Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3 July 2026
This policy describes how Vivace App Studio (“we”, “our”) handles your data when you use the Ventilate mobile app (“the App”).
1. Data controller
Vivace App Studio
Contact: [email protected]
Website: vivaceappstudio.fr
2. General principles
Ventilate is designed to work on your device, without a user account or remote database for your personal home data.
We do not sell your data. We do not use it for advertising.
3. Data collected
Data you enter in the App
- Home profile (building type, room layout)
- Window details (orientation, exposure, type)
- Fan inventory
- Manually entered indoor temperatures
- Preferences (notifications, units, language)
This data is stored locally on your device using iOS built-in storage (SwiftData).
Data collected automatically
- Location (city / coordinates): used only to fetch weather forecasts via Apple WeatherKit. You choose your location during setup.
- Anonymised usage data via TelemetryDeck (screens visited, aggregated interactions), with no direct personal identifier.
- Crash reports, where applicable.
Data we do not collect
- No account, no required email
- No advertising tracking
- No sale of data to third parties
4. Purposes of processing
We use this data to:
- Calculate ventilation advice tailored to your home and weather
- Notify you of recommended transitions (open, close, fan)
- Display temperature history on your device
- Improve the App’s stability and usability
5. Third-party services
| Service | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Apple WeatherKit | Local weather forecasts | apple.com/legal/privacy |
| Apple (App Store, iOS) | Distribution and system services | apple.com/legal/privacy |
| TelemetryDeck | Anonymised usage analytics | telemetrydeck.com/privacy |
6. Legal basis (GDPR)
- Performance of the service: providing the requested ventilation advice
- Consent: notifications, analytics (where required)
- Legitimate interest: improving the App and fixing issues
7. Retention
- Local data: while the App is installed; deleted if you uninstall or clear app data
- Analytics data: limited duration on TelemetryDeck’s side (see their policy)
- Support emails: up to 3 years after closure
8. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or object to processing.
Contact: [email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Security
Local data benefits from iOS hardware encryption. Network communications (weather, analytics) use secure connections (HTTPS/TLS).
10. Children
The App is not intended for children under 13.
11. Changes
We may update this policy. The last updated date appears at the top of this page.
12. Contact
3 July 2026