Policy at Vogn
Introduction
VOGN is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy details how we collect,
use, protect, and share your personal data. By “VOGN” we refer to both VOGN HQ ApS (Registration No:
39544512) and VOGN Danmark ApS (Registration No: 39303930), both located at Raffinaderivej 8, 2300
Copenhagen S.
Policy
Scope of the Privacy Policy
This policy encompasses all aspects of your interaction with VOGN’s digital infrastructure. This includes our
platform, mobile applications, vogn.com, and all other VOGN-related websites and services. All your
engagements with us, including customer service queries, feedback, and surveys, are also covered. Should
you disagree with our policies, we advise you not to use our services and platforms.
Control and Use of Data
When you create an account with VOGN, you have full control over your account and the associated data. A
separate agreement, “The Service Terms”, governs access to and use of VOGN’s services. This agreement
covers data processing, including requests, orders, and payments sent via your account or automatically
generated when using our services.
Contact
For questions, concerns, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or to learn more about how we handle
your data, please contact us at support@vogn.com.
Information
Information We Collect and Receive
VOGN can collect and receive customer data in several ways:
Account Information: Upon account creation or updating at VOGN, customers provide us with an email
address, phone number, photo, first name, last name, and/or similar account details. For payment
processing, customers provide us (or our payment processors) with billing details such as credit card
information, bank details, and a billing address. Additionally, customers can set up and adjust various
account settings and preferences.
Usage Information: Routinely, when customers utilize VOGN’s services, they send us details such as type of
service, booking details like start and end destinations, pick-up time, and other request-related information.
VOGN also records data such as service date and time, price, distance, payment method, ratings, and other
relevant details.
Automatically Generated Information: Various types of data are automatically collected when customers
use VOGN’s services, including metadata, log data, device information, location information, user content,
demographic information, cookie information, communication information, third-party information, and
additional information provided to VOGN.
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Purpose of Using Customer Data
VOGN collects and processes customer data to provide effective and reliable transportation services,
consistent with the terms specified in our service agreement, and as prescribed by applicable law.
VOGN uses customer data for the following main purposes:
Service Delivery and Maintenance: To ensure the optimal provision of our services, updates, maintenance,
and protection of our platform.
Communication: To respond to customer inquiries, comments, and questions. This also includes direct
communication between the customer and the driver and sending out essential notifications, invoices, and
service messages.
Improving Customer Experience: VOGN uses customer data to personalize and enhance the user
experience.
Administrative Purposes: For accurate billing, account administration, and payment processing.
Research and Development: We use the collected data for research and product development.
Security and Monitoring: To address potential security risks, investigate suspicious activity, and ensure
compliance with applicable laws.
Legal Compliance: VOGN uses customer data as prescribed by law, legal processes, or as required by
regulatory authorities.
General Business Activities: In cases where data is anonymized or de-identified, VOGN may use this data for
general business activities. However, if such data is linked to an identifiable individual and protected under
data protection laws, it will be considered “personal data” in this privacy policy.
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How VOGN shares and passes on information
VOGN values your personal information and does not share it with external organizations unless specified in
this Privacy Policy. Here are the situations where your information may be shared:
• Customer-specific Services: Authorized users, such as drivers, can view the customer’s first name and
picture when providing a service. Feedback is given anonymously, and drivers do not receive the customer’s
full identification information.
• Service Partners: VOGN collaborates with third parties who assist in delivering our service, such as
customer support, data processing, and technical services. These parties only have access to the necessary
information and must comply with our protection standards.
• Within VOGN’s Group: Our subsidiaries or associated companies may have access to information in
accordance with this Privacy Policy.
• Business Transactions: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or other forms of business change, customer data
may be transferred, but always under confidentiality agreements.
• Aggregate Data: VOGN may share aggregate or anonymized data, e.g., statistics on the average trip price,
with business partners or for research.
• Legal and Security Purposes: VOGN may be obliged to share information with public authorities if required
by law or to protect our or others’ rights and security.
• With Your Consent: In certain cases, e.g., testimonials or marketing purposes, your information will only
be shared with your explicit consent.
• VOGN commits to acting with integrity and care regarding your information, and we always strive to
maintain the highest standards of data protection.
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Data security
VOGN prioritizes your data security very highly and takes all necessary measures to protect your
information:
• Proactive Protection: VOGN uses advanced technological solutions to ensure that customer data is
protected from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, and disclosure. Our security measures are designed
based on the latest technological developments and the sensitivity of the information we store.
• Employee Access: VOGN strictly limits and monitors our employees’ access to customer data. Employees
only have access to data when necessary to address specific problems or perform specific tasks related to
our service. This ensures that your information is protected from unnecessary exposure.
• High Availability: VOGN’s infrastructure is designed to be robust and fault-tolerant. Even in case of
hardware failures or challenges with data centers, we ensure continued stable service.
• Encryption in Transit: VOGN uses the latest recommended encryption techniques to protect all data while
in transit.
• Advanced Monitoring: We have a central monitoring system that constantly logs activity, access, and
performance for VOGN’s services. This allows us to immediately identify and respond to potential security
threats.
• Two-Factor Authentication: To further strengthen security, VOGN uses two-factor authentication for
access to servers in our production environment.
• VOGN is dedicated to protecting your data security and continuously ensures that our systems and
policies are updated according to industry best practices.
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Age Restrictions
Our services are not intended for persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from
persons under 18 years of age.
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Storage and Anonymization of Data
Duration of Storage: Your personal information is stored as long as you have an active account with VOGN.
Upon deletion or deactivation of your account, your personal data will be removed from our databases,
subject to the exceptions mentioned below.
• Exceptions: Even after deleting your account, certain data may be stored if necessary for legal or
regulatory reasons, such as accounting requirements, any legal disputes, prevention of fraud, or other
criminal activity.
• Business Interests: VOGN may retain certain customer data after deactivating your account to pursue
legitimate business interests, such as internal analysis, audits, and compliance with legal obligations.
• Anonymization: VOGN may choose to anonymize parts of your information, meaning the data will be
processed in a way that it will no longer be possible to link them to you. Such anonymized information may
be stored and used by VOGN without a time limit and without further notice.
• Quality Assurance: VOGN takes all necessary measures to ensure that your data is stored securely and in
accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Your trust is important to us, and VOGN constantly works to protect your information while delivering high-
quality service.
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Procedure for Data Deletion
Deletion of Account: If you want to delete your personal data, you must delete your VOGN account. Please
note that once your account is deleted, you will no longer be able to use the VOGN app with that account.
• How to delete: You can request the deletion of your account by using the relevant delete function
available in the VOGN app or service.
• Consequences of Data Deletion: When your account is deleted, certain associated customer data may also
be deleted or anonymized. This may affect certain services or information that you previously had access to
through VOGN.
• Uninstallation ≠ Data Deletion: It is important to understand that merely uninstalling the VOGN app from
your device does not delete your personal data. To ensure complete data deletion, you must follow the
official delete procedure in the VOGN app.
• Confirmation: After you have requested deletion, you will receive a confirmation from VOGN when your
data has been deleted or de-identified.
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Data Portability and Access to Your Information
Access to your data: As a customer at VOGN, you have the right to access and download your personal data.
We provide an easy-to-use function within the VOGN app or service, which allows you to request and
receive your data.
• The Process: When you choose to download your customer data, our system will collect the necessary
information, which may take some time depending on the volume and complexity of your data.
• Data Delivery: After collecting your information, a file containing your customer data is sent to the email
address associated with your VOGN account.
• Limitation of requests: To protect the integrity of our systems and ensure efficient service, you can
request data export once a day.
• Security: VOGN ensures that the data portability process is secure and that your information is only sent
to the registered email address for your account.
• Purpose: This feature is designed to promote transparency and give you control over your own data,
supporting the principles of data protection and user rights.
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Direct Marketing & Marketing Communication
Purpose: At VOGN, we strive to keep you updated about our latest product features, promotions, news, and
more. We do this through various communication channels such as email, SMS messages, and app push
notifications.
