GDPR Compliance

Effective Date: March 21st, 2025

At Appsha, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. If you're located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which gives you greater control over your personal information.

This page explains your rights under GDPR and how we handle your data. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at privacy@appsha.com

1. What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy law that governs how companies collect, process, and protect personal data of individuals in the EEA and UK. It ensures that:

  • Your data is handled lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
  • You have control over how your data is used.
  • Companies protect your information from misuse.

2. What Data Do We Collect?

Under GDPR, “personal data” refers to any information that can identify you. At Appsha, we collect:

2.1 Data You Provide

  • Your name, email, and contact details when creating an account.
  • Payment details when subscribing to a paid plan (processed securely via third-party providers).
  • Any content you upload or submit through our platform.

2.2 Data We Collect Automatically

  • Your IP address, device type, browser information, and usage data.
  • Cookies and tracking data to enhance your experience (you can control these in your settings).

2.3 Data from Third Parties

If you connect third-party accounts (e.g., Google, social media), we receive limited information from them.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

  • Contractual Obligation - To provide our services (e.g., creating your account, processing payments).
  • Legitimate Interest - To improve our platform, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
  • Consent - When you opt-in for marketing emails or non-essential cookies.
  • Legal Obligation - When required to comply with laws and regulations.

4. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

4.1 Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

4.2 Right to Rectification

If your information is incorrect or outdated, you can ask us to update or correct it.

4.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”)

You can request that we delete your data if:

  • It's no longer needed for the original purpose.
  • You withdraw consent.
  • You object to processing and there's no overriding legitimate reason for us to keep it.

4.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations.

4.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer it to another service.

4.6 Right to Object

You can object to how we process your data, particularly for direct marketing.

4.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

4.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we've mishandled your data, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

5. How to Exercise Your Rights

To make any requests related to your GDPR rights, please contact us at privacy@appsha.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We take security seriously and implement measures to protect your data, including:

  • 🔒 Encryption of sensitive information.
  • 🔄 Regular security audits and updates.
  • 🚀 Access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

However, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Since Appsha operates globally, your data may be stored and processed outside the EEA. When transferring data internationally, we ensure:

  • Data protection agreements are in place
  • Compliance with GDPR requirements.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can:

  • Accept all cookies for full functionality.
  • Adjust cookie settings in your browser.
  • Opt out of tracking in your account settings.

For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR policy occasionally. If we make significant changes:

  • 📢 We'll notify you via email or an in-app alert.
  • 📅 The “Effective Date” at the top will be updated.

For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about GDPR or your rights, reach out to us:

Final Note

Your privacy and control over your data are important to us. If you ever have concerns or need assistance, we’re happy to help.

Thank you for trusting Appsha! 🚀