Privacy Policy for MAKhellfire™ App

Effective Date: August 13, 2025
Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

MAKhellfire™ does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Our app is designed with privacy-by-design principles, ensuring complete user privacy and data protection. The App operates entirely on your device and communicates only with your MAKhellfire™ device via Bluetooth.

Data Collection and Usage

What We DO NOT Collect

Personal Information: No names, email addresses, phone numbers, or personal identifiers
User Accounts: No authentication data or user profiles
Usage Analytics: No tracking of app usage, features used, or user behavior
Crash Reports: No crash logs or error reports are collected
Device Information: No device identifiers, model information, or system data beyond Bluetooth connectivity
Location Data: No GPS coordinates or location tracking (despite location permission requirement)
Bluetooth Device Data: No storage of device identifiers or connection history beyond session
User Content: No lighting presets, settings, or configurations are transmitted to external servers

What Data is Stored Locally

The following data is stored exclusively on your device and never transmitted:

App Preferences

Language preference
Color picker mode setting
Display preferences and theme settings

Device Settings

Custom color and brightness configurations (up to 5 anonymous presets)
Auto-sleep timer settings
Bluetooth device connection preferences

Technical Data

Permission request history (to improve user experience)
App configuration settings
Your granted or denied permission status for Bluetooth access

Important: All locally stored data remains on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the app or using device settings.

How We Use Information

The locally stored information is used solely to:

Remember your app preferences between sessions
Save your custom color and brightness presets
Maintain your language and display settings
Improve the user experience by remembering permission responses
Enable direct device-to-device communication with your MAKhellfire™ device

Permissions and Their Purpose

Required Permissions

Bluetooth Permissions (Android & iOS)

Purpose: Connect to and control MAKhellfire™ LED devices
Data Access: Limited to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication only
Storage: Device identification for connection only during active sessions

Location Permission (Android Only)

Purpose: Required by Android system for Bluetooth Low Energy device scanning
Data Access: No location data is accessed, stored, or used
Note: This is a system requirement for BLE scanning, not used for location services

How Permissions Are Used

Bluetooth scanning to discover nearby MAKhellfire™ devices
Bluetooth connection to establish secure communication with your devices
Direct command transmission to control lighting colors and brightness
Local preset management stored only on your device

Third-Party Services

MAKhellfire™ does not use any third-party services, including:

Analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase, etc.)
Crash reporting services
Advertising networks
Social media integrations
Cloud storage services
User authentication services

Age Requirements

This app is intended for users aged 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this app without parental consent.

User Rights and Data Control

Since we do not collect personal data, traditional data rights (access, rectification, deletion) for personal information do not apply. However:

Your Control Over Local Data

Delete App Data: Uninstall the app to remove all locally stored settings and presets
Reset Settings: Clear app data through your device settings or use in-app reset options
Permission Control: Revoke Bluetooth or location permissions at any time through device settings

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

Right to be informed: This privacy policy provides full transparency
Data minimization: We collect only essential technical preferences
Purpose limitation: Data is used only for app functionality

Data Portability

All your lighting presets and settings are stored locally on your device. You have complete control over this data at all times.

Data Security

Local Data Protection

All data stored using secure device storage mechanisms
Data is protected by your device's built-in security features
No data transmission means no network security risks
No encryption of local data is necessary as no sensitive information is stored

Communication Security

Bluetooth connections use standard BLE security protocols
All communication is direct device-to-device with no intermediary servers
No data passes through external networks or servers

International Data Transfers

No data transfers occur as MAKhellfire™ operates entirely locally on your device. There are no cross-border data transfers, server communications, or cloud storage.

Data Retention

Local Data Retention

Lighting presets and settings remain on your device until you delete them or uninstall the app
No automatic data deletion occurs
You control retention through normal device app management

No Server Data Retention

No data is retained on any servers as no data is collected or transmitted

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Changes will be communicated through:

App Store Updates: Policy updates will be noted in app update descriptions
In-App Notifications: Significant changes may be displayed within the app
Website Notice: Updates will be posted at https://mak.ag/policies/contact-information

Legal Basis for Processing

GDPR (EU Users)

For the minimal technical data processed locally, our legal basis is:

Legitimate Interest: Storing user preferences to provide requested App functionality
Consent: Bluetooth and location permissions granted by the user

General Compliance

As we do not collect or process personal data externally, most data protection regulations are automatically satisfied.

Contact Information

Data Controller & Privacy Contact:
Kilic Feintechnik GmbH
Email: kilic@mak.ag
Phone: +49 9723 93805-0
Address: Heidenfelder Str. 1, 97525 Schwebheim, Deutschland

Technical Support:
Email: sbkomurcu@mak.ag
Subject: MAKhellfire Privacy Inquiry

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Google Play and Apple App Store privacy requirements

Effective Date and Versions

Current Version: 2.0
Effective Date: August 13, 2025
Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Summary

MAKhellfire™ respects your privacy by design:

✅ No personal information collected
✅ No data transmitted to external servers
✅ No third-party tracking or analytics
✅ Local device storage only
✅ Full user control over data
✅ Transparent privacy practices
✅ Privacy-first approach

Your privacy is protected because we simply don't collect the data that could compromise it.