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Privacy Policy / Privacy Policy

This privacy policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of processing personal data on this website in accordance with the GDPR.

1. Responsible Entity

Emrecan Aktas
Veledastr. 5
45355 Essen
E-Mail: info@citizify.com

2. Data Collected When Visiting the Website

The following information is automatically collected when visiting this website:

  • Anonymized IP address
  • Date and time of the request
  • Timeline Data (City, Process Duration, Status) - Anonymous submission
  • Account Data (Email address via Firebase Auth)
  • Browser type and version used
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)

Third-Party Services (Firebase & Buy Me a Coffee)

We use Firebase (by Google) for user authentication and database management. If you create an account, your email address is securely stored by Firebase. VIP memberships are processed via Buy Me a Coffee; we temporarily process their webhook data (like email) to grant you automated VIP access, but we do not store your payment details.

3. Analytics Tools

This website uses analytics tools including Google Analytics and Umami to measure usage, performance, and feature engagement. These services may process identifiers such as IP address, browser information, pages viewed, and interactions with the site.

4. Advertising & AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may collect data about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant ads.

  • AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your interests
  • Google collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising at: Google Ad Settings
  • More information: Google Privacy Policy

4. Cookies

This website uses technically necessary cookies and similar storage for core functions such as language preference, login or session handling, security, and site settings. Depending on the page and applicable settings, analytics and advertising providers may also use cookies or similar technologies.

6. US State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain US states may have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data, targeted advertising, or certain profiling activities, depending on applicable law.

  • Where required, we provide a Google privacy message that allows eligible users to submit opt-out choices for applicable advertising uses.
  • If you submit such a choice, we will honor it within the scope of the tools and partners we use, subject to technical and legal limitations.
  • You may also contact us at info@citizify.com for privacy-related requests or questions about your rights.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

Anonymous timeline statistics are stored indefinitely for historical analysis. Personal data is deleted upon request. Server logs are retained for 14 days.

8. Age Limitation

Our services are intended for users aged 16+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

5. Your Rights

You have the right at any time to:

For any privacy-related requests or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
info@citizify.com

Last updated: July 2025: 2026-03-13