PRIVACY POLICY CITY TALE
(pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Legislative Decree 196/2003 amended by
Legislative Decree 101/2018)
With City Tale (hereinafter the ”Application”), exploring a city is a breeze. City Tale helps you
discover places to visit while you move around the city. Just open the App and start exploring”
1. Introduction to data processing
When you use our app or website, we collect and use your personal data to provide you with
our services.
2. Data controller and contacts
The data controller is the sole proprietorship City Tale di Garavelli Giorgio, VAT number
12583930016 and CF GRVGRG93P13L219F, with registered office in Corso Monte Cucco, n.73,
10141, Turin, Italy. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, or if you
wish to exercise your rights, do not hesitate to contact us at the email address [email protected]
or via PEC [email protected] .
3. Information about minors
This application is intended for use by individuals who are 14 years of age or older. We do not
knowingly collect personal information from users under the age of 14. In the event that we
become aware of any collection of personal information from anyone under the age of 14
without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly take appropriate steps to delete that
information from our servers. If you are a parent or legal guardian and you believe that your
child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us to
ensure that such information is removed.
4. Type of data collected and processed
To use the services, features and functions of the Application, as a new user you will need to
register, providing a username, an email and defining a complex password (min. 8 digits). The
application collects the following categories of information:
4.1. Information provided voluntarily by the user:
4.1.1. Name, email address, and similar contact information when you provide us
with feedback or register for an account.
4.1.2. Your user profile data, including your profile photo (if provided voluntarily).
4.1.3. Information about your trip, such as preferred destinations, dates, and trip
details.
4.2. Information automatically collected:
4.2.1. Aggregated data on the use of the App and navigation data to understand how
users interact with the App, identify problems or areas for improvement and
optimize its usability and functionality as well as to protect the APP from
fraudulent activity, abuse or security breaches.
4.2.2. Information about your use of the App, such as login data, usage statistics and
browsing data, if you have given the App permission to know this information.
4.2.3. User geographic location data if the user has granted permission to the App to
access location.
4.2.4. Device information, including device type, unique device ID, operating system,
and other technical information.
5. Purpose of processing and legal bases
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
5.1 Provision of services:The legal basis for processing information to provide the
App services, including allowing you to plan trips and search for activities, is
the performance of a contract. When you use the App, we are performing a
contract between you (the user) and us (the App provider) to provide the
services and features promised in that contract. The legal basis for processing
user location information is consent. Before we collect your geographic
location data, we will explicitly ask for your consent to do so. This consent will
be informed and voluntary, and you can withdraw it at any time. Location data
will only be collected if you give your explicit consent.
5.1.1 To help you plan trips and search for activities in the cities you're in.
5.1.2 To personalize your user experience and improve our services.
5.2 Communications and assistance:The legal basis for processing information for
communication and support purposes is legitimate interest. We have a
legitimate interest in responding to your questions and providing support
when requested, as well as communicating with you relevant updates about
the App and other information relevant to you. However, we always respect
your right to object to such marketing communications.
5.2.1 To answer your questions and provide assistance with technical or
other problems.
5.2.2 To send you App updates, newsletters and other marketing
communications if you have given your consent.
5.2.3 To send you relevant notifications and communications about places
you visit, including travel recommendations and other places to visit
in the city.
5.3 Analysis and improvement:The legal basis for processing information for
analysis and improvement purposes is legitimate interest. We believe that it
is in our legitimate interest to analyze the use of the App, monitor
performance and improve the quality of services in order to provide a better
experience to users. This processing occurs with the utmost respect for your
privacy and your rights.
5.3.1 To analyze the use of the App, monitor performance and improve the
quality of services.
5.3.2 To analyze the security aspects of the App
6. Treatment methods
The handling of personal data occurs through electronic procedures during the use of the
application. In particular, when you use the app, your personal data is transmitted securely
to Firebase and to Google's Firestore Cloud. This transfer is done through encrypted
connections to ensure maximum security of your data.
For more information about Firebase's data management and privacy practices, please see
their Privacy Policy at the following link:https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy.
Additionally, as a user, you have full control over the processing of your personal data. You
can change your preferences and permissions regarding data processing at any time by
accessing the dedicated section within your personal account page in the app. This allows you
to flexibly and securely manage the information you share with us and Firebase.
7. Period of retention of personal data
Personal data collected by the App are retained for the time necessary to pursue the purposes
indicated in this Privacy Policy.
In particular, the data collected for the use of the App are stored for a period of 12 months
from the date of collection or from the user's last access to the App.
The data collected for the creation of a user account are retained for a period of five years
from the date of creation of the account.
The data collected for sending newsletters or promotional communications are stored for a
period of 24 months from the date of registration or from the last sending of communications.
The data collected for the resolution of complaints or support requests are retained for a
period of five years from the date of resolution of the complaint or support request.
The data collected for the analysis of the use of the App are stored for a period of 24 months
from the date of collection.
Personal data collected by Firebase Authentication and Firestore Cloud are stored as follows:
Firebase Authentication retains your personal data for as long as it is needed to
provide you with our services, which is 24 months from the date your account was
created.
Firestore Cloud retains users' personal data for as long as necessary to provide its
services, or for 12 months from the date of collection or from the user's last access.
You may request the deletion of your personal data from Firebase Authentication and
Firestore Cloud by contacting the Data Controller at any time, without affecting any
processing that occurred prior to your request.
8. Recipients of personal data
The personal data collected by the App may be communicated to recipients, internal and
external to the Data Controller's organization, who may process the personal data as data
controllers or persons in charge of processing.
Recipients may be:
8.1. Web hosting providers who host the App or website.
8.2. Google Ireland Limited, registered office at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4,
Ireland, which provides the Firebase Authentication and Firestore Cloud services.
8.3. Third Party Service Providers: We work with various companies and individuals to
perform functions and provide services through the APP, such as payment processing,
data analysis, providing customer support, and marketing.
8.4. Experience providers and travellers i.e. companies or entities that can be booked or
selected through the APP or website.
8.5. Third Party Social Media Sites: If you share information through our services on third
party social media websites, your information will be governed by the respective
privacy policies of those sites and your privacy settings on those sites.
8.6. Payment Platforms: For in-app transactions, we work with trusted payment platforms.
These payment service providers (Apple Pay and Google Pay) process financial
information such as credit card details, which are necessary to complete transactions.
They operate in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
(PCI DSS).
8.7. Lawyers, consultants, debt collection companies, etc.
8.8. Relevant government, judicial, regulatory or law enforcement authorities, if required
by law, or to respond to legal process, such as in response to a search warrant, court
order or subpoena.
8.9. Personal data may also be transferred to third-party recipients located outside the
European Union, in countries that do not guarantee a level of protection of personal
data equivalent to that of the European Union. In these cases, the transfer of personal
data occurs in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR, and in particular on the
basis of an adequacy decision of the European Commission or other appropriate
guarantees, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European
Commission.
9. Transfer of data to third countries
Personal data will not be transferred outside the European Union. However, if for technical
and/or operational reasons it becomes necessary to use entities located outside the European
Union, we hereby inform you that such entities will be appointed as Data Processors pursuant
to and for the purposes of art. 28 of the Regulation or Independent Data Controllers. The
transfer of personal data to such entities may take place limited to the performance of specific
processing activities related to the provision of services, and will be regulated in accordance
with the provisions of Title V of the GDPR.
10. Information Security and Data Integrity
We have adopted technical (end-to-end encryption) and organizational (registration via
username) measures suitable to protect personal data from accidental or illicit events that
cause their destruction, loss, alteration, and from unauthorized use, disclosure or access,
especially where the processing involves the transmission of data via a network and against
any other form of illicit processing and abuse.
11. Profiling
City Tale does not use automated processes aimed at profiling you.
12. Rights of interested parties
Want to have control over your data? No problem! It's very simple. Send us an email at
[email protected] and ask for what you need. Do you want to see what data we have about you?
Or do you want to delete or correct it if you think there is something wrong? Or maybe you
want to add something that is missing? You can also ask us to limit how we use your data in
certain situations (as provided for by art. 18 of the GDPR) or say "no thanks" if you think we
are using it in a way that is not okay with you.
Don't worry, we will get back to you within a month to let you know how we are proceeding
with your request. And guess what? You also have the right to move your data from one place
to another. If you are not happy with how we are handling your data, you always have the
option to raise your voice with the Data Protection Authority.
If your data is processed automatically (such as by contract or because you have given us
consent) and you want to move it elsewhere, you can have your data in a format that is easily
read by a machine and, if possible, we will send it directly to the new manager without a hitch.
And remember, if you have given consent for localization, you can always change your mind
and withdraw it.
13. Revisions or Updates to the Privacy Policy
City Tale reserves the right to modify or update this policy at any time. Changes will be
communicated to you through the app or via the email you provided to us during registration.
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]