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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-01-21

This Privacy Policy explains how Eclipse (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the mobile application Eclipse.

1. General Information

App name: Eclipse
Provider: FH OÖ Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH (FH-Hagenberg)
Contact email: eclipse@fh-hagenberg.at

We take the protection of your personal data seriously and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following data depending on how you use the app:

For the purpose of identifying and authorizing users within the app, we may process:

Email address
Password (stored only in hashed form, never in plain text)
IP address (retrieved temporarily but not stored)
Device information (e.g. operating system, device model)
App version
Date and time of access
Crash and error details

This data is required to ensure secure authentication, app stability, and reliable operation.

For the purpose of displaying energy information, performing simulations and analyses, we may process the following energy-related data:

Metering point number(s)
Grid operator
Historical electricity consumption and production data

Important notice:
The app does not modify or influence your energy supply or contractual conditions.
Energy data is used solely for visualization, simulation, and calculation purposes within the app.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

Provide and operate the app
Improve app functionality and user experience
Detect, analyze, and fix technical issues
Ensure app security and stability

4. Third-Party Services

The app may use the following third-party services which may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies:

Firebase Analytics – app usage analysis
Firebase Crashlytics – crash and error reporting

These services may process data outside the European Union. Appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR.

5. Data Storage and Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to data processing
Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at eclipse@fh-hagenberg.at.

7. Data Deletion

You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.
If the app provides user accounts, deletion can also be requested from within the app or via email.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be published on this page and are effective immediately upon publication.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or data protection, please contact:

📧 eclipse@fh-hagenberg.at