PRIVACY POLICY FOR
"NOX – THE SOCIAL ALARM CLOCK"
Last updated : April 14, 2025
Version : 1.0
PREAMBLE
This document constitutes the “Privacy Policy” of the mobile application “NOX – The Social Alarm Clock” (hereinafter referred to as “NOX”), published by the company LAPSUS. It is part of the contractual documentation governing access to and use of the Application, alongside the Legal Notices, the Terms of use, the General Sales Conditions, the Privacy Policy, the Data Collection Policy, the Illicit Content Reporting and Removal Policy, the Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy, the Advertising and Sponsored Content Policy, the Moderation Policy, the List of Prohibited Content, the Code of Conduct, and the Legal Provisions for the Attention of the Authorities.
The purpose of this "Privacy Policy” is to inform Users of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application about how their personal data is collected, used, stored, protected and, where applicable, shared by the Publisher.
In order to preserve the privacy of its Users, the Publisher undertakes to comply with the provisions in force applicable to the protection of personal data, and in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the French law "Informatique et Libertés" of 6 January 1978 as amended, as well as any other more protective local legislation applicable in the User's country of residence.
This "Privacy Policy" is in compliance with the principles of transparency and fairness as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and is a direct complement to the "Data Collection Policy".
The User is invited to regularly consult this "Privacy Policy", available at any time from the "Legal Information" sub-menu of the "Settings" menu of the Application or via the website dedicated to NOX's legal information: https://www.nox.app/legal/
USERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO READ THIS "PRIVACY POLICY" CAREFULLY BEFORE USING "NOX".
INTRODUCTION
"NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" is an innovative social network based on the new concept of the personalized alarm clock. The Application allows its Users to create, send, receive and watch short videos – called "nox" – intended to wake up in a fun and interactive way. The principle of "NOX" is to create a new global and intergenerational space for creation and expression that transforms the moment of awakening into a social and entertaining experience.
"NOX" exists solely in the form of a mobile application designed, created, developed and published by the French company LAPSUS, a simplified joint-stock company with a capital of €12,000, whose registered office is located at 10 rue Louis Amiot, 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse, registered with the Bourg-en-Bresse Trade and Companies Register under number 879 161 818, and represented by Mr. Luc NOUGUIER, President of LAPSUS (hereinafter "the Publisher").
The “NOX” application is available for download worldwide as of Monday, April 14, 2025, on the following platforms:
- Apple “App Store”
- Google “Play Store”
- Amazon “Amazon Appstore”
- Samsung “Galaxy Store”
- Huawei “AppGallery”
- Xiaomi “Get Apps”
- Oppo “App Market”
- Vivo “V-Appstore”
- Tencent “Appstore”
- Xiaomi “Mi Store App”
- Aptoide “Aptoide”
- “APKPure”
As part of the operation of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application, certain personal data is necessary for the provision of services, the personalization of the user experience, the security of exchanges and the continuous improvement of the platform. This processing is carried out in a proportionate manner, for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes.
This "Privacy Policy" aims to make this processing understandable, to detail the practical modalities, and to remind Users of the rights they have as well as the remedies they can avail themselves of.
The Publisher wishes to ensure that personal data is never used for purposes unrelated to the stated purposes, nor transferred to third parties without legitimate reason or without consent when required. All measures are taken to limit the risks of misappropriation, loss, alteration or unauthorised access to the data processed.
This "Privacy Policy" is intended for all Users of the Application, regardless of their place of residence, and applies throughout the duration of the use of the services, as well as after, within the limits provided for by the regulations.
The Publisher is responsible for the processing of personal data collected in the context of the use of the Application. It does not currently have a Data Protection Officer (DPO), but can be contacted for any questions relating to this Policy at the following address: privacy@nox.app.
1. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of interpreting this "Privacy Policy", the following terms shall be understood as defined below, whether used in the singular or plural:
Contractual Terms: refers to all legal documents applicable to the use of the Application, including the Legal Notices, Terms of Use, General Sales Conditions, Privacy Policy, Data Collection Policy, Illicit Content Reporting and Removal Policy, the Child Safety Policy, the Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy, the Advertising and Sponsored Content Policy, theModeration Policy,List of Prohibited Content, Code of Conduct, and Legal Provisions for the Attention of the Authorities.
Application: refers to the mobile application "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock," created, developed, and published by the Publisher. The Application is intended to be downloaded and installed on a compatible Device (smartphone or tablet), and allows the use of features offered by the Publisher, such as the creation and reading of "noxs." Subject to compliance with the "Terms of Use" and Legal Notices and any technical requirements, the Application is available on the following download platforms: Apple’s "App Store," Google’s "Play Store," Amazon’s "Amazon Appstore," Samsung’s "Galaxy Store," Huawei Technologies' "Huawei AppGallery," Xiaomi's "Xiaomi Get Apps," Oppo’s "Oppo App Market," AppGallery," Xiaomi's "Xiaomi Get Apps," Oppo’s "Oppo App Market," Vivo's "V-Appstore," Tencent’s "Tencent Appstore," Xiaomi’s "Mi Store App," Aptoide S.A’s "Aptoide," "APKPure." Access to and updates of the Application, as well as any geographical or technical restrictions, may vary depending on the app stores and the applicable policies.
Publisher: refers to the French company LAPSUS, a simplified joint-stock company (SAS) registered with the Bourg-en-Bresse Trade and Companies Register under number 879 161 818, with its registered office located at 10 rue Louis Amiot, Bourg-en-Bresse. The Publisher is legally responsible for the brand and the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application. The Publisher is responsible for the design, development, publishing, and Publisher is responsible for the design, development, publishing, and availability of the Application, as well as all associated Services. It is also responsible for publishing and maintaining the technical aspects of the Application, including any updates or new features offered to Users.
User: refers to any individual who accesses and uses the Application for private or professional purposes. The User may be a non-professional individual, a consumer as defined by the Consumer Code, or any other person using the Publisher's services. The User may therefore enter into an agreement with the Publisher to acquire content or use features available on the Application, under the conditions defined by the "Terms of Use" of the Application.
Minor: refers to any person under the age of 15. This age corresponds to the minimum required to register on the Application, as set by the Publisher in accordance with applicable legislation, particularly concerning the protection of minors and digital consent, as well as the "Child Safety Policy".
Child: refers to any minor within the scope of the "Child Safety Policy", including those who have accessed the Application in violation of the registration conditions. The rules stated here aim to ensure the safety of children under all circumstances, including in cases of unauthorized or fraudulent access.
Parties: refers collectively to the Publisher of the Application and the User, bound by the acceptance of the applicable contractual documents, including the "Terms of Use", "General Sales Conditions", and "Legal Notices". The Parties acknowledge their mutual commitments, respective responsibilities, and the legal rules governing their relationship in the context of using the Services offered through the Application.
Device: refers to any hardware used by the User to access the Application, download, install, and use its features. This includes, but is not limited to, smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktop computers, and compatible connected objects. The Device must meet the minimum technical requirements set by the Publisher, including operating system, available memory, performance, and connectivity. The User is solely responsible for installing the Application on their own Device, ensuring its compatibility, proper functioning, and security of their digital environment, including regular system updates, the use of antivirus digital environment, including regular system updates, the use of antivirus software, and protection against malware.
Download Platform or Store: refers to any third-party service that allows downloading or updating the Application, such as Apple’s "App Store," Google’s "Play Store," Amazon’s "Amazon Appstore," Samsung’s "Galaxy Store," Huawei Technologies' "Huawei AppGallery," Xiaomi's "Xiaomi Get Apps," Oppo’s "Oppo App Market," Vivo's "V-Appstore," Tencent’s "Tencent Appstore," Xiaomi’s "Mi Store App," Aptoide S.A’s "Aptoide," "APKPure." Appstore," Xiaomi’s "Mi Store App," Aptoide S.A’s "Aptoide," "APKPure." Access to these platforms is subject to the general terms and conditions of each provider, over which the Publisher has no control.
Service: refers to all the features and services offered by the Publisher via the Application, including but not limited to:
- Creation, publishing, sending, and reading of "noxs";
- Programming and triggering alarms to automatically play one or more "nox(s)";
- Creation, publishing, sending, and reading of "dreams";
- Management of a personal profile;
- Visiting other Users' personal profiles;
- Textual, visual, and voice communication with Users via messaging;
- Access to subscription plans such as "NOX Premium", which provides additional features or benefits;
- Any other service or content that the Publisher decides to make available to the User, subject to compliance with the "Terms of Use", "Legal Notices", and applicable laws.
The Service is subject to change or enhancement over time, including through updates, fixes, interface modifications, or the addition of new offers, whether free or paid, without creating any obligation for the Publisher beyond what is specified herein or in specific conditions.
Host: refers to the technical service provider responsible for ensuring the storage, accessibility, and operational maintenance of the Application and its digital content. The Host acts as a technical intermediary in accordance with applicable legislation (notably the LCEN and DSA), without intervening in the hosted content. The Host’s contact information is provided in the "Legal Notices", "Terms of Use", and "Privacy Policy", in accordance with the identification requirements imposed on the Publisher.
User Account: refers to the personal space of each User, accessible after a registration or login process via an identifier (email address, phone number, etc.) and a strictly confidential password. From this space, the User can, among other things:
- Add or modify their profile picture;
- Add or modify up to ten cover photos;
- Add or modify their profile description;
- Add content to their profile ("noxs," "renoxs," dream collection);
- Modify the thumbnails of their created "noxs";
- Pin created "noxs";
- Pin "renoxs";
- Delete content from their profile ("noxs," "renoxs," dream collection);
- Access their list of received notifications;
- Manage their subscription list;
- Access their list of followers;
- Manage their list of friends;
- Modify their name;
- Modify their username;
- Modify the email address for accessing their account;
- Modify the phone number for accessing their account;
- Modify the password for accessing their account;
- Send a request for personal data transmission;
- Subscribe to or unsubscribe from the paid service "NOX Premium";
- Send a request for account certification;
- Manage privacy settings;
- Access their liked "noxs";
- Access their viewed "noxs";
- Access the archives of created "dreams";
- Access the archives of created "noxs";
- Modify the application language;
- Modify the application appearance;
- Manage blocked Users;
- Manage sensitive content settings;
- Access the Application's user guide;
- Access the legal information of the Application;
- Access the social media of the Application and the Publisher;
- Delete their account.
The User Account is personal, non-transferable, and protected by confidential identifiers whose security is the sole responsibility of the User. The User commits to immediately inform the Publisher of any suspicion of fraudulent access or compromise of their account and to comply with the applicable "Terms of Use".
Evolving Features: refers to any new feature, tool, or service added later to the Application, whether experimental, promotional, or permanent, subject to the "Terms of Use" and applicable rights.
Social Features: refers to the tools for interaction between Users within the Application, such as messaging, comments, subscriptions, "likes," shares, and any communication, visibility, or community relationship feature integrated by the Publisher.
Inappropriate Behavior: refers to any behavior or interaction, direct or indirect, contrary to the spirit of the "Code of Conduct", which may harm the well-being of other Users or compromise the overall atmosphere of the Application.
Content: refers to any type of digital content accessible, published, or distributed via the Application, including texts, images, videos, sounds, data, or any other element. Content includes, but is not limited to:
- The "noxs" created by Users, intended for other Users or for their own use, which are videos of a maximum duration of two minutes, intended to wake Users of the Application;
- The thumbnails of "noxs," which are images serving as covers for a "nox." They represent the content of the "nox" and are designed to capture attention at first glance in the Application;
- The "dreams" created by Users, which are photos or videos of a maximum duration of two minutes, intended to stay online in the Application for only 24 hours. "Dreams" allow the User to communicate daily with the community of Users who follow them in the Application;
- Collections of "dreams," which are groups of "dreams" organized into folders, directly accessible from the Users' profiles. Each collection is visually represented by a cover image, designed to evocatively illustrate the theme or common universe of the "dreams" it contains;
- Profile photos;
- Cover photos;
- Profile text descriptions;
- Comments posted in the comment section of a "nox";
- Text messages exchanged in messaging conversations;
- Photos exchanged in messaging conversations;
- Videos exchanged in messaging conversations;
- Voice messages exchanged in messaging conversations;
- GIFs exchanged in messaging conversations;
- Any file or information made available by the Publisher or third parties on the Application, provided it complies with copyright, the "Terms of Use", and applicable legislation.
The User declares and guarantees that they hold all the necessary rights for the publication, distribution, or availability of any Content via the Application, including copyright, image rights, or any other intellectual property rights. They agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Publisher against any claim, action, or damage resulting from a violation of applicable law or third-party rights.
Public Content: refers to any content visible to other Users beyond the creator, including public "noxs," public "dreams," comments, dream collections, or profile elements.
Private Content: refers to any content accessible only to one or more designated Users, such as private "noxs," private "dreams," or private messages.
Classic Content: refers to any content published on the Application that is neither sponsored, sensitive, nor prohibited. It may be public or private, depending on the settings chosen by the User at the time of publication, and remains subject to the present "Terms of Use" and the "Code of Conduct". Classic Content is the standard, unmarked form of content on the Application and carries no special labeling at the time of distribution.
Organic Content: refers to any content spontaneously published by a User or, where applicable, by the Publisher, without financial compensation, promotional intent, or any link to an advertising campaign, communication effort, or commercial partnership. Organic Content does not carry any commercial or promotional tag and is not subject to specific monetization-related processing. It may be public or private depending on the chosen publication settings and remains subject to the "Terms of Use" and the "Code of Conduct".
Sponsored Content: refers to any "nox" or "dream" published by a User on the Application with the "Sponsored Content" tag, activated at the time of publication to indicate that the content is shared for promotional or advertising purposes.This tag is mandatory whenever the content is published in exchange for financial gain, material benefit, or a visibility agreement with a third party, including the Publisher. It ensures transparency toward other Users and automatically displays the visible mention “Sponsored Content” when the content is played or opened.
The use of this tag, as well as the obligations associated with it, are defined in the "Advertising and Sponsored Content Policy", which all Users are contractually bound to.
Sponsored Content is distinct from commercial advertisements shown within the Application and content published as part of a Paid Partnership managed by the Publisher.
Prohibited Content: refers to any content, regardless of format or medium, that violates the "List of Prohibited Content", contravenes the contractual rules applicable to the Application (such as the "Terms of Use", the "Code of Conduct", or the "Moderation Policy"), or breaches applicable laws and regulations, particularly those concerning the protection of minors, public safety, fundamental rights, and intellectual property.
"Prohibited Content" triggers immediate moderation measures, contractual sanctions, or reports to the competent authorities, without the need for prior warning.
Sensitive Content: refers to any content published on the Application with the "Sensitive Content" tag, activated by the User at the time of publication due to its potentially shocking, disturbing, violent, sexual, or emotionally difficult nature. This tag is mandatory for such content to be tolerated on the Application. It is intended to restrict access, warn viewers, and protect Users—especially minors. Content that may offend sensitivities but is tolerated under certain conditions is defined in the "List of Prohibited Content". If published without the "Sensitive Content" tag, such content will be considered non-compliant and may be subject to moderation measures, including permanent and irreversible removal.
Sensitive Content Management Setting: refers to the system integrated into the Application that allows for the display or blocking of sensitive content based on the User’s age and declared preferences. This setting is automatic and non-editable for minors and customizable for adult Users.
Nox: refers to a video with a maximum duration of two minutes, primarily designed to wake a User of the Application in a fun and interactive way.
Renox: refers to a "nox" — a video of no more than two minutes designed to wake a User in a fun and interactive way — that has been republished by a User on their own profile.
Dream: refers to a photo or video that disappears after 24 hours, used to communicate with one’s community of Users.
Alarm: refers to the feature of the Application that allows the User to schedule or receive a "nox" at a specific time, for a personalized, social, and interactive wake-up experience.
Messaging: refers to the communication system integrated into the Application, allowing Users to exchange text messages, voice messages, photos, GIFs, and other files, either in private or group conversations.
Notification: refers to any message or alert sent to the User via the Application or through an external channel (push notification, email, etc.), for the purpose of providing information, reminders, security alerts, or promotional content, in accordance with the User’s communication preferences.
Subscription: refers to a contract concluded between the User and the Publisher, involving the payment of a fee in exchange for prolonged access to certain features, services, or exclusive content on the Application, for a fixed or renewable period.
NOX Premium: refers to the paid monthly subscription plan offered by the Publisher, providing the User with an enhanced experience of the Application, including the removal of unsolicited ads, advanced features, customization options, and exclusive benefits. Sponsored content and paid partnerships remain visible. The details and terms of the offer are defined in the "Terms of Use" and the "General Sales Conditions".
