Last Updated: January 16, 2025
Studio Hedera ("we," "us," or "our") operates the PAVO mobile application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Key Points:
We collect precise GPS location data when you use the Service.
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude) | Generate location-based AI content and recommendations | Temporary (processed in real-time, not stored long-term) |
| Location history | Display previously visited locations in-app | Stored locally on device; deleted when app is uninstalled |
| Movement patterns | Detect when you've moved to a new area (distance calculation) | Not stored; calculated in real-time |
We collect information about how you interact with the Service:
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Generate AI-powered location-based content | Performance of contract / Legitimate interest |
| Process credit purchases and manage subscriptions | Performance of contract |
| Improve and personalize the Service | Legitimate interest |
| Provide customer support and respond to inquiries | Performance of contract / Legitimate interest |
| Detect and prevent fraud and abuse | Legitimate interest / Legal obligation |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
| Analyze usage patterns and app performance | Legitimate interest |
We share your data with the following third-party service providers to operate the Service:
| Service Provider | Purpose | Data Shared | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google (Gemini AI) | AI content generation | GPS coordinates, interest tags, language preference | Google Privacy Policy |
| Amazon (Polly TTS) | Text-to-speech synthesis | Generated text content (no personal data) | AWS Privacy Notice |
| Mapbox | Maps and geocoding | GPS coordinates | Mapbox Privacy Policy |
| Firebase (Google) | Backend infrastructure, authentication | Device ID, usage data, crash logs | Firebase Privacy |
| App Store / Google Play | Payment processing | Purchase information (handled by platform) | Apple / Google payment policies |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| GPS location (real-time processing) | Not stored (processed and discarded immediately) |
| Location history (local device) | Until app is uninstalled or data is manually cleared |
| Account information | Until account deletion request |
| Transaction records | 7 years (legal requirement for financial records) |
| Usage analytics | 26 months (aggregate data) |
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@studio-hedera.com
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
To make a data request:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data:
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including:
These transfers are protected by:
The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@studio-hedera.com, and we will delete it.
The mobile app uses the following tracking technologies:
We do not use advertising trackers or third-party cookies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be notified by:
Material changes will take effect 30 days after notification (or immediately, if required by law).
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Company Name: Studio Hedera
Representative: Ivy Comilang Venenoso
Data Protection Officer: pavo@studio-hedera.com
Address: 5081-1 Toyoda, Iiyama-shi, Nagano 389-2411, Japan
Website: https://pavo.studio-hedera.com
If you are in the EU and wish to contact our EU representative:
Email: eu-representative@studio-hedera.com
(To be appointed if required by law)
If you are in the EU/EEA and believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority: