Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/06/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy informs you about how we (Marcus Büttner, also referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”) collect, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (www.getbiohack.app) or use the Biohack mobile application (“App”).

We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Responsible Party (Data Controller)

Name: Marcus Büttner

Address: Benquestr. 54, 28209 Bremen, Germany

Email: dataprotection@getbiohack.app

3. Data Collection and Processing

a) Website Usage

Hosting (Wix.com Ltd.):

Our website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd, Namal 40, Tel Aviv, Israel. Wix stores data in the EU, USA, and Israel. Israel is recognized by the EU as providing adequate protection. Wix processes data under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

Contact Form:

If you contact us via the website form, we collect your name, email, and message. This is used solely to respond to your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Newsletter:

When subscribing to our newsletter, we collect your email and subscription metadata. You may unsubscribe at any time. Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Analytics (Wix Analytics):

Wix collects anonymized usage data (page views, devices, browser types, location) for internal improvement. You can manage preferences via browser/cookies.

Cookies:

We use cookies to ensure core functionality and user experience. On first visit, you may consent to non-essential cookies.

b) App Usage

We collect the following personal information when you register in the app:

Email address
Password (stored securely using hashing/bcrypt)

This information is solely used to:

Authenticate your identity
Allow access to the App’s functionality

We do not collect location data, financial information, or use data for advertising.

4. Backend Services and Third Parties

We use the following services to operate the App:

Render (Oregon, USA) for backend hosting
OpenAI (USA) via ChatGPT API for certain AI functions
OpenFoodFacts API (France, international) for food-related data

We do not directly share user data with these services, but they may process metadata during service provision.

5. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Your data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), especially in the United States. We rely on mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure adequate data protection.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): e.g., for newsletter subscription or initial sign-up
Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): to provide app access and core services

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as required for its purpose or as mandated by law. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you may:

Request access to your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
Request correction (Art. 16 GDPR)
Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
Request restriction or objection to processing (Art. 18/21 GDPR)
Request data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
File a complaint with your local data protection authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, email us at: dataprotection@getbiohack.app

9. Children’s Privacy

The App and Website are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Consent Notice

By using our App or Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy. For the App, consent is confirmed during sign-up via: “By continuing you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.”

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be made available in the App and on www.getbiohack.app.

Last updated: June 2025