PRIVACY POLICY — MAP 4 MAHJ APP
Last updated: June 2026
1. Controller / Data Protection Contact
TMMC GmbH Emil-Riedel-Straße 8 80538 Munich Germany
Phone: +49 160 93820254 Email: hello@map4mahj.com Website: www.map4mahj.com
Managing Directors: Mimi Kaumanns, Laura Pfirrmann Commercial Register: Amtsgericht München, HRB 310771
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to the Map 4 Mahj mobile application (iOS and Android) and the associated web platform at www.map4mahj.com, operated by TMMC GmbH. It explains what personal data we collect, for what purposes, and what rights you have as a user.
3. Principles of Data Processing
We process personal data only to the extent necessary for providing the app or where there is a legal basis. We collect only the data we actually need (data minimisation, Art. 5 para. 1 lit. c GDPR).
4. Data We Collect and Why
4.1 Account Registration
Data: First name / display name, email address, password (encrypted), profile picture (optional), location (city / region), experience level, account type (Player, Company, Teacher, Club, Game Night Host) Purpose: Creating and managing your account, authentication, personalisation of the app experience Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance) Retention: Until account deletion; then 30 days before permanent erasure
4.2 Location Data
Data: GPS coordinates (precise location) or manually entered city / postal code Purpose: Showing nearby events, clubs, teachers, and players on the map Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent) — you must explicitly grant location permission in the app Retention: GPS coordinates are not stored permanently; approximate location (city/region) is stored as part of your profile until changed or deleted Note: Location data is not shared with third parties and is not used for advertising.
4.3 Event Bookings and Payments
Data: Booking details, number of spots reserved, payment status, transaction reference Purpose: Processing reservations and payments for paid events Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance) Payment service provider: PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg. Payment data is processed exclusively by PayPal. PayPal privacy policy: https://www.paypal.com/privacy Retention: 10 years (statutory tax retention obligation, § 147 AO)
4.4 In-App Communication
Data: Email address, message content Purpose: Responding to enquiries, customer support, transactional messages (booking confirmations, event reminders, waitlist notifications) Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b / lit. f GDPR Retention: 3 years from last contact
4.5 Push Notifications
Data: Device push token Purpose: Notifications about new events, available waitlist spots, club activities, and messages Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent via in-app permission prompt) Retention: Until you disable notifications or delete the app
4.6 Usage and Analytics Data
Data: Screen views, in-app actions, app version, device type, operating system, anonymised IP address Purpose: Improving app performance and user experience, bug tracking Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent via in-app consent prompt) Retention: 13 months
4.7 Subscription Data
Data: Subscription tier (Free / Starter / Growth / Pro), billing cycle, subscription status Purpose: Managing access to features based on your subscription level Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract performance) Retention: Duration of subscription plus 10 years (tax records)
5. Recipients and Third-Party Providers
| Provider | Purpose | Location | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. | Payment processing | Luxembourg / USA | https://www.paypal.com/privacy |
| Hosting provider | Server infrastructure | [TO BE COMPLETED] | [TO BE COMPLETED] |
| Meilisearch | In-app search functionality | France | https://www.meilisearch.com/privacy |
| Apple Inc. | App distribution (App Store), push notifications | USA | https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy |
| Google LLC | App distribution (Google Play), push notifications (FCM) | USA | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
6. Transfer to Third Countries
Some service providers (PayPal, Apple, Google) are based in the USA. Data transfers are carried out on the basis of standard contractual clauses (Art. 46 para. 2 lit. c GDPR) or an adequacy decision by the EU Commission (EU–US Data Privacy Framework).
7. Your Rights
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure / "right to be forgotten" (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR) — withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hello@map4mahj.com
You can also delete your account directly in the app under Settings → Account → Delete Account.
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority:
Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA) Promenade 18 91522 Ansbach Germany www.lda.bayern.de
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorised persons. These measures include:
- Encrypted data transmission via HTTPS / TLS
- Encrypted password storage (bcrypt)
- Role-based access control at database level
- Regular security updates and dependency audits
10. Minors
The Map 4 Mahj app is not directed at persons under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 16. If you believe a minor has registered, please contact us at hello@map4mahj.com and we will delete the account promptly.
11. In-App Consent Management
You can withdraw or adjust your consents (location, push notifications, analytics) at any time via:
- App settings: Settings → Privacy
- Your device settings (iOS: Settings → Privacy; Android: Settings → Apps)
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the legal situation or our services. When we make material changes, we will notify you via the app or by email. The current version is always available in the app under Settings → Privacy Policy and at www.map4mahj.com/privacy.
TMMC GmbH · Emil-Riedel-Straße 8 · 80538 Munich · Germany Email: hello@map4mahj.com · Phone: +49 160 93820254 Status: June 2026