Data Retention Policy

This is a courtesy translation. The German version is binding: Aufbewahrungsrichtlinie.

1. Purpose

This Data Retention Policy outlines how Location Science GmbH retains and disposes of personal data in compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Retention Periods

2.1 User Account Data

  • Retention Period: Until account deletion or 2 years of inactivity
  • Data Type: User profiles, authentication data
  • Basis: Contractual necessity and legitimate interest

2.2 Usage Statistics and Crash Reports (app, Firebase)

  • Retention Period: Usage statistics 26 months; crash reports 90 days
  • Data Type: Pseudonymous usage statistics (Google Analytics for Firebase) and crash reports (Firebase Crashlytics), not linked to an account
  • Basis: Consent for usage statistics (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR); legitimate interest for crash reports (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR); see section 3.6 of the privacy policy

2.3 Location Data

  • Retention Period: Not stored by us; processed on the device only and cleared when the app is closed
  • Data Type: Device location
  • Basis: Processing on the device under the permission you grant in the operating system

2.4 Communication Data

  • Retention Period: 3 years
  • Data Type: Emails, support tickets
  • Basis: Legal obligation and legitimate interest

2.5 System Logs

  • Retention Period: 90 days
  • Data Type: Access logs, error logs
  • Basis: Legitimate interest and security

3. Data Deletion

3.1 Automatic Deletion

Data is automatically deleted after the retention period expires, unless:

  • There is a legal obligation to retain the data
  • The data is needed for ongoing legal proceedings
  • The data is required for legitimate business purposes

3.2 Manual Deletion

Users can request deletion of their data at any time by:

  • Using the account deletion feature
  • Contacting our support team
  • Emailing us at [email protected]

4. Data Archiving

Some data may be archived instead of deleted when:

  • Required by law
  • Needed for legal proceedings
  • Necessary for historical research
  • Required for statistical purposes

5. Exceptions

Retention periods may be extended when:

  • Required by law or regulation
  • Needed for legal claims or proceedings
  • Necessary for public interest archiving
  • Required for scientific or historical research

6. Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure compliance with changing legal requirements and business needs.

7. Contact Information

For questions about this policy, please refer to our Imprint.

Last updated: 19 October 2026