Simone Convertini

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Swiped (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application “Swiped” (the “App”) handles information and protects your privacy.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Data Controller

Data Controller:
Simone Convertini
Email: s.convertini23@gmail.com
Country: Italy

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at the email above.


2. Summary


3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

All image analysis happens locally on your device.


4. Information Collected Automatically

The App may collect limited technical information via third-party SDKs:

This data is used only to:

We do not combine this data with personally identifiable information.

Legal Basis (GDPR Article 6(1)):


5. Advertising (AdMob)

Swiped uses Google AdMob for advertising.

AdMob may collect:

Purpose: To display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance.

Legal Basis: Your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)), which you can withdraw at any time through your device settings.

You can learn more about Google’s data practices here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

How to opt out: You may opt out of personalized ads in your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization) or by resetting your advertising ID.

Data Recipients: Google LLC (USA) - Google participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and complies with GDPR requirements for international data transfers.


6. Purchases (Premium Features)

If you purchase premium features:

Legal Basis: Performance of contract (GDPR Article 6(1)(b))


7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Third-party SDKs (such as AdMob) may use technologies similar to cookies or mobile identifiers to:

Swiped itself does not use cookies.


8. Data Storage and Retention

Local Data:
All photo-related data, cleaning progress, and app preferences are stored locally on your device. This data remains on your device until you uninstall the app or manually clear app data.

Third-Party Data:
Data collected by third-party services (e.g., AdMob) is retained according to their respective retention policies:

Deletion: If you uninstall the app, all locally stored data is automatically deleted. To request deletion of data held by third parties, please contact them directly or reset your advertising ID.


9. Children’s Privacy

Swiped is not directed to children under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at s.convertini23@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Age Verification: By using this app, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old or have obtained parental/guardian consent.


10. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:

Right of Access (Article 15): Request information about personal data we process.

Right to Rectification (Article 16): Request correction of inaccurate data.

Right to Erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

Right to Restriction (Article 18): Request limitation of processing.

Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3)): Withdraw consent for data processing at any time (e.g., opt out of personalized ads).

Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country. In Italy, this is the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (https://www.gpdp.it).

How to Exercise Your Rights:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at s.convertini23@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

For data collected by third parties (e.g., Google AdMob), you may need to contact them directly:


11. International Data Transfers

The App uses third-party services that may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA):

Google AdMob (USA):
Google LLC complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and implements appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data during international transfers.

Your photos and personal files never leave your device and are never transferred.


12. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the app and any data processed through third-party services. However, no system is 100% secure.

Because photos never leave your device, the risk of exposure is minimized.

In the event of a data breach affecting personal data, we will notify affected users and relevant supervisory authorities as required by GDPR (Article 33-34).


13. Automated Decision-Making

The App does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

Photo analysis is performed locally on your device using on-device algorithms, and you maintain full control over all deletion decisions.


14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

When we make changes:

You can always access the latest version at: https://simone-convertini.github.io/swiped-privacy-policy


15. Contact & Data Protection Officer

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data protection rights:

Email: s.convertini23@gmail.com
Data Controller: Simone Convertini
Country: Italy

Supervisory Authority (Italy):
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Website: https://www.gpdp.it
Email: garante@gpdp.it


Data Type Purpose Legal Basis
Device info, app version App functionality, bug fixes Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Advertising ID, interaction data Personalized advertising Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Purchase status Premium feature access Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Crash logs Improve stability Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))

By using Swiped, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.