Privacy Policy

Support contact: admin@anothersocial.media

Last updated: November 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Another Network GmbH ("Company", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal data when you visit our website, use our mobile application or any related online services (together, the "Service").

By using the Service you enter into a contractual relationship with us. Your personal data is processed in accordance with the legal bases described in this Policy. Where we rely on consent, we will ask you for it separately.

1. Controller and contact details

Controller for all processing activities described in this Policy:

Another Network GmbH
Reichenberger Straße 61
10999 Berlin
Germany

Telephone: +49 1516 4426047
Email: admin@anothersocial.media

We regularly review whether we are legally required to appoint a data protection officer under Articles 37 et seq. GDPR. If we appoint a data protection officer, we will update this Policy with the relevant contact details.

2. Scope and definitions

This Policy applies to:

a) our mobile application "Another" and any related in-app features and services
b) our website and any web based features, including support and information pages.

For the purposes of this Policy:

"Account" means the unique profile you create to access the Service.

"Affiliate" means any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company.

"Application" means the software and interfaces we provide, including the mobile app, website and any related software.

"Device" means any phone, tablet, computer or other device used to access the Service.

"Personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

"Usage data" means technical information generated automatically when you interact with the Service, such as IP address, device identifiers, operating system and browser details, timestamps and usage logs.

"Media data" means photos, videos and audio captured with your Device’s camera or microphone in the Application and uploaded to the Service.

"Service provider" means any third party that processes personal data on our behalf and according to our instructions.

3. Categories of personal data we process

3.1 Data you provide directly

We process personal data that you provide when you use the Service, in particular:

• Account and profile data, for example name, email address, username, profile photo, university and any other profile details you choose to add.
• Content you create and share, for example captions, comments and other information associated with your posts and recaps.
• Communication data, for example messages you send to us by email or via support channels and any information you provide when you participate in surveys or feedback rounds.

3.2 Media data

When you choose to create or upload content in the Application we process:

• photos, videos and audio that you record or select within the Application
• associated technical information, such as time of creation and device metadata, to display and organise your content.

Access to camera and microphone is requested through the operating system permission dialogue. Media data is only captured if you grant the respective permission and actively use a feature that requires it. You can withdraw these permissions at any time in your device settings.

3.3 Usage and device data

When you access or use the Service we automatically collect usage and device data, for example:

• IP address, device identifiers, operating system, app version, browser type and settings
• log data such as timestamps of visits, pages and screens viewed, features used, taps, scrolls and other in-app interactions
• diagnostic and crash data to help us identify and fix technical issues.

3.4 Cookies and similar technologies

On our website and, where applicable, in the Application we use cookies and comparable technologies to:

• enable basic technical functions
• store your preferences
• collect statistics on how the Service is used
• improve performance and security.

Where required by law, in particular in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, non-essential cookies and analytics tools are only activated on the basis of your consent, which you can withdraw at any time via our cookie banner or in-app privacy settings.

4. Purposes and legal bases of processing

We process personal data only where a legal basis applies under Article 6 GDPR and only for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes.

4.1 Operation of the Service and performance of our contract with you

We process personal data as far as necessary:

• to register and manage your Account
• to provide the core features of the Service, in particular creating, uploading, displaying and sharing content with your selected audiences
• to provide customer support and respond to your requests
• to send important information about the Service, such as changes to functions or this Policy.

Legal basis: Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b GDPR (performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract).

4.2 Security, integrity and abuse prevention

We process personal data:

• to ensure the technical security of the Service and to prevent fraud, misuse and other violations of our Terms
• to monitor, detect and fix errors, crashes and performance issues
• to protect the rights, property and safety of users, the public and the Company.

Legal basis: Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interests in ensuring security and proper functioning of the Service).

4.3 Analytics and service improvement

We use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to evaluate how the Service is used and to improve design, user experience and performance. In this context we process:

• aggregated or pseudonymous usage data
• device and event data as described in section 3.3.

Where required by law, analytics tools are activated only with your consent given via cookie banner or in-app settings. You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. Where consent is not required, analytics is based on our legitimate interest in understanding and improving the use of the Service.

Legal basis: Article 6 paragraph 1 letter a GDPR (consent) and Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interests).

4.4 Compliance with legal obligations and enforcement

We may process personal data:

• to comply with statutory retention obligations
• to respond to lawful requests from authorities and courts
• to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.

Legal basis: Article 6 paragraph 1 letter c GDPR (legal obligation) and Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f GDPR (legitimate interests in the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims).

5. Camera and microphone access

We only access your camera and microphone if you start a feature that needs them, for example recording a video or taking a photo in the Application. If you deny access, you can still browse other parts of the Service that do not require these permissions. You can change camera and microphone permissions at any time in your device settings.

6. Upload, storage and drafts

When you press "Post", "Save draft" or a comparable button, the selected media and associated information are encrypted in transit and uploaded to secure servers located in the European Union.

Unpublished drafts are stored separately from published posts and are automatically deleted after 30 days or earlier if you delete them yourself.

7. Retention periods and deletion

We store personal data only for as long as needed for the respective purposes or as long as legal retention obligations require. After that, the data is deleted or anonymised.

In particular:

• Account and profile data are stored for the duration of your registration. If you delete your Account, we delete or anonymise the related personal data unless we are legally obliged or entitled to further storage.

• Usage data is generally stored for up to 12 months for analytics, security and troubleshooting and then deleted or anonymised.

• Published media data remains available until you delete the respective post or your Account. After deletion, the content is removed from active systems without undue delay and is deleted from backup systems during the regular backup rotation, usually within up to 30 days.

• Communication data, for example support requests, is stored for the time necessary to handle your request and, where applicable, for the duration of statutory limitation periods for documentation and legal defence.

8. Recipients and data sharing

We only share personal data with third parties where this is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, where we are legally obliged to do so or where you have given your consent.

8.1 Service providers

We use carefully selected service providers who act as processors within the meaning of Article 28 GDPR and who process personal data only on our instructions and under strict confidentiality and security requirements. These include in particular:

• hosting and infrastructure providers such as Google Cloud Platform, including storage and content delivery
• analytics providers such as Google Analytics, which process aggregated or pseudonymous usage data
• providers of tools for communication, error logging and performance monitoring.

8.2 Corporate transactions

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, restructuring or similar corporate transaction, personal data may be transferred to the acquiring or merging entity as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards and only to the extent permitted by law.

8.3 Legal obligations and protection of rights

We may disclose personal data to authorities, courts, external advisors or similar third parties where necessary:

• to comply with applicable law or enforceable governmental requests
• to protect our rights, property and safety or those of our users or the public
• to prevent, investigate or take action regarding suspected or actual illegal activities or violations of our Terms.

We do not sell personal data and we do not share personal data for cross-context behavioural advertising within the meaning of the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended.

9. International data transfers

Our main servers are located in the European Union. In some cases service providers may process personal data in countries outside the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom.

Where such transfers take place and the destination country does not have an adequacy decision by the European Commission, we implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with Articles 44 et seq. GDPR, typically the standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission and, where necessary, additional technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

You can contact us using the details in section 1 if you would like to receive a copy of the standard contractual clauses that apply to your data.

10. Security of processing

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access. These measures include in particular:

• encryption in transit and at rest where appropriate
• strict access controls based on the need-to-know principle
• regular security updates and monitoring
• internal policies and training on data protection and information security.

No system can be fully secure. You are responsible for keeping your Account credentials confidential and for limiting access to your Device.

11. Children and age restrictions

The Service is not intended for children and may only be used by individuals who are at least 16 years old. We do not knowingly allow persons under 16 to register for or otherwise use the Service.

If we become aware that personal data of a person under 16 has been collected, we will delete this data without undue delay. If you believe that a person under 16 has provided personal data to us, please contact us using the details in section 1.

12. Your rights under data protection law

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the GDPR in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request information about whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of that data.
• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in the cases provided for by law.
• Right to restriction: You can request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: You can request that we provide personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or transfer it to another controller where technically feasible.
• Right to object: You can object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to processing based on Article 6 paragraph 1 letter e or f GDPR. We will then no longer process the personal data unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds. You can also object at any time to processing for direct marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent: If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future.

To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@anothersocial.media. We will respond within the time limits set by applicable law. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the member state of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.

In Germany, the competent authority for our registered office is:

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Alt-Moabit 59-61
10555 Berlin
Germany.

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended, including the right to request information about our collection and use of your personal information, the right to request deletion or correction of certain information and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the email address above.

13. Cookies and analytics details

On the website, you can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner. In the Application you can manage analytics and similar settings in the in-app privacy or settings section, if available.

If you disable or reject non-essential cookies, the basic functionality of the Service will remain available, but some features that rely on analytics or personalisation may not function optimally.

Where we use Google Analytics, the service is configured so that IP addresses are truncated as early as technically possible and only in exceptional cases transmitted in full to a Google server outside the European Economic Area. We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google that includes the standard contractual clauses where required.

You can also install a Google Analytics opt-out add-on for your browser if provided by Google.


14. External links

The Service may contain links to external websites, apps or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over their content or privacy practices. Before providing personal data to such third parties, please read their privacy policies carefully.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, our services or processing activities. The date of the latest update is indicated at the top of this document.

If we make material changes, we will inform you in an appropriate manner, for example by displaying a notice in the Application or on the website.

16. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we process personal data, you can contact us at:

Another Network GmbH
Reichenberger Straße 61
10999 Berlin
Germany

Email: admin@anothersocial.media