Data Controller
The data controller for VikingPal is:
OakDev & AI AB Uddevalla, SwedenRegistration: Sweden (Bolagsverket)
hello@oakdev.app
We are responsible for how your personal data is processed and for ensuring your rights under GDPR are honoured.
Data We Collect
Account data
- Email address (used for authentication and account management)
- Display name (optional, set by you)
- Authentication tokens (Firebase Authentication)
Usage data
- App feature interactions (which sections you use, reading progress)
- In-app purchase records (Premium subscription status, receipt validation)
- Crash reports and diagnostic logs (anonymised where possible)
Device data
- Device type and operating system version
- App version
- Language and locale settings
Data we do NOT collect
- Precise GPS location (no location tracking)
- Contacts or address book
- Camera or microphone access without explicit in-context permission
- Browsing history outside the app
Purpose & Legal Basis
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Creating and managing your account | Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
| Providing app features (Bible, prayer, reflection) | Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
| Processing Premium subscriptions | Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
| Improving the app (aggregate analytics) | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Responding to support requests | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Legal compliance and fraud prevention | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) |
Your Spiritual Content
When you use Ask VikingPal (Premium), your question is sent to our AI service provider to generate a response. We do not associate these questions with advertising profiles. Your questions are not stored in identifiable form beyond what is necessary to deliver the response.
Third Parties & Data Processors
We use the following trusted service providers to operate VikingPal:
- Google Firebase โ authentication, database, cloud functions, and analytics (Google LLC, EU Standard Contractual Clauses applied)
- Apple App Store / Google Play โ app distribution and in-app purchase processing
- AI service provider โ processing Ask VikingPal queries (Premium only; anonymised where possible)
- Crash reporting โ anonymised diagnostic data to improve app stability
We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, all personal data is erased within 30 days.
Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data:
- Data in transit encrypted with TLS 1.2+
- Data at rest encrypted via Firebase Security Rules and Google Cloud encryption
- Authentication via secure tokens (no plain-text passwords stored)
- Access to production data restricted to essential personnel only
- Regular security reviews and dependency updates
No system is 100% secure. If a breach occurs that affects your rights, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority as required by GDPR Article 33โ34.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@oakdev.app. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY) at imy.se.
Children
VikingPal is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at hello@oakdev.app and we will delete it promptly.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:
OakDev & AI AB โ Privacy Uddevalla, Swedenhello@oakdev.app