Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2026
1. Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Mandal Software (arunavm.com), the developer of Samveis, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application.
By using Samveis, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the application.
2. Data Controller
Mandal Software
Contact: arunavm.com
Country of operation: Norway
3. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data:
- Location data: GPS coordinates during active ride sessions. This data is ephemeral and used only to provide real-time group tracking. It is not permanently stored on our servers.
- Device identifiers: Anonymous device ID for subscription management (via RevenueCat) and advertising (via Google AdMob).
- Usage analytics: Anonymous crash reports and basic app usage patterns to improve reliability.
- Account data: If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name and email address to associate your account.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: You explicitly consent to location tracking when joining a ride session and accepting this policy.
- Contractual necessity: Location sharing is required to provide the core group-ride tracking functionality.
- Legitimate interest: Anonymous analytics help us improve app stability and user experience.
5. How We Use Your Data
- To display your position on the group ride map in real time.
- To provide weather forecasts along your planned route.
- To manage your subscription status (free vs. Pro).
- To display relevant advertisements (free tier only).
- To improve app performance and fix bugs.
6. Data Retention
- Location data: Deleted immediately when a ride session ends. Not stored on our servers beyond the active session.
- Account data: Retained while your account is active. Deleted within 30 days of account deletion request.
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised; retained for up to 12 months.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and Norwegian data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the app or contacting us.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via arunavm.com.
9. Children's Privacy
Samveis is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted data transmission (TLS), secure cloud infrastructure, and access controls.
11. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the EEA by our third-party service providers. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by updating the "Last updated" date above.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through arunavm.com.
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