Personal Data or Personal Information: as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679) and any equivalent or complementary national legislation, refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An “identifiable natural person” is one who can be recognized, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or to one or more specific elements related to their physical, physiological, genetic, psychological, economic, cultural, or social identity.
The processing of such Personal Data, carried out as part of the use of the Application and associated Services, is governed by the “Publisher's Privacy Policy”, available at https://www.nox.app/legal/privacy-policy.
The Publisher undertakes to comply with all applicable regulations concerning the protection of personal data, privacy, and the rights of data subjects.
Consent: refers to the free, informed, specific, and unambiguous expression by which the User agrees, through a clear affirmative action or declaration, to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes.When data is collected through trackers, consent must be obtained before any placement or activation of non-essential trackers, in accordance with applicable regulations and the "Data Collection Policy". Consent can be withdrawn at any time via the Application's settings, without retroactive effect.
Privacy Settings: refers to all options available within the Application that allow the User to personalize how their personal data is managed, how visible their content is, or how exposed they are to certain types of sensitive content.
Data Collection:Data Collection: refers to any operation carried out by the Publisher, its third-party partners, or subcontractors involving the collection of personal or non-personal data related to Users of NOX. This may occur actively (e.g., through user input) or passively (e.g., through trackers or Application features), to ensure the proper functioning, continuous improvement, security, and personalization of the provided services. Data collected may include registration data, published or viewed content, user-defined preferences, technical data related to browsing or Application usage.
Browsing Data: refers to information automatically collected during the use of the Application, related to how the User accesses, uses, and interacts with features or content. This data may include, but is not limited to, the type and model of the Device used, operating system, interface language, session durations pages or content viewed, actions performed, errors encountered, technical performance or log data.
Browsing Data may be used for technical, statistical, analytical, or personalization purposes, in accordance with the "Data Collection Policy".
Advertising Network: refers to any entity, internal or external to the Publisher, responsible for the delivery, management, optimization, or performance measurement of advertising content distributed within the Application. Advertising Networks may use technologies such as trackers, SDKs, or advertising identifiers to adapt, target, or analyze ads. They may act on behalf of the Publisher or third parties, under the terms defined by the "Data Collection Policy" and the "Advertising and Sponsored Content Policy".
Third-Party Partner: refers to any external service provider, technology vendor, or collaborator with whom the Publisher works for the functioning, analysis, optimization, or monetization of the Application, and who may, in that capacity, collect, receive, process, or access User-related data.This includes, in particular partners involved in the deployment or activation of trackers (e.g., Google Ads, Firebase Analytics), those responsible for hosting, audience measurement, performance management, ad distribution, security, or data analysis. The terms governing the relationship between the Publisher and each Third-Party Partner are outlined in the "Data Collection Policy".
Processing: refers to any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, modification, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, restriction, deletion, or destruction.
Tracker: refers to any technological device that enables the reading, writing, or collection of information on the User’s Device, either directly or indirectly, from the Application. This includes, but is not limited to cookies, SDKs, web beacons, tags, advertising identifiers (e.g., IDFA, GAID), or any similar mechanism.Trackers may be used for technical, functional, statistical, audience measurement, or advertising purposes, and may require prior User consent depending on their nature, in accordance with the "Data Collection Policy" and applicable regulations.
Essential Functional Trackers: refers to tracking technologies strictly necessary for the technical functioning of the Application or the provision of a service expressly requested by the User. These trackers do not require prior User consent, as they help ensure service security, session management, content synchronization, alarm triggering, proper functioning of essential Application settings.Their use is governed by the "Data Collection Policy" and complies with applicable legal requirements regarding privacy.
Consent-Based Trackers: refers to trackers or similar technologies used for non-essential purposes, including advertising, statistics, personalization, audience measurement, or profiling, which require the User’s free, informed, specific, and unambiguous consent. Consent must be obtained before any data is stored or read on the Device, either during Application installation or via Privacy Settings. The User may withdraw consent at any time, without retroactive effect, in accordance with the "Data Collection Policy".
SDK (Software Development Kit): refers to a third-party software module integrated into the Application, enabling the addition of technical features, interfacing with external services, or collecting behavioral data about Users. SDKs may be used for audience analysis, performance measurement, marketing attribution ad management security, authentication. Some SDKs may include consent-based trackers, especially when they access advertising identifiers or perform profiling. Their use is governed by the "Data Collection Policy".
Tag: refers to a piece of code embedded in the Application, used to trigger a tracking event or record a user interaction, typically for measurement, targeting, or marketing performance purposes. A tag may be used, for example, to track an impression or click, trigger a conversion in an ad campaign, transmit data to an analytics tool or advertising network.
Tracking Pixel or Spy Pixel: refers to a snippet of code or invisible image (usually 1x1 pixel in size) embedded in the Application interface, enabling the tracking of content display, loading, or interaction by the User for analytics, audience measurement, or advertising performance purposes. These pixels may transmit information to third-party tools or advertising networks, particularly for retargeting or conversion campaigns, and are subject to the User's prior consent when involving the processing of personal data.
Advertising Identifier: refers to a unique, resettable identifier assigned by the operating system of the Device (e.g., IDFA on iOS or GAID on Android), allowing the tracking of the User’s advertising preferences and the delivery of personalized or targeted ads. This identifier may be used by the Publisher or third-party partners for performance measurement, retargeting, or behavioral analysis. Its use is subject to the User’s prior consent, in accordance with the "Data Collection Policy" and applicable privacy regulations.
Advertisement: refers to any content displayed within the Application for promotional or commercial purposes, intended to promote a product, service, brand, or entity. Advertising may be delivered by the Publisher, third-party advertising networks, or Users in the context of sponsored content, and may take various forms (banners, interstitials, videos, tagged organic posts, etc.). It is distinct from editorial or personal content by its commercial purpose.
External Advertising: refers to any form of advertising inserted into the Application via a third-party advertising network, such as Google Ads. It may be automatically displayed in the interface (banners, interstitials, videos, etc.), based on distribution settings defined by the network and the User’s preferences. The display of External Advertising is subject to the User’s consent, especially when it involves trackers or advertising identifiers (IDFA, GAID).
Internal Advertising: refers to any advertisement displayed within the Application by the Publisher, either directly or via its own advertising system. It may promote the Publisher’s services, content, or offers, or those of selected partners within the context of promotional agreements. Internal Advertising may appear as visuals, videos, suggestions, notifications, or dedicated placements within the interface. It may be contextual or targeted, depending on the User’s settings and consent when personal data processing is required.
Targeted Advertising: refers to any form of advertisement personalized based on the User’s data, such as browsing behavior, profile, interactions, or preferences. It may be delivered by a third-party network (as part of External Advertising) or by the Publisher (as part of Internal Advertising), subject to the User’s prior consent in accordance with applicable regulations. Activating Targeted Advertising involves the use of advertising identifiers or trackers for profiling purposes.
Paid Partnership: refers to any agreement between the Publisher and a third-party entity resulting in the display of promotional or advertising content within the Application. These contents are published directly by the Publisher in an organic format and are clearly labeled as “Paid Partnership.”This type of content is the sole responsibility of the Publisher and is distinct from Sponsored Content (published by Users) and advertisements delivered by internal or external ad networks. The terms applicable to Paid Partnerships are defined in the "Advertising and Sponsored Content Policy".
Creator: refers to a User who publishes original or creative content on the Application, for which they are either the author or the holder of the necessary distribution rights. The Creator is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable intellectual property rights and agrees to only publish content that complies with the contractual rules of the Application.
Protected Work: refers to any original intellectual creation expressed in a perceptible form and meeting the conditions for protection under the French Intellectual Property Code. This includes, but is not limited to, literary, artistic, musical, audiovisual, graphic, visual, photographic, software, digital, or multimedia creations.
Intellectual Property: refers to all exclusive rights granted by law to individuals or legal entities over their intellectual, artistic, technical, or commercial creations. This includes copyright and related rights of performers, producers, and publishers; rights over databases; and industrial property rights such as trademarks, designs, models, and patents. These rights give their holders control over the use, reproduction, performance, or distribution of their works, creations, or distinctive signs, in accordance with the provisions of the Intellectual Property Code and applicable international agreements.
License of Use: refers to the authorization granted by a rights holder, allowing the Publisher or a User to use a protected work or content within the limits defined by the agreed conditions. The license may cover various rights (reproduction, representation, adaptation, etc.) and specify the duration, geographic scope, authorized uses, and any applicable restrictions. It does not transfer intellectual property but provides a legal framework for lawful exploitation under applicable provisions.
Licensed Content: refers to music, works, or protected elements made available by the Publisher within the Application, for which a valid license has been obtained. This license allows, under the conditions defined by the Publisher, Users to incorporate such content into their own creations published on the Application. The use of Licensed Content remains subject to compliance with associated rights, any limitations set out in the license, and applicable contractual rules.
Infringement: refers to any use, reproduction, performance, distribution, modification, or adaptation of a protected work without the prior authorization of the rights holder, constituting a violation of their intellectual property rights. Infringement may apply to literary, artistic, musical, audiovisual, software, or any other protected content and may result in civil and criminal liability in accordance with the Intellectual Property Code and applicable laws.
Third Party: refers to any individual or legal entity not party to the contractual relationship between the Publisher and the User, and who is neither acting as the Publisher nor as a User of the Application. A Third Party may, for instance, be a rights holder of published content or be affected by a creation, publication, data processing, or use within the Application without directly participating in it.
Moderation: refers to all actions carried out by the Publisher’s dedicated human moderation team to monitor, assess, classify, process, restrict, or remove content or behavior reported or identified as contrary to the Application’s contractual rules, the law, or the ethical standards defined by the Publisher. Moderation may be reactive (following a report) or proactive (based on internal checks), and aims to ensure a compliant, safe, and respectful environment for all Users.
Report: refers to the feature available to Users that allows them to notify the Publisher, via the Application, of any content, behavior, or profile potentially violating the present contractual policies, applicable laws, or the rights or safety of an individual— particularly a child. A report may trigger a priority review by the human moderation team, in accordance with procedures outlined in the "Moderation Policy" and the "Child Safety Policy".
Report Category: refers to the descriptive category selected by the User when submitting a report, used to classify the presumed nature of the violation (e.g., hate speech, harassment, identity theft, inappropriate content, child endangerment, etc.). The Report Category guides how the moderation team processes the report and may, in some cases, automatically trigger the display of specific forms adapted to the severity or nature of the content in question.
Content Author: refers to the User who originally published, shared, or made content available on the Application, including content that becomes the subject of a report. The Content Author is legally responsible for complying with contractual rules, applicable rights, and legal obligations related to that content.
Complainant: refers to the User who initiated a report by notifying the Publisher of content, behavior, or a profile they believe violates the contractual rules or violates the contractual rules or applicable law. The identity of the Complainant remains strictly confidential and is never disclosed to the Content Author, unless required by law or judicial order.
Sanction: refers to any action taken by the Publisher against content, behavior, or a User that violates the contractual rules, current legislation, or the standards defined by the Publisher. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: reclassification or removal of content; temporary or permanent restriction of functionalities, suspension or deletion of the user’s account, reporting to competent authorities in the case of serious misconduct or suspected criminal offense. The application of sanctions is at the sole discretion of the Publisher, in accordance with its "Moderation Policy".
