Cookie Policy

Effective on April 6, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Vocally UG, registered in Germany (“we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with the Vocally mobile application (“App”) and website (vocally.mailerpage.io) (“Website”).

This policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG)
• ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) when you use our Website or App. They help us ensure functionality, improve user experience, and analyze usage.

Similar technologies include:

• SDK-based storage (in mobile apps)
• Local storage
• Tracking pixels

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our services and do not require consent.

They include:

• Authentication and login (e.g., remembering your session)
• Security-related cookies
• Load balancing and system stability

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and §25(2) TTDSG

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Examples:

• Language settings
• Learning preferences
• UI customization

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, §25(1) TTDSG)

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our App and Website.

Examples:

• Page visits and session duration
• Feature usage tracking
• Error reporting

We use privacy-friendly configurations (e.g., IP anonymization where applicable).

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, §25(1) TTDSG)

2.4 Marketing Cookies (if applicable)

These cookies track user behavior to deliver relevant advertising.

Examples:

• Personalized ads
• Campaign performance tracking

We only use these cookies if you explicitly consent.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, §25(1) TTDSG)

3. Cookies in Mobile Apps

In our App, similar technologies (SDKs) may be used instead of traditional cookies.

These may collect:

• Device identifiers
• App usage behavior
• Performance data

Where required, we request your consent via in-app prompts.

4. Consent Management

When you first use our Website (and where applicable, the App), you will be presented with a cookie consent banner.

You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via:

• Cookie settings on the Website
• App privacy settings

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for analytics, hosting, or marketing.

Examples may include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics)
• Hosting/CDN providers
• Email and communication services

These providers may process data on our behalf under Data Processing Agreements (Art. 28 GDPR).

Where data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are stored for different durations:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close the app or browser
• Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period or until manually deleted

Retention periods depend on the specific cookie purpose.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time
• Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at: [Insert Email]

8. How to Manage Cookies

You can control cookies via:

Website:

• Cookie banner settings
• Browser settings (block/delete cookies)

Mobile App:

• In-app privacy settings
• Device-level permissions (iOS settings)

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal or technical changes.

Users will be informed where required.

10. Contact

Vocally

Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 6, Garching, Germany

go67gok@tum.de

Note: This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.