This Data Privacy Statement applies to the offering and use of the "sharry.co" website (hereinafter referred to as "Sharry" or "we"). Sharry is provided by InstinctOne UG (limited liability), located at Schäferbrücke 9, 24568 Kaltenkirchen, Germany. This statement aims to inform you about what personal data we collect when you use Sharry, and how we process and use this data. Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us.

You can access this Data Privacy Statement at any time at https://sharry.co/privacy.

Data Controller

InstinctOne UG, Schäferbrücke 9, 24568 Kaltenkirchen, Germany, is the "controller" in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have any questions or comments regarding data privacy when using Sharry, you can contact us via email at support@sharry.co.

What is Personal Data?

"Personal data" refers to any information, or parts thereof, by means of which you can be identified either directly (e.g., by your name) or indirectly (e.g., by pseudonymized data such as a unique ID). This means that personal data includes, for example, email addresses, addresses, IP addresses, user names, profile pictures, preferences, use behavior, and any other information you voluntarily provide. This Data Privacy Statement covers all personal data that we store and process when you use Sharry.

Collection and Use of Your Data

In some cases, you provide us with immediate access to the data (e.g., when creating a user account or contacting us), and in some cases, we collect data automatically during the use of Sharry (e.g., to offer our services and understand how you use our services).

We will use your data to perform and process the contractual relationship related to the use of Sharry. Within this framework, we use your data for:

• Providing and improving our services: Your data is primarily used to fulfill and process the contractual relationship, including calculating and processing any services you request through Sharry. The legal basis for processing your data includes:

  • Your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

  • The fulfillment of our contractual obligations under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

  • Our legitimate interests to improve services, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

• Fraud prevention: We use your personal data to ensure that the use of Sharry takes place in a manner that complies with our terms of use and is not fraudulent. We reserve the right to restrict users who violate our policies without specifying the exact reasons (e.g., unauthorized use of multiple accounts, or abnormal usage behavior).

What Rights Do You Have Regarding Your Data?

You have the right at any time to receive free information about the extent and content of the processing of your personal data by us. You also have the right to request from us the rectification, restriction of processing, or erasure of your personal data.

In the event of data privacy violations, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Further information can be found in this Data Privacy Statement in the following section: Your Rights as a Data Subject.

Registration and Account Data

To use some features of Sharry, you need to register. Registration involves providing the following information:

• User name (nickname)

• Email address

• Password (which will be encrypted using secure SSL methods)

If you choose to register using your existing Facebook or Google account, we will collect data from these accounts with your permission, such as:

• Facebook ID or Google ID

• User name, email address, date of birth, and profile picture

This information is essential for setting up your user account and providing the services offered by Sharry. Your data will be transmitted securely using SSL encryption.

Data Processing and Service Providers

To provide our services, we sometimes work with third-party providers who are required to follow the strict terms of this Data Privacy Statement and the relevant data protection laws.

We work with the following third-party providers to process data:

• Cloudways / Digital Ocean: These providers handle server hosting services for Sharry. Your data may be stored on servers managed by Cloudways and located within the EU or EEA.

We have processing agreements with our third-party partners in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR, ensuring they comply with the strict data protection standards and process your data solely according to our instructions.

Registration/Setting Up a User Account

To be able to use all functions of Sharry and in particular to benefit from certain bonuses, you have to register for the use of Sharry by setting up a user account. The registration therefore serves to provide the services of Sharry and calculate any bonuses generated by you.

Use Data and Recommendations

To recommend relevant content, we may collect data regarding the features you use and how you interact with the site. This data helps us optimize your experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: Sharry uses cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and preferences, helping us personalize and enhance your experience. You may modify cookie settings through your browser, though this may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

Data Processing for Bonus Calculations

We collect data about your interactions and any purchases or content engagements to calculate rewards or bonuses. We only use this information to deliver the specific services and benefits offered on Sharry.

Selfie Verification for Fraud Prevention

If you request specific rewards or bonuses, we may ask for additional identity verification, such as taking a selfie. This verification helps us ensure that rewards are claimed legitimately and not through fraudulent activities. We use users' selfies exclusively for fraud prevention and to verify that the bonuses have been earned through real participation. The selfies are processed only for this purpose and deleted within four weeks after verification.

Storage Duration of Your Data

We will only store your personal data for as long as we need it for the performance of the contract on the use of Sharry, for the fulfillment of your wishes, or for our legitimate interests for the purposes of which we have logged your personal data, or for as long as is permitted or required by law:

• User account data: Stored until you delete your account or request data erasure.

• Selfies and identity verification data: Deleted within four weeks after verification.

• Contact data: Stored as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries.

• Cookies and usage data: Stored for the duration of your use or as required to fulfill specific purposes.

If you withdraw your consent, your data will be deleted from our systems; if deletion is not possible, the processing of your data will be restricted instead of being deleted.

Transfer of Data

The transfer of your personal data without explicit permission will only occur under the following conditions:

• For legal obligations: Data may be shared with authorities for law enforcement or compliance purposes.

• Third-party service providers: Information may be shared with companies providing hosting, advertising, and support services for Sharry, which have been contractually bound to process data only according to our strict guidelines.

• Business transactions: In case of a merger or acquisition involving Sharry, data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, with appropriate data protection guarantees in place.

Data Processing by Processors

We occasionally work with processors to deliver specific services. These processors are contractually obligated to comply with GDPR regulations and our instructions regarding data handling.

Our Processors Include:

• Cloudways / Digital Ocean: Server hosting services.

All our processors implement the strict requirements of data protection law and ensure your data is treated in a secure and confidential manner.

Data Security Measures

We are obliged to protect your privacy and treat your personal data confidentially. Your data will be stored in our databases, which are only accessible to us and employees specifically trained in data protection.

If we use support from third-party service providers who process your data on our behalf in order to provide our web services, we have ensured that they are subject to the strict conditions of this Data Privacy Statement, and that the use of your data beyond the cases described in this Data Privacy Statement will not take place.

We take comprehensive technical and organizational safety precautions, which are regularly reviewed and adjusted to meet technological advances.

Links to Third-Party Websites

sharry.co may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the data privacy practices of those third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

As a data subject in the data processing by Sharry, you have the following rights listed in this section:

• Information, Restriction of Processing, and Erasure: Within the framework of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right at any time to obtain free information about the data stored about you personally, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing. You may also have the right to the rectification of incorrect data, the restriction of the processing, and the erasure of data.

• Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing: Some forms of data processing are only possible on the basis of your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent already given at any time. The legitimacy of the data processing carried out until the withdrawal will remain unaffected by the withdrawal.

• Right to Data Portability: Regarding the data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in the performance of a contract, you generally have the right to access it yourself or have it provided to a third party in a customary, machine-readable format. If you require the direct transfer of this data to a third party, this will only take place if technically possible with reasonable effort.

• Right to Lodge a Complaint: In the event of data privacy violations caused by us, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Updates to This Data Privacy Statement

We always strive to keep this Data Privacy Statement up-to-date. Therefore, we reserve the right to change it from time to time to reflect updates in our practices or for legal reasons. The latest version can always be accessed at https://sharry.co/privacy.

Thank you for using sharry.co. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a secure and responsible manner.