Competent Authorities: refers to all judicial, administrative, law enforcement, or institutional authorities legally empowered to receive, process, or request information, reports, or evidence related to the protection of minors, the prevention of criminal acts, the fight against illicit content, and the suppression of dangerous behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, police or gendarmerie services, judicial authorities, independent authorities (such as regulatory agencies), any entity legally designated for this purpose under applicable law.
Legal Notices: refers to the document prepared in accordance with current French and European legislation intended to inform the User of key aspects related to the use of the service. It outlines the identification details of the Publisher, hosting information, intellectual property rights, data processing terms, and legal responsibilities of both the User and the Publisher, particularly under the French Law for Confidence in the Digital Economy (LCEN), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Digital Services Act (DSA). This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/legal-notice.
Terms of Use (CGU): refers to the contractual document governing the conditions of access, use, and operation of the Application, as well as the respective rights and obligations of the Publisher and the User. This document specifically defines the rules of User behavior, the conditions for content publication, the liability limits of each Party, the moderation procedures implemented, and the applicable sanctions in the event of a breach. The "Terms of Use" constitute a legally binding contract that must be accepted in order to access the services offered through the Application. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/terms-of-use
General Sales Conditions (CGV): refers to the contractual document governing commercial relations between the Publisher and the User in the context of paid offers proposed on the Application. The "General Sales Conditions" detail subscription conditions, payment terms, commitment periods, cancellation procedures, as well as applicable rights regarding withdrawal or refund. They are legally binding for any individual subscribing to a paid service on the Application. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/terms-of-sale
Privacy Policy: refers to the document outlining the Publisher’s commitments regarding the protection of personal data processed in the context of using the Application. It defines the purposes of data processing, legal bases, recipients, retention periods, Users’ rights (access, rectification, deletion, objection, portability, restriction), as well as the contact methods for exercising those rights.
It is directly linked to the "Data Collection Policy", which constitutes a complementary technical component detailing how information is actually collected via the Application. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/privacy-policy
Data Collection Policy: refers to the document that details the technical modalities for data collection within the Application, whether data is voluntarily entered by the User or collected automatically (identifiers, logs, trackers, SDKs, etc.). It distinguishes the types of data collected, their sources, the tools used, and the contexts of collection.
It serves as the technical extension of the "Privacy Policy", supplementing it by informing Users precisely about how data processing is carried out, in accordance with the GDPR. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/data-collection-policy
Illicit Content Reporting and Removal Policy: refers to the document that defines the procedure through which Users or any third party can report content that is illegal or contrary to current laws, as well as the methods for handling, removing, notifying, and contesting such reports. This policy is established in compliance with the obligations set out in the LCEN, the Digital Services Act (DSA), and the DMCA. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/reporting-policy
Child Safety Policy: refers to the document that outlines the specific measures implemented by the Publisher to ensure the protection of minors on the Application. It defines age restrictions, parental control mechanisms, enhanced moderation rules, and the Publisher's commitments to preventing risks related to sensitive content or inappropriate interactions. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/child-safety-standards-policy
Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy: refers to the document that defines the rules applicable to the use, publication, and protection of content protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights within the Application. It details the Publisher’s rights, the obligations of Users, procedures for reporting infringement, and the conditions for content removal or sanction in the event of a violation. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/copyright-policy
Advertising and Sponsored Content Policy: refers to the document governing the distribution of advertising, promotional, or sponsored content on the Application. It outlines transparency obligations, rules for identifying sponsored content, legal compliance requirements, applicable restrictions, and the Publisher’s commitments to commercial ethics and User protection. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/advertising-policy
Moderation Policy: refers to the document describing the principles, criteria, and moderation procedures applied within the Application. It governs the monitoring of published content, removal, suspension or alert actions, and the recourse available to Users. It aims to ensure a respectful, safe, and legally compliant environment. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/moderation-policy
List of Prohibited Content: refers to the document that provides a non-exhaustive list of content types that are either tolerated or prohibited on the Application, such as violent, hateful, discriminatory, sexual, illegal, or misleading content. This list serves to inform Users of the boundaries not to be crossed and is used as a reference for moderation and sanction actions. This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/prohibited-content
Code of Conduct: refers to the document establishing the behavioral expectations for Users within the Application. It promotes kindness, respect, civility, inclusion, and responsible use of social features. It serves as an ethical guide that complements the legal and contractual obligations outlined in the other policy documents.This document is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/code-of-conduct
Legal Provisions for the Attention of the Authorities: refers to the reference document established by the Publisher, intended exclusively for administrative, judicial, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities. Its purpose is to structure, formalize, and facilitate legal and technical cooperation with such authorities. This document defines the procedures for communication, reporting, requisition, information sharing, or content removal, in compliance with the applicable legal framework, including the provisions of the LCEN, the GDPR, the Digital Services Act, and the Code of Criminal Procedure. It is available at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/provisions-for-authorities
2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE LEGAL NOTICES
The purpose of this "Privacy Policy" is to inform Users of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application about the conditions under which their personal data is collected, processed, used, stored, retained, shared, archived or deleted by the Publisher.
It applies to all processing of personal data carried out in the context of the use of the Application, whether it is necessary to:
- the provision and proper functioning of the services offered;
- continuous improvement of the user experience;
- infrastructure and content security;
- or compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
This "Privacy Policy" is intended for all Users, regardless of their country of residence, their registration status (guest or registered), or their age, within the limits provided for by the laws in force. It is drawn up in accordance with the following texts, without this list being exhaustive:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of personal data (GDPR);
- French Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978, as amended, relating to information technology, files and civil liberties;
- Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of 19 October 2022 on Digital Services Act (DSA);
- And any other more protective national legislation applicable in the User's country of residence.
