Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Rogie Development processes and protects personal data collected through the "Lode" landing page (the "Site") and the "Lode" desktop software (the "Product").
1. Data Controller
The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data (the "Data Controller") is:
Rogie Development
Martinusstraat 38
6123BS, Holtum, Netherlands
Contact Email: lode@rogiedevelopment.nl
2. Personal Data and Purposes
We process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Below is a breakdown of the data categories we process:
| Data Category | Specific Data Points | Purpose of Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Account & Authentication | Full Name, Email Address, Profile Image (from OAuth), Password Hash (if applicable), User ID. | To create and manage your account, authenticate you securely, and maintain your license entitlement. |
| Licensing & Activation | Hardware Fingerprint (SHA-256/UUID), Device Hostname, OS Username, Operating System Platform, Activation Counter. | To validate your software license, prevent piracy, and enforce device limits (e.g., ensuring the software is only active on the permitted number of computers). |
| Usage & Analytics | Pages visited, features used, app events (e.g., "Service Started"). Linked to User ID upon login. |
To improve the product user experience and identify bugs. Withdrawal: • Stable App: Via in-app settings. • Beta App: Mandatory (uninstall to withdraw). • Website: Manage tracking cookies. |
| Network & Security | IP Address, User Agent. | To ensure the security of our services, prevent abuse (such as spam or DDoS attacks), and apply rate limiting. |
| Communication | Email Address. | To send you important product updates or the newsletter, provided you have explicitly subscribed. |
Google User Data Disclosure
Rogie Development's use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
For users authenticating via Google Sign-In, we specifically handle your data as follows:
- Access: We access your Full Name, Email Address, and Profile Picture (Avatar).
- Usage:
- Name & Email: Used to establish your account identity, bind your software license to a verified person, and send required transactional communications (such as license keys or security updates).
- Avatar: Used strictly for internal display within your private profile settings. This image is never shown publicly to other users.
- Storage: This data is securely stored in our database (hosted by Cloudflare D1) for the duration of your account's existence.
- Sharing: We do not share Google User Data with third parties, advertising networks, or data brokers. We do not use this data to train AI/ML models. Data is only shared with our cloud infrastructure provider (Cloudflare) strictly for the purpose of hosting the application.
3. Data Processors (Third Parties)
We use third-party services to provide our service. These processors are contractually obligated to protect your data:
- Cloudflare, Inc. (USA/EU): Hosting, database (D1), and security infrastructure.
- PostHog, Inc. (USA/EU): Product analytics. Data is stored in the EU region (`eu.i.posthog.com`).
- Google & GitHub: Used strictly for authentication (OAuth) at your request. We store the tokens they provide to maintain your session.
- MailerLite: Manages email lists and newsletter delivery.
4. International Data Transfers
While our primary infrastructure is based in the EU (or uses EU-specific regions), some processors (like Cloudflare or GitHub) may process data in the United States. We ensure these transfers are lawful by relying on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
5. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
- Licensing Data: Retained for the lifetime of the license to ensure continued access and fraud prevention.
- Analytics Data: Retained for 24 months for trend analysis, then deleted or anonymized.
- Backups: Database backups are retained for 30 days for disaster recovery.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to Access, Rectify, or Delete your data. You may also Object to processing or Withdraw Consent for optional processing.
To exercise these rights, specifically regarding account deletion or license data removal, please contact us at lode@rogiedevelopment.nl..
7. Specific Provisions regarding Consent Withdrawal
A. Application Tracking (Beta vs. Stable)
Beta Versions: Tracking is a mandatory condition of the Beta Agreement to help us stabilize the software. It cannot be disabled. If you do not wish to be tracked, you must stop using the Beta version and uninstall it.
Stable Versions: Tracking is optional. You can withdraw your consent at any time by navigating to the application settings and disabling "Usage Tracking".
B. Website Tracking
You can withdraw your consent for website tracking by rejecting "Analytics" or "Tracking" cookies via our cookie banner or your browser settings. Please note that this only stops tracking via cookies; essential technical logs (IP addresses for security) will still be processed.
C. Automated Decision Making
We use automated logic to validate licenses. If a license is flagged for fraud/tampering, activation may be blocked automatically. You have the right to request a manual review of such decisions.
D. Newsletter & Marketing
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any marketing email we send. Alternatively, you can request removal by contacting us directly. Please note that you will still receive essential transactional emails (such as license key delivery, account verification, or security updates) necessary for the Service.