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PRIVACY POLICY – LOCL

Last updated: 29/12/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is processed within the LOCL application and related services (the "Service"), in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and applicable Swedish data protection legislation, including the Swedish Data Protection Act (2018:218).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data under this Privacy Policy is:

Adcetera AB
Västanäng 40
781 93 Borlänge
5594314550

Adcetera AB ("LOCL", "we", "us", "our") determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data carried out within the Service.

2. Scope of the Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users ("Users") of the LOCL mobile application and governs all processing of personal data carried out in connection with the use of the Service.

3. Categories of Personal Data Processed

LOCL may process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Identification and Account Data

Personal data provided in connection with authentication via third-party identity providers, including Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In, such as name, email address, and unique user identifier.

LOCL does not collect or store passwords.

3.2 Location Data

Subject to the User's explicit consent, LOCL may process precise or approximate location data in order to provide location-based functionality, including displaying nearby events and improving relevance of recommendations.

Location permissions can be withdrawn at any time through the User's device settings.

3.3 Communication Data

Personal data contained in messages exchanged through the in-app chat function, including message content, timestamps, and involved users.

Such data is processed to enable communication, ensure continuity of conversations, maintain platform safety, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

3.4 Calendar Data

Upon the User's explicit consent, LOCL may access calendar functionality (Apple Calendar or Google Calendar) for the sole purpose of allowing the User to save selected events.

LOCL does not access or read unrelated calendar entries.

3.5 Usage and Preference Data

Data relating to the User's interaction with the Service, including viewed events, preferred categories, saved events, and other usage patterns.

This data is processed to personalize content, improve the Service, and produce aggregated and anonymized insights for event organizers and partners.

3.6 Technical and Log Data

Technical information such as device type, operating system, application version, error logs, and performance data.

This data is processed to ensure functionality, security, and continuous improvement of the Service.

4. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

LOCL processes personal data for the following purposes and legal bases pursuant to Article 6 GDPR:

PurposeLegal Basis
Provision and operation of the ServicePerformance of a contract
Location-based event discoveryConsent
In-app communicationPerformance of a contract / Legitimate interest
Calendar event savingConsent
Personalization and recommendationsLegitimate interest / Consent
Platform security and complianceLegal obligation / Legitimate interest
Product development and analyticsLegitimate interest

Where processing is based on consent, such consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

5. Disclosure of Personal Data

Personal data may be disclosed to:

  • Service providers processing data on behalf of LOCL (e.g. hosting, analytics, notification services)
  • Authentication providers (Apple and Google)
  • Public authorities, where required by applicable law

All processors act under written data processing agreements in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.

LOCL does not sell personal data.

6. Aggregated and Anonymized Data

LOCL may share aggregated and anonymized statistics with event organizers and partners. Such data does not constitute personal data and cannot be used to identify individual Users.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Communication data may be retained to comply with legal obligations or to ensure the integrity and safety of the Service.

8. Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

Where personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, LOCL ensures that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with Chapter V GDPR, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Data Subject Rights

Users have the rights provided under Chapter III GDPR, including the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request erasure
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted to: hello@getlocl.app

Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish supervisory authority, Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY).

10. Children

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. LOCL does not knowingly process personal data relating to children.

11. Security Measures

LOCL implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

LOCL reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy. Any material changes will be communicated to Users through the Service or by other appropriate means.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

Adcetera AB
Email: hello@getlocl.app