• Use of Your Data: We exclusively use your email address and/or phone number to send you marketing
messages when and if you have expressly given us permission to do so, either through the VOGN app or our
website.
• Personalization: To ensure we send you the most relevant content, we may personalize marketing
messages based on the customer data we have about you.
• Managing Preferences: Your control is important to us. Therefore, you always have the option to decide
which marketing messages you want to receive. This can be adjusted in the VOGN app settings.
Furthermore, each marketing email we send contains an easily accessible “Unsubscribe” button that you
can use to immediately stop future messages.
• Respect for your choice: If you choose to unsubscribe from our marketing messages, we respect your
choice and will immediately stop further broadcasts.
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Access to and Correction of Data
Self-service: Through the VOGN mobile app, you can easily and conveniently access and update your
personal data. We aim to provide you with full control over your own information.Copenhagen, 3.11.2023
• Correction of Information: Should you discover that VOGN has information about you that is incorrect or
outdated, we encourage you to take steps to ensure its accuracy. Send us an email at support@vogn.com
with details of the specific information you believe needs correction, and we will review and update it as
necessary.
• Our Commitment: VOGN is committed to ensuring that the information we have about our users is
accurate and up-to-date. Your trust is paramount to us, and we will work with you to ensure your data is
correct.
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Updates to Privacy Policy
Commitment to Transparency: VOGN values openness and is committed to regularly reviewing and
updating our Privacy Policy to ensure it reflects current laws, regulations, industry standards, and our
business practices.
• Timeline for Changes: Changes to our Privacy Policy may occur from time to time. When changes are
made, we will make a concerted effort to inform you by updating the policy on our platform and, if
significant, we will notify you directly.
• Staying Updated: We recommend that you frequently visit this section to stay abreast of any updates and
to ensure you understand how your data is being treated.
• Significant Changes: If changes are made that significantly impact your rights or our handling of your
personal data, we will take extra steps to inform you, such as sending a notification via email or directly
through our services.
• Disagreement with Updates: Should you find an updated version of the Privacy Policy unacceptable, you
always have the right to deactivate your VOGN account. If you wish to have your personal data removed,
please contact our customer support at: support@vogn.com.
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Your Rights Regarding Personal Data
VOGN respects your rights concerning your personal information. Below is a detailed overview of your
rights and how you can exercise them:
• Decline Direct Marketing: You can opt-out of our marketing communications at any time by using the
unsubscribe link in the emails we send or by adjusting your account settings. Please note, you might still
receive essential service messages from us.
• Access Your Data: You have the right to request a summary of the personal data we hold and process
about you.
• Correct Your Data: If you believe that the information we hold about you is incorrect, you can request an
update or correction.
• Request Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data unless there are legal reasons for continued
storage.
• Data Transfer: Upon request, we can transfer your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-
readable format to you or a third party of your choice.
• Limit Data Processing: Under certain circumstances, you can request a limitation on how we process your
data.
• Object to Data Processing: If we process your data based on legitimate interests, you have the right to
object.
• Exercising Your Rights: You can typically exercise these rights directly through your account settings. If this
isn’t possible or if you have additional questions, please contact us at support@vogn.com. For your
protection, we may ask for further verification before processing your request.
• Response to Requests: We aim to respond to your requests as promptly as possible and in compliance
with applicable law. If we are unable to accommodate your request for any reason, we will provide an
explanation.
• Lodge Complaints: If you believe that your rights haven’t been respected, we encourage you to contact us.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
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Contact VOGN
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, our handling of your personal data, or if you wish to
exercise your rights under data protection legislation, please do not hesitate to contact us. We aim to
respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible and endeavor to resolve any disputes through our customer
support.
Contact Information:
VOGN HQ ApS
Business Reg. No.: 39544512
Raffinaderivej 8, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
Email: support@vogn.com
www.vogn.com/support/
We encourage you to reach out to us directly with any concerns, so we can address them effectively. We
appreciate the opportunity to assist and cater to your needs.