PIGEON MAP PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 9 October 2026.

This Privacy Policy lays down rules for the processing of personal data of users of the platform and applications Pigeon Map, in particular with regard to the establishment and maintenance of an Account, the use of Pigeon Map functionality, checking weather and map data, flight management, pigeon record keeping, subscription handling, payments, user contact and marketing activities.

1. Personal data controller

The controller of Pigeon Map users’ personal data is:

DIGGING Barbara Skrzypnik Sikorowo 32 88-100 Inowrocław Poland

NIP: 8791530559 REGON: 870603503

hereinafter the “Controller” or “DIGGING”.

In matters concerning personal data, Privacy Policy and the implementation of data protection rights you can contact the Controller:

Email: kontakt@digging.pl

2. Pigeon Map and the range of services provided

Pigeon Map is a digital service intended in particular for breeders and pigeon lovers.

Depending on the selected Pigeon Map Plan, the service enables, among other things:

• use of maps;
• checking weather conditions for a selected location;
• viewing map layers;
• viewing extended data and weather layers;
• the creation and management of flights;
• storage of flight history;
• keeping records of pigeons;
• information on breeding;
• pairing pigeons;
• maintaining information about the loft;
• assigning pigeons to seasons;
• conducting genealogical information;
• generating and downloading pedigrees;
• adding photos of pigeons;
• use of other functionalities available under the Plans Free, Weather, Basic and Pro.

The range of available functions depends on the current Plan.

3. What data we can process

Depending on how Pigeon Map is used, we may process in particular:

Identifying information and contact details

• name;
• e-mail address;
• telephone number;
• the username;
• the name of the company or organisation, if given;
• NIP and other billing data where required.

Account data

• Account identifier;
• information on the selected Plan;
• Information on Account activity;
• information on the date the Account was established;
• Information on the beginning and termination of Subscription;
• Account settings.

Payment and Subscription data

We may process, among other things:

• information on the selected Plan;
• the price;
• the date of purchase;
• the date of commencement and termination of Subscription;
• the payment status;
• the payment or transaction identifier;
• information on returns;
• information on the cancellation of the automatic renewal.

Full card data can be processed directly by Stripe and do not need to be stored by Pigeon Map.

Breeding data

Depending on the functions used by the User, we can process data concerning:

• pigeons;
• ring numbers;
• the origin of the pigeons;
• pigeons’ parents;
• sex;
• hatching dates;
• pairing information;
• seasons;
• characteristics;
• photographs;
• pedigree;
• family trees;
• other information entered by the User in the records.

Not all of this information is personal data in itself. However, they may be associated with the Account of a particular User.

Flight data

We may process in particular:

• information on the flights created;
• flight names;
• dates of flights;
• starting and destination locations;
• geographical coordinates;
• flight organisation information;
• information on participants;
• historical information on completed flights;
• other data entered by the User.

Location data

Pigeon Map may process:

• the coordinates indicated by the User;
• the location of the selected point on the map;
• the coordinates of the pigeon;
• flight-related locations;
• in case of use of the appropriate function, the location of the device if the User gives Pigeon Map the powers required.

For point weather check, the user can indicate the location without having to provide the exact location of the device, if the functionality allows for manual selection of the point.

Technical data

We may process in particular:

• the IP address;
• information on the device;
• the type and version of the operating system;
• the type and version of the browser;
• technical identifiers;
• system logs;
• login information;
• information on errors;
• information on how Pigeon Map features are used;
• safety data.

Contact data

If the User contacts DIGGINGwe may process:

• the content of the message;
• e-mail address;
• telephone number;
• the history of the notification;
• information provided voluntarily during correspondence or conversation.

4. Purposes and legal bases for data processing

4.1. Account creation and maintenance

We process data for:

• the creation of an Account;
• allow logging;
• identification of the User;
• storing settings;
• provision of services Pigeon Map.

The legal basis is the necessity of processing for the conclusion and implementation of the agreement on the use of Pigeon Map.

4.2. Provision of Pigeon Map functionality

Data are processed to allow the use of functions Pigeon Mapin particular:

• maps;
• weather;
• flights;
• records;
• seasons;
• breeding;
• pedigree;
• photographs;
• activity history.

The basis is the implementation of the use agreement Pigeon Map.

4.3. Subscription management

Data shall be processed for:

• activation of Plans Weather, Basic and Pro;
• the establishment of a 365-day period;
• automatic renewal;
• cancellation of Subscription;
• changes to the Plan;
• the implementation of the withdrawal;
• returns handling.

The basis is performance of the contract.

4.4. Payment handling

Data may be processed for:

• implementation of payments;
• identification of transactions;
• handling recurring payments;
• the handling of failed payments;
• making returns;
• accounting and tax accounts.

The basis is performance of the contract and implementation of the legal obligations imposed on the Controller.

4.5. Technical support and account-related contact

We can contact you, among other things, in the case of:

• Account problem;
• problem with login;
• the need to reset the password;
• suspected unauthorised access;
• payment problems;
• problem with Subscription;
• accidents;
• technical interruption;
• planned maintenance work;
• problems with the operation of applications;
• a significant change in the service provided.

Communication of this kind does not constitute marketing communication.

We can also conduct it for those who have not given marketing consent or withdrawn it.

The processing shall be based on the performance of the contract and, where appropriate, the legitimate interest of the Controller in ensuring the proper and secure operation of Pigeon Map.

5. Marketing

If the User gives voluntary marketing consent, DIGGING may use the contact details given to inform about:

• Pigeon Map;
• new functionalities;
• promotions;
• new Plans;
• tenders;
• products and services DIGGING.

Depending on the scope of the consent, communication may be carried out by:

• e-mail;
• electronic messages;
• SMS/MMS;
• telephone calls.

Marketing consent is voluntary.

Non-approval does not affect the possibility of creating an Account and using Pigeon Map.

The consent can be withdrawn at any time, inter alia by sending a message to:

kontakt@digging.pl

Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the legality of the processing carried out before its withdrawal.

6. Free Plan, weather and MapTiler

Plan Free allows limited use of weather and map functionality.

In particular, the User may:

• check the weather for the selected location;
• use maps;
• view the maps provided.

For maps Pigeon Map may use services MapTiler.

Depending on the technical method of integration when downloading maps, viewing map layers tiles or other elements MapTiler to this end, suppliers may transmit the technical data necessary to comply with the request, in particular the IP address of the device and the technical information relating to the use of the service.

Scope of data processed by MapTiler is also based on the privacy of that supplier.

7. Windy.com and weather data

Within Plans offering extended weather functions Pigeon Map can use services, interfaces API, data or visualizations provided by Windy.com.

Depending on the technical means of integration, Windy may receive specific technical data related to the request, such as:

• the IP address;
• information on the device;
• browser or user-agent information;
• information on the use of the data API.

If Pigeon Map collect weather data through its own server infrastructure, the range of information transmitted directly by the device to the external supplier may be smaller.

Windy is an independent service provider and processes data in accordance with its privacy rules to the extent that it acts as a stand-alone controller.

8. Hosting and storage of Pigeon Map data

Basic server infrastructure Pigeon Map is located in Warsaw, Poland, on servers rented from OVHcloud.

In particular:

• Account data;
• records of pigeons;
• flight information;
• historical data;
• information on breeding;
• pedigree data;
• photographs;
• Pigeon Map technical data;
• other information related to the use of the application.

Information on the location of basic infrastructure Pigeon Map does not mean that all data related to the use of external services are processed only in Poland.

This applies in particular to Stripe, MapTiler, Elevators and other suppliers used by Pigeon Map.

9. Stripe

Payments for Plans Weather, Basic and Pro may be implemented using the system Stripe.

Due to payment Stripe may process in particular:

• name;
• e-mail address;
• settlement data;
• payment method data;
• information on the contract;
• the amount;
• the date of the transaction;
• transaction identifier;
• the IP address;
• other data required for payment, security or fraud prevention.

Full card details can be entered directly into the infrastructure Stripe and do not need to be stored by Pigeon Map.

Depending on the type of operation Stripe may act as a data processor in favour of DIGGING or as a separate data controller.

10. Data recipients

User data may be transferred to entities that help the Controller provide the service.

These may in particular:

OVHcloud – server and hosting infrastructure provider;

Stripe – payment infrastructure provider;

MapTiler – the supplier of maps and geographical data;

Windy.com – data provider, visualization and weather functionality;

IT and programming service providers;

system security service providers;

e-mail provider;

the accounting office;

legal advisers;

service providers for the benefit of DIGGING under the relevant agreements;

administrative authorities, courts and other legal entities where the obligation to provide data is governed by law.

DIGGING does not sell personal data of Users.

11. Transfer of data outside the European Economic Area

The use of specific suppliers may lead to data processing outside the European Economic Area.

This applies in particular to parts of operations carried out through Stripe and subcontractors of certain external suppliers.

Where data are transmitted outside the European Economic Area, the mechanisms provided for by the existing rules shall be used, as the case may be, such as:

• a European Commission decision establishing an adequate level of protection;
• standard contractual clauses;
• EU-US Data Privacy Framework to the extent that it can be used;
• other lawful data transfer mechanisms.

12. Data of other persons entered into Pigeon Map

User may enter Pigeon Map information on other persons, if this functionality makes it possible.

The user should only enter data for which use has an appropriate legal basis.

If the undertaking, organisation, branch, section or other beneficiary using Pigeon Map independently defines the purposes and manner of processing the data of other persons entering the system, which may act as the controller of that data, and DIGGING may act as a processor.

If this is required by GDPR, the rules on such processing should be regulated in a separate agreement entrusting the processing of personal data.

13. Data storage during active Subscription

Data related to the use of the Plan Weather, Basic either Pro are kept for the duration of the relevant Subscription.

This applies in particular to:

• flight data;
• historical data;
• records of pigeons;
• information on breeding;
• seasons;
• photographs;
• pedigree;
• family trees;
• other data entered within the functionality of the Plan.

14. Storage of data after the Weather, Basic or Pro Plan expires

Termination, non-renewal or cancellation of the Plan Weather, Basic or Pro does not automatically and immediately delete the data stored when using the Paid Plan.

After the last paid subscription period, functional data Weather, Basic or Pro may be stored for a period of time up to 12 months.

The purpose of this period shall in particular be to:

• enable the plan to be re-purchased;
• enabling access to previous data to be restored;
• maintaining the continuity of farm records;
• maintenance of flight history;
• preservation of genealogical pedigrees and information;
• avoid the immediate loss of data in the event of an unintended expiry or unsuccessful payment.

During this period, the Account may operate under the Plan Free, and access to data or editing capabilities may be restricted according to the scope of the current Plan.

If the User re-purchases the relevant Plan before deleting the data, the data may be made available again to the extent corresponding to the purchased Plan.

After a maximum of 12 months, the data related to the expired Subscription may be deleted or effectively anonymisedunless:

• the User renewed the Subscription before the retention period expired;
• data are needed to comply with the legal obligation;
• data are needed to establish, pursue or defend claims;
• there is another valid legal basis for further processing.

DIGGING does not guarantee that the data can be recovered after their removal after the period of storage.

15. Historical and archived flight data

Pigeon Map keep the history of activities necessary to provide flight related functions.

These may in particular:

• flights created;
• completed flights;
• dates;
• places and coordinates;
• routes;
• flight organisation information;
• flight functionality information;
• season data;
• other historical information recorded by the User.

This data may be stored during active use of the relevant Plan to enable the User to use the Account history.

At the end of the Paid Plan, the storage period for 12 months referred to above.

If the data are notified in such a way as to make it impossible to identify the User, the anonymised statistical data may be kept longer for the purposes of:

• analysing how Pigeon Map operates;
• statistics;
• safety;
• improving application operation;
• the development of new functions.

16. Account deletion and the 12-month storage period

The period of up to 12 months after the Subscription ends concerns a situation where the User retains the Account or simply does not renew the Paid Plan.

If the User requests Account deletion, this request is handled separately.

The User may request the deletion of the Account:

• using the appropriate Pigeon Map feature, where available;
• sending a message to kontakt@digging.pl.

After the Account has been effectively deleted, the data for which there is no further legal basis for processing will be deleted without waiting for the end of the 12-month period for the expired Subscription.

This does not apply to data that the Controller must or may continue to store under law, e.g. accounting documents or data needed to defend against claims.

17. Other storage periods

Account Data

The data necessary for keeping the Account may be processed for the period of holding the Account.

Accounting and tax data

Payment, invoices and other accounting documents shall be kept for the period required by the applicable tax and accounting rules.

Marketing data

Data processed on the basis of marketing consent shall be processed until the consent has been withdrawn or the marketing is terminated in advance.

Correspondence

Data contained in correspondence may be kept for the period necessary to handle the case and then for the period necessary to secure any claims.

Logs and security

Technical data and logs may be stored for the period necessary to ensure safety, diagnose errors and prevent abuse.

Where certain data are necessary as proof of a safety or dispute event, they may be kept for longer as permitted by law.

18. Legitimate interests of the Controller

In certain cases, the basis for processing is a legitimate interest DIGGING.

It may consist in particular of:

• security Pigeon Map;
• detecting fraud;
• protection of User Accounts;
• diagnosis of technical problems;
• maintain data continuity after the Pay Plan expires for a limited period;
• enabling services to be reactivated;
• conducting internal statistics;
• improvement Pigeon Map;
• establishing, investigating or defending against claims.

Where the GDPR grants the right to object to such processing, the User may exercise that right.

19. Security

The controller shall take technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.

Actions may include in particular:

• access control;
• security of server infrastructure;
• Account security;
• authentication mechanisms;
• backup;
• monitoring of errors;
• recording of safety incidents;
• secure communication between application and server.

The user should protect his password and other data allowing access to the Account.

20. Backups

Data Pigeon Map may be in technical backups for a limited period.

Removing data from an active database does not always mean immediate physical removal from all backups.

Data in backups shall not be used for the current provision of services and shall be deleted or overwritten in accordance with the adopted backup cycle.

If the system is restored from a backup, the Controller shall take appropriate steps to ensure that the data which were previously deleted are not reprocessed actively without a legal basis.

21. User rights

Under the GDPR, the User may have the right to:

• access to their personal data;
• obtaining a copy of the data;
• correcting incorrect data;
• data additions;
• request the deletion of data;
• demand restriction of processing;
• data portability;
• object to processing based on a legitimate interest;
• object to direct marketing;
• withdrawal of consent.

The scope of individual rights depends on the legal basis and the circumstances of processing.

Contact details:

kontakt@digging.pl

22. Complaint to the supervisory authority

If the User considers that his or her data is processed in breach of applicable law, he or she shall have the right to lodge a complaint with:

President of the Office for Personal Data Protection.

23. Voluntary provision of data

The provision of personal data is, in principle, voluntary.

However, some data are necessary to:

• the creation of an Account;
• the conclusion of the contract;
• activation of the Paid Plan;
• payment execution;
• issuing an accounting document;
• the use of specific functionalities.

Failure to provide the data required to perform the function may prevent this function from being used.

Marketing consent is always voluntary.

24. Cookies and similar technologies

Pigeon Map may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies may be used for, inter alia:

• login;
• maintenance of the session;
• remember settings;
• Account security;
• ensure proper operation of the application.

If Pigeon Map will use optional analytical, advertising or marketing technologies requiring User's consent, they will only be launched after obtaining the required consent.

The User can change their choices regarding optional cookies.

25. Weather information and decisions of the User

Weather information presented in Pigeon Map they are informational and auxiliary.

Forecasts may differ from the conditions that actually occur.

Pigeon Map does not replace official weather messages or alerts from the competent services.

The decision to organise flights and release pigeons shall be taken by the User or the flight operator.

26. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy may be updated in particular in the case of:

• amendments to the provisions;
• introducing new functionalities Pigeon Map;
• changes to the Plans;
• changes in the way data are processed;
• changes in service providers;
• changes in infrastructure;
• changes in the way payment is handled.

The current version of the Privacy Policy will be available in Pigeon Map or on the website Pigeon Map.

If the change has a significant impact on the way personal data are processed, The Controller may also inform Users about it by e-mail or message in Pigeon Map.

27. Contact

In matters relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of data, contact:

DIGGING Barbara Skrzypnik Sikorowo 32 88-100 Inowrocław Poland

NIP: 8791530559 REGON: 870603503

Email: kontakt@digging.pl

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