This "Privacy Policy" is established in accordance with French law, in particular the Law for Confidence in the Digital Economy (LCEN) of 21 June 2004, as well as the Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a single market for digital services (Digital Services Act), in force in the European Union.
3. ACCEPTANCE AND ENFORCEABILITY
By accessing the Application, each User is deemed to have read this "Privacy Policy" and to have accepted it without reservation. He acknowledges that he has been informed of their mandatory nature and agrees to be bound by all the legal and regulatory provisions they contain.
The acceptance of this "Privacy Policy" constitutes an implicit contractual commitment between the User and the Publisher of the Application (hereinafter referred to together as "the Parties"). It applies in full and entirely to any browsing, interaction, account creation or use of the services offered by the Application.
A. EXPRESS AND IMPLIED VALIDATION
The User acknowledges that it is his responsibility to read all the information contained in this "Privacy Policy", that he has the legal capacity required to access the Application, and that he undertakes to strictly comply with its terms throughout its use. Any browsing or interaction within the Application implies full and complete acceptance of this "Privacy Policy".
B. BINDING AND ENFORCEABILITY
This "Privacy Policy" is enforceable against all Users of the Application, as soon as they access, consult or interact with content published on NOX.
By accessing the Application, the User acknowledges that he or she has read this "Privacy Policy" and undertakes to comply with its terms. Its acceptance is implied but legally binding. It also applies to anyone who makes a report, including if they do not have a NOX account.
The fact that the User accesses the Application implies irrevocable adherence to the obligations set out herein, as well as to the applicable legal framework, both at the national (French law, LCEN) and European (GDPR, DSA) levels. The User acknowledges that failure to comply with these provisions may result in access restrictions, or even engage civil, contractual or criminal liability.
C. REFUSAL OF ACCEPTANCE
If the User does not accept or opposes this "Privacy Policy", he/she must immediately stop using the Application. The Publisher reserves the right to refuse, suspend or withdraw access to any person who does not comply with these provisions.
D. ACCESSIBILITY AND CONSERVATION
This "Privacy Policy" is accessible at any time from the "Legal information" sub-menu of the "Settings" menu of the Application and from the https://www.nox.app/legal/privacy-policy website.
The User may keep a copy of it or request access to it at any time via the dedicated contact service: legal@nox.app
E. MODIFICATIONS AND EVOLUTIONS
The Publisher reserves the right to modify this "Privacy Policy" at any time in order to take into account:
- the applicable legislative or regulatory developments (LCEN, GDPR, DSA, etc.);
- the evolution of the features or content formats offered on NOX;
- feedback from the user community or the competent authorities.
In the event of a substantial change, Users will be informed by any appropriate means. The current version is the one published at the following address: https://www.nox.app/legal/privacy-policy.
Any substantial modification of this "Privacy Policy" will be subject to prior information to the User, by any means deemed appropriate (notification, email, in-app message, etc.). "Substantial modification" means any modification that has a significant impact on the User's rights or obligations. In this case, the User must expressly accept the new version of the "Privacy Policy" through formal validation (e.g. checkbox, electronic signature, in-app confirmation). Failure to do so will result in the suspension of access to the Application until the new terms and conditions have been expressly validated.
Non-substantial changes may simply be notified and will enter into force without mandatory validation, subject to information accessible to the User.
4. DATA CONTROLLER
The data controller of the personal data collected in the context of the use of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application is the company SAS LAPSUS, a simplified joint-stock company with a capital of €12,000, whose registered office is located at 10 rue Louis Amiot, 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse, registered with the Trade and Companies Register of Bourg-en-Bresse under number 879 161 818, and represented by Mr. Luc NOUGUIER, President of LAPSUS.
In this capacity, LAPSUS determines the purposes and means of the processing implemented, in accordance with the applicable regulations, and in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR), French Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 as amended, as well as any more protective national legislation applicable to the User's place of residence.
The Data Controller shall ensure that the processing of personal data carried out in the context of the Application is lawful, fair, proportionate, and limited to the purposes set out in this Policy.
To date, LAPSUS has not appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Any questions relating to this "Privacy Policy" or the exercise of Users' rights may nevertheless be addressed to the Publisher via the following point of contact:
Email address dedicated to the protection of personal data: privacy@nox.app
Any request received through this means is treated with diligence and confidentiality. The Publisher reserves the right to request proof of identity in case of reasonable doubt about the identity of the requester, in order to guarantee the security of personal data.
5. SUBCONTRACTORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PARTNERS
As part of the operation and proper functioning of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application, the Publisher may use external technical or commercial service providers to carry out certain data processing on its behalf, under the conditions provided for in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
These entities act as subcontractors, providers of technical services (hosting, security, maintenance, audience measurement, notification, database management, advertising), or partners (in particular for the provision of third-party advertising services or payment methods via the stores).
The subcontractors only act on the documented instructions of the Publisher, and are contractually obligated:
- to guarantee the confidentiality, integrity and security of the data processed;
- to use the data only for the purposes defined by the Publisher;
- to implement all the protective measures required by the legislation in force;
- and, where appropriate, to provide sufficient safeguards for international data transfers.
The updated list of the main processors or service providers involved in the processing of personal data may be communicated to any User upon written request addressed to: privacy@nox.app. This is accessible in the "Data Collection Policy".
When partners act as independent data controllers (in particular advertising networks or in-app payment operators), their own privacy policies apply, and it is the User's responsibility to consult them directly from the interface concerned.
6. APPLICABLE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The processing of personal data carried out in the context of the use of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application is governed by the legislation in force on data protection, in particular:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable to all Users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or when the Publisher specifically targets persons residing in this area;
- French Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978, as amended, relating to information technology, files and freedoms, as national legislation applicable to the Publisher as a company established in France;
- Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of 19 October 2022, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), in particular with regard to content moderation and transparency obligations;
- And, in addition, any more protective national legislation applicable in the User's country of residence, insofar as this legislation imposes higher standards of protection.
