Vocardo
Updated: September 2026
Privacy Policy
Protecting your personal data is especially important to me. Below I explain which data are processed when you use my website and my mobile app (Vocardo), and for what purposes. This privacy policy applies uniformly to the website and the app, while the respective processing activities are clearly separated.
1. Controller
The controller within the meaning of the GDPR is:
Philip Härke Bahnhofstr. 22 86150 Augsburg Germany E-mail: contact@vocardo.com2. General information on data processing
Personal data are processed only insofar as technically necessary or permitted by law.
Where possible, the website and app can be used without providing personal data. In the app, users are generally treated anonymously.
- Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (contract performance / app use)
- Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a secure, stable, and functional service)
3. Data processing when using the website
The following information relates exclusively to the use of the website.
3.1 Server log files
When you access the website, the hosting provider automatically collects information and temporarily stores it in server log files. These include in particular:
- IP address of the requesting device
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the retrieved file
- Website from which the access occurs
- Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system
The data are processed to ensure a smooth connection and system security.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
3.2 Contact by e-mail
If you contact me by e-mail, the data you provide (e.g., your e-mail address and the content of your message) will be used solely to process your request.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.
3.3 Cookies
This website does not use cookies that require consent. Only technically necessary functions are used.
To remember your chosen appearance (light or dark), the website uses your browser’s local storage (localStorage). This setting stays exclusively on your device, is never transmitted to a server and contains no personal data. It is only stored when you actively switch the appearance and is strictly necessary for this feature you requested (Section 25(2) no. 2 TDDDG); consent is therefore not required. You can delete the entry at any time in your browser settings.
Fonts are loaded directly from this website’s own server; no connection to third-party servers is made.
3.4 Website hosting (Google Firebase)
The website is hosted via Google Firebase (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland).
As part of hosting, technically necessary data such as IP addresses and server log data are processed.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. A data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded.
3.5 Domain (INWX)
The domain vocardo.com is managed by INWX GmbH, Prinzessinnenstr. 30, 10969 Berlin, Germany.
Processing is carried out exclusively for the technical provision of the services.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. A data processing agreement in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded.
3.6 E-mail (mailbox.org)
E-mail services are provided by Heinlein Hosting GmbH (mailbox.org), Schwedter Straße 8/9A, 10119 Berlin, Germany.
Processing is carried out exclusively for the technical provision of the services.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
4. Data processing when using the app
The following information relates exclusively to the use of the mobile app (Vocardo).
4.1 General
The app can generally be used without providing personal data. No profiles with personal identifiers are created.
4.2 Firebase Firestore Database
To store and synchronize app data, the app uses Google Firebase Firestore (Google Ireland Limited).
Only anonymous or technically necessary data are processed, e.g.:
- Learning progress
- App settings
- Intermediate results
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) and (f) GDPR.
4.3 Firebase Analytics
The app uses Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage and performance statistics.
No personal data such as names, e-mail addresses, or IP addresses are stored.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
4.4 Google Gemini (AI services)
To support learning features, the app uses Google Gemini (Google Cloud).
Text entered by users is transmitted to Google servers and processed there briefly.
The data contain no personal identifiers and are not stored permanently.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) and (f) GDPR.
5. Disclosure of data
Personal data are disclosed only to the technical service providers mentioned above to the extent necessary for operating the website or app.
No further disclosure takes place.
6. Storage and deletion
Personal data are stored only as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention obligations.
Anonymous or technical data are regularly deleted or anonymized.
7. Rights of data subjects
You have the right to:
- Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
To exercise your rights, simply send an informal message to the e-mail address listed above.
8. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your data violates the GDPR.
9. Currency and changes
This privacy policy is dated September 2026.
Further development of the website, the app, or legal changes may require updates. The current version always applies.