for such marketing purposes; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing.

You also have the right, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to object to the processing of your personal data for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data will no longer be processed for such purposes.

11.3 Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw any data protection consent expressly granted to us at any time with effect for the future pursuant to Article 7(3), first sentence, GDPR. The lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal shall not be affected by the withdrawal, pursuant to Article 7(3), second sentence, GDPR.

11.4 Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to 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, if you consider that the processing of personal data relating to you infringes the GDPR.

The supervisory authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the progress and outcome of the complaint, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 GDPR.

12. Transfers to Recipients in Third Countries

Where data is transferred to recipients in so-called third countries, i.e., countries outside the European Union (EU), or to international organisations for which no adequacy decision has been adopted by the European Commission, Autodarts GmbH implements appropriate safeguards in accordance with and as required by applicable law. Where such transfers do not have another legal basis or are made to a country for which the European Commission has not issued an adequacy decision, we generally use the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.