Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 11, 2022

We take your privacy very seriously. This page explains who we are, how and why we collect, store, use, and share your personal information, and your rights.

Who We Are

We collect, use, and are responsible for certain personal information about you. When we do so, we may be subject to laws in the United States and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU/UK, acting as the “controller” for that information.

Key Terms

  • “We”, “us”, “our”: The Developer
  • Personal information: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual
  • Special category personal information: Data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic or biometric data, health data, or data about sex life or sexual orientation
  • Website: www.flambe.dev
  • Applications: Flambe iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows apps
  • Software: Collectively, the Website and Applications

Personal Information We Collect

  • Your name, email address, account information (e.g., log‑in credentials), and similar identifiers
  • Information about how you use our Software and systems
  • Your responses to surveys, competitions, and promotions

Some information is required to provide services. If you do not provide requested information, it may delay or prevent us from providing services. Content posted in public areas may become public.

How We Collect Information

  • Directly from you via the Software
  • Public sources or third parties (with your consent)
  • Cookies and similar technologies on our Website
  • Our IT systems (e.g., access logs, communications systems)

How and Why We Use Information

We use your personal information only where we have a proper legal basis:

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To perform our contract with you or take steps at your request
  • For our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), balanced with your rights
  • With your consent

We do not process special category personal information without your explicit consent.

Communications

Registered users may receive announcements about Software news and updates. You can opt out at any time using in‑app preferences or the “unsubscribe” link in emails. We never sell or share your information for marketing purposes.

Who We Share Information With

  • Service providers who help deliver our services (e.g., payment, hosting)
  • Other vendors who help us operate our business (e.g., analytics, auditors)
  • Third parties you approve (e.g., linked social accounts)

We require service providers to protect your information and process it only on our instructions. We may disclose information to law enforcement or regulators where required, and in connection with business transfers (usually anonymized where possible).

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your information, and to object or withdraw consent. Contact us to exercise these rights.

California (CCPA)

  • Right to know categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
  • We do not sell personal information
  • Right to deletion (subject to exceptions such as completing transactions, security, debugging, legal obligations)
  • Protection against discrimination for exercising your rights

Security

We use appropriate security measures to protect your information and limit access to those with a genuine business need. We have procedures to handle suspected breaches and will notify regulators and users where legally required.

Third‑Party Links

Our Software may link to other websites. Please review their privacy policies as their standards may differ.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update this page and the “Last updated” date above.

How to Contact Us

Email us at support@flambe.dev if you have questions about this policy or the information we hold about you.

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