The Publisher undertakes to comply with all the obligations arising from these texts, and to adapt its practices in the event of significant legislative or regulatory changes. In the event that a local provision is in contradiction with any of the principles set out in this "Privacy Policy", the most protective rule for the User shall prevail, in accordance with the general principles of international law applicable to data protection.
7. DATA COLLECTED
In the context of the use of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application, the Publisher may be required to collect different categories of personal data, either directly from the User, or automatically when using the Application.
A. DATA COLLECTED DIRECTLY FROM THE USER
This data is provided voluntarily by the User during registration, use of the features or in the context of his/her interactions with the platform. These may include:
- Identification data:
- full name
- username
- sex
- date of birth
- telephone number and/or email address
- password (encrypted)
- Contractual data:
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Legal Notices";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Terms of Use";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "General Sales Conditions";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Privacy Policy";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Data Collection Policy";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Illegal Content Reporting and RemovalPolicy";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Child Safety Policy";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Advertising and Sponsored Content Policy";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Moderation Policy";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "List of Prohibited Content";
- date of acceptance and signature of the "Code of Good Conduct";
- date of acceptance and signature of "Legal Provisions for the Attention of the Authorities";
- Account data:
- date of account creation;
- date of account suspension (if applicable);
- date of deletion of the account;
- date of the User's ban from the account (if applicable);
- certification of the account;
- blocked users;
- subscription status to "NOX Premium";
- Personal preference data:
- preference for "analysis of the use of the application";
- preference for "use of optional trackers";
- preference for the display of "personalized ads";
- preference for sharing data with advertising partners (Google Ads);
- Personal settings data:
- choice of language;
- choice of interface appearance;
- "Sensitive Content" display settings;
- notification settings;
- privacy settings;
- Content data:
- alarms and settings for programmed alarms;
- history of revivals;
- noxs received;
- noxs selected for a revival;
- favorite noxs;
- noxs loved;
- noxs created;
- pinned noxs;
- archived noxs;
- noxs removed;
- published noxs miniatures;
- noxs miniatures removed;
- created dreams;
- dreams viewed;
- beloved dreams;
- archived dreams;
- suppressed dreams;
- renoxs published;
- pinned renoxs;
- Renox abolished;
- published comments;
- liked comments;
- comments deleted;
- comments from other users deleted;
- profile pictures;
- cover photos;
- Profile text description;
- dream collections created;
- created dream collections deleted;
- miniatures of published dream collections;
- deleted dream collection miniatures.
- published dream collection titles;
- deleted dream collection titles.
- tickets created in "Support";
- list of subscriptions;
- list of subscribers;
- list of friends;
- text messages sent;
- sent photo messages;
- video messages sent;
- voice messages sent;
- GIF messages sent;
- deleted text messages;
- deleted photo messages;
- deleted video messages;
- deleted voicemails;
- deleted GIF messages.
- notifications received and unread;
- notifications received and read;
- reports sent;
- certification requests sent;
- requests to receive personal data;
- camera access authorization;
- microphone access authorization;
- permission to access files or local storage;
- permission to access contacts;
- location access authorization;
- allowing push notifications to be sent;
- advertising tracking permission (tracking opt-in, via IDFA or Android Advertising ID);
In this case, it is active collection, i.e. data that the User transmits voluntarily and consciously.
This data is only collected if the User chooses to provide it as part of his use of the Application, and within the limits of what is strictly necessary for the operation or the functionalities activated.
B. DATA COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
Some data is collected automatically when using the Application, in order to ensure its proper functioning, to improve the user experience, or for security, diagnostic or statistical purposes:
- Technical data:
- model of the terminal used;
- brand and manufacturer of the terminal;
- terminal type
- OS version;
- version of the App installed;
- type of network used.
- mobile operator;
- terminal language;
- terminal time system;
- terminal time zone;
- terminal time;
- terminal resolution;
- orientation of the terminal screen;
- available/used storage capacity;
- terminal power status;
- device battery level;
- Log Data:
- IP address used on each connection;
- session ID assigned by the server;
- anonymized technical identifiers (UUID, Firebase token, push notification ID);
- crash or application error data (error type, affected module, exception message);
- accurate timestamps (date and time of each system action or event)
- logs;
- logs of changes to sensitive settings (password, email address, privacy preferences);
- history of consents or withdrawals of consent;
- technical traces of API interactions (successful or failed);
- Usage data:
- total duration of each usage session;
- frequency of connections;
- number of pages or screens viewed per session.
- navigation path between screens or menus;
- actions taken in the app.
- how often each feature is used.
- completion rate of actions or forms;
- content viewed;
- data relating to interaction with notifications;
- anonymised or pseudonymised usage statistics for analysis purposes;
- Advertising ID Data:
- Apple Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA);
- Android Advertising ID (GAID);
- data associated with these identifiers (interest categories, marketing segments);
- membership in anonymized advertising cohorts (via third-party tools such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads);
- technical information transmitted to advertising networks: device model, language, approximate geography;
- advertising campaign performance data (impressions, clicks, conversions, uninstalls);
- non-consent data, if the User has disabled advertising tracking on their device;
- Approximate location Data:
- IP address partially scanned (without full retention);
- country or region of estimated origin (e.g., France, Quebec, California);
- time zone detected via IP or system;
- the default language associated with the country.
- used only for:
- adjust the display language.
- adapt content to local legislation (sensitive content, moderation);
- disable or restrict certain features by region.
Here, it is a passive collection, