Privacy Policy for Horos App

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Geekery Technology LTDA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Horos astrology app (“Service”). This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller Information

Company: Geekery Technology LTDA
Contact Email: [email protected]
Data Protection Contact: [email protected]

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Required Information for App Functionality

To provide astrological services, we collect:

• Date and time of birth — Essential for astrological calculations
• Place of birth — Required for accurate astrological charts

3.2 Account Information

A Horos account is required to use the app. When you create one, we collect:

• Email address — For authentication and account management
• Username — For identifying your account

You can create an account with an email address and a password, or by signing in with Google. If you sign in with Google, the Google user data we receive is your email address, profile picture and name. See section 4.

3.3 User-Generated Content

If you use social features:

• Messages — When you communicate with other users
• Forum posts and comments — When you participate in community features
• Profile information — Any additional information you choose to share

3.4 Technical Information

• Log data — Device information, IP address, app version, crash reports
• Usage data — How you interact with the app (only for registered users)

4. Google Sign-In and Google User Data

Horos offers Google Sign-In as one of the ways to create or access your account. This section describes exactly what Google user data we handle. It applies in addition to the rest of this policy.

4.1 Google user data we access

When you choose to sign in with Google, Google shares the basic profile of your Google Account with us:

• Email address — identifies your Horos account
• Profile picture — becomes your avatar in the app
• Name — becomes your display name in the app

We do not request or receive your contacts, your calendar, your Google Drive files, or any other Google user data.

Signing in with Google is optional. You can instead create a Horos account with an email address and a password.

4.2 How we use it

The Google Account data obtained through Google Sign-In is used only to:

• Create and identify your Horos account
• Authenticate you when you return to the app or sign in on another device
• Show your name and profile picture as your display name and avatar, on your account and anywhere you appear in the community
• Synchronise your saved charts and profiles across your devices
• Send you essential service messages, such as account or security notices

We do not use it for any other purpose.

4.3 How we share it

We do not sell Google user data, and we do not share it with data brokers, resellers, or advertising networks. We disclose it only to the infrastructure providers that host and operate Horos on our behalf (see section 7), under contracts that require them to process it solely on our instructions, or where we are legally required to disclose it.

4.4 Limited use

Horos’s use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Specifically:

• We do not use Google user data to serve advertising, including retargeting, personalised advertising, or interest-based advertising.
• We do not use Google user data to develop, improve, or train generalised artificial intelligence or machine learning models. The AI features in Horos operate on your astrological data and never on data obtained from Google APIs.
• We do not transfer or sell Google user data to third parties for those purposes.
• No human reads your Google user data unless you have given explicit consent for a specific case, it is necessary for security purposes such as investigating abuse, it is required to comply with applicable law, or the data has been aggregated and anonymised for internal operations.

4.5 How we protect it

The Google Account data obtained through Google Sign-In is encrypted in transit using TLS and encrypted at rest. Access is limited to the small number of authorised personnel who need it to operate the service. See section 10 for our wider security measures.

4.6 How long we keep it, and how to delete it

We retain this data for as long as your Horos account exists. You can delete your account at any time from the app’s settings, or by writing to [email protected]. Deleting your account permanently erases the email address, profile picture and name obtained through Google Sign-In, together with the rest of your account data, within 30 days.

You can also revoke Horos’s access to your Google Account at any time at myaccount.google.com/permissions.

5. How We Use Your Information

5.1 For Registered Users

We process your data for the following purposes and legal bases:

5.2 Age Verification and User Safety

We use date of birth information to:

• Verify users meet minimum age requirements (13 years)
• Implement age-appropriate safety features
• Protect minors from inappropriate content or interactions
• Moderate content and prevent harmful behavior
• Comply with child protection laws

6. Data Storage and Retention

6.1 Storage Location

Because a Horos account is required, your account data — including your birth details — is stored on secure servers managed by us and our service providers, and cached on your device for offline access.

6.2 Retention Periods

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account
• Messages: Retained for 2 years or until deleted by users
• Forum content: Retained until you delete it, or until you delete your account
• Technical logs: Retained for 180 days
• Deleted account data: All of your content, forum posts and comments included, is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion. We keep no user data once an account is gone, apart from technical logs ageing out on the cycle above and anything the law requires us to retain

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

8.1 Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

8.2 Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

8.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

8.4 Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.

8.5 Right to Data Portability

Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

8.6 Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

8.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

8.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

9. International Data Transfers

If you’re located in the EU/EEA and create an account, your data may be transferred to servers outside the EU/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Other approved mechanisms under GDPR

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal data should contact us immediately.

12. Cookies and Tracking

The app itself does not use cookies. However, third-party services integrated into the app may use cookies or similar technologies. You can control cookie preferences through your device settings.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Email notifications for significant changes

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

Email: [email protected]
General Contact: [email protected]

You may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about how we handle your personal data.

By using the Horos app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.