Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 24.4.2025
Last Updated: 24.4.2025
Company: Critix Media Oy
Contact: info@critix.ai
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Henga ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by Critix Media Oy, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679 – "GDPR").
By using Henga, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller for Henga is:
Critix Media Oy
Based in: Finland
Email: info@critix.ai
3. What Data We Collect
We collect the following data when you use Henga:
- Phone number (for account creation and authentication)
- Profile information: username, year of birth, gender, profile photos, and status message
- Location data (approximate distance-based, not exact GPS)
- Chat content: text, images, and emojis shared in chats
- Reports and blocks (for moderation and community safety)
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To create and manage your user account | Contractual necessity |
| To enable chat and social interaction | Contractual necessity |
| To show nearby users based on location | Legitimate interest (social discovery) |
| To ensure user safety and moderate abuse | Legitimate interest / Legal obligation |
| To send verification codes | Contractual necessity |
| To comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data.
We may share it only with:
- Supabase (our backend service provider)
- Analytics providers (aggregated, non-identifiable usage data only)
- Authorities, if legally required
All third parties we use are GDPR-compliant.
6. Data Storage & Retention
- Your data is stored securely in the EU using Supabase.
- We retain your account data for as long as your account is active.
- You can delete your account at any time, and your data will be permanently deleted immediately unless legally required to keep it longer.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct incorrect or incomplete data
- Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to processing
- Port your data to another service
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, email us at: info@critix.ai
8. Children's Privacy
Henga is intended for users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Data Security
We use encryption, access control, and secure storage via Supabase to keep your data safe. Access is limited to authorized personnel.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are significant, we&aposll notify you in-app or by email.
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Critix Media Oy
📍 Finland