1. Overview
The protection of your personal data is important to us. This privacy policy explains how Lokvia (operated by upbyte® e.K., Germany) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our platform at lokvia.com.
Data Controller:
upbyte® e.K.
Riccardo Rabe
Schwastrum 60, 24351 Damp, Germany
Email: info@upbyte.de
Phone: +49 4352 9530000
2. Data We Collect
When you register on Lokvia, we collect:
- Name and email address (for account creation)
- Phone number (optional, for communication)
- Property details (for owners listing properties)
- Search preferences (for agents creating profiles)
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, access times (server logs)
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your data for the following purposes:
- Providing the matching platform service
- Account management and authentication
- Communication between matched parties (with explicit consent)
- Platform improvement and analytics
- Legal compliance
4. Legal Basis
Data processing is based on:
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — performance of a contract (platform service)
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — your consent (communication features)
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interests (security, analytics)
5. Data Sharing
Your personal contact information is never shared with other users without your explicit approval. When you approve a contact request, only the information you choose to share becomes visible to the approved party.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure servers in Germany (EU). We use industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) for data transmission and appropriate technical measures to protect stored data.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, your personal data is removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 GDPR)
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@upbyte.de.
9. Cookies
Lokvia uses only essential cookies required for the platform to function (session cookies, CSRF protection). We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics that track individual users.
10. Philippine Data Privacy Act
In addition to GDPR compliance, Lokvia adheres to the principles of the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), including transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality in data processing.
11. Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
12. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries:
info@upbyte.de
upbyte® e.K., Schwastrum 60, 24351 Damp, Germany