Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Approkartat, operated by Pion Blanc Oy ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services for participating in appro events (Finnish-style bar crawls). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your name and email address
• Profile picture (if signing up via Facebook or Google)
• Account creation timestamp

2.2 Location Data

To provide our appro services, we collect:

• Location data when you check in at appro venues (stamps)
• Timestamps of your venue visits during events

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your app usage, including:

• App features you use and how you interact with them
• Event participation data (which appros you join)
• Check-in data at venues (stamps collected, queue estimation reports)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our appro event services
• Allow you to participate in events and collect stamps
• Prevent cheating
• Show you relevant venues and event information on maps
• Show you information on past events you have participated in
• Generate anonymous analytics for event organizers (venue traffic, participation rates)
• Improve our app functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

4.1 With Event Organizers

When you register for an appro event, the event organizers only share your email address with us. Based on it we can match the appro pass to your account under the same email address.

4.2 Anonymized Analytics

We provide event organizers with anonymized statistics including:

• Total number of participants
• Venue traffic patterns (without identifying individual users)
• Event completion rates

4.3 Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management
• Google/Facebook: Social login services
• MapLibre: Map services and location features

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Your data is stored securely and we limit access to authorized personnel only. We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

As we operate in the EU, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Access: Request information about your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing

7. Location Data

Location tracking is essential for our appro services. You can disable location services in your device settings, but this will prevent you from participating in events and collecting stamps. We only track your location when you actively use the app during events.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Pion Blanc Oy
Email: info@pionblanc.fi

11. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: For location tracking and marketing communications
• Contract: To provide our appro event services
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud