Last updated: 16th November 2023
Skipit (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the Skipit website (the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy is provided by Skipit ApS (CVR 40972757)), in this particular case referred to as” “we,” “us,” or “our.” It outlines the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of information when you access or use the following:
- Our website is located ats www.skipit.cc, referred to as the “Website.”
- Our mobile applications, collectively referred to as the “Application” or the “App,” where this Privacy Policy is posted.
- Any services, content, and features offered by us through the Website or the Application, collectively referred to as the “Services.”
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any provision of this Privacy Policy, you are advised not to access, sign up for, or use the Services.
- Introduction
Skipit is an app that makes it easier to use public transport in multiple cities across Europe. This is accomplished through the use of Skipit (App), which is tailored to each specific city.
As part of our service provision, we collect certain information on geolocation data the information is kept confidential and is not sold to any third parties. At Skipit, we are dedicated to treating your Personal Information with utmost respect and sensitivity. If you have any inquiries regarding this privacy policy or the use of your personal data, please reach out to us at [email protected].
We keep our Privacy Policy under regular review and we reserve the right to change our privacy policy at any time. We will aim to notify you of any changes via email.
- Types of Private Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We collect various types of information when you register to use the Skipit application. This includes the information you provide during the registration process, such as your name and email address. Additionally, if the Application offers social media functions, we may collect data that you choose to share through those functions. If you participate in a competition, promotion, or survey, we may collect relevant information related to your participation. Furthermore, when you communicate with us for customer service or technical support regarding the Services, we may keep a record of that correspondence for reference.
By signing up for the Skipit service, you explicitly give your consent to receive text messages, push notifications, and emails from us. These communications may be sent to the mobile phone number and email address you provided during the sign-up process and may include marketing and promotional content. If you wish to stop receiving marketing and promotional emails and text messages, you can adjust the relevant settings within the App or contact us at [email protected] . Additionally, you can follow the unsubscribe instructions provided in any promotional email you receive. If you prefer not to receive phone notifications, you can modify the preferences in your mobile phone accordingly.
When you use the Skipit service through the mobile application on various devices, such as desktop computers, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, or other electronic devices, we may collect information from your device. This information may include details such as the type and manufacturer of your device, the operating system and version of your device, your mobile carrier, device identifiers, mobile phone number, IP address, browser type, network connection type, information about the webpage that referred you to the website or any websites you visited before accessing the Skipit service, as well as your behaviour and activity on the application.
This also includes specific information about your usage of the application, such as your Geolocation, when buying a ticket, planning a journey or earning Earth Miles via the Skipit app.
Information Collected from Third-Party transactional data provider:
The Skipit service provided through the app allows you to plan a journey, pay for tickets and earn Earth Miles points, as defined in the app’s User Terms of use. To efficiently collect data on your geolocation and assist in planning, buying of the ticket or issuing Earth Miles points we will require your geolocational data to be accessible to us all the time. However we only track your location while you plan a journey and if you wish to earn Earth Miles points.
We use the Google Maps API to collect information on your location and assist you in your planning of a journey, buying of a ticket or earning Earth Miles.
Please note that giving permission for your geoloactional data to shared with us in the App is optional, and you have the choice to opt-out of information collection, processing, and transaction monitoring on the linked payment card(s) by deleting your account via the app. However, it’s important to keep in mind that if you choose not to allow us access certain services may be affected including the ability to plan your journey, buy a ticket and earn Earth Miles.
Reward partners
We may share personal data on you from reward partners, including age, gender, and country of origin. However we only share anonymised data and never any type of data that can identify you personally.
- Security
We prioritize the security of your Personal Information and have implemented various measures to protect it. These include technical, physical, and administrative safeguards like firewalls, encryption techniques, and authentication procedures. However, it’s important to note that no method of information transmission over the Internet or any publicly accessible communication network can guarantee 100% security. Therefore, we cannot warrant the absolute security of any information you provide. We are also not responsible for any unauthorized circumvention of privacy settings or security features. By using our Services, you agree that we will not be liable for any misuse, unauthorised access, acquisition, deletion, or disclosure of your Information.
As an additional security measure, we may offer you the option to protect access to the App with a code or password of your choice. We strongly advise against disclosing your password to anyone. We will never request your password through unsolicited communications such as letters, phone calls, or emails.
If you have any questions or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or our Services, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] We will be glad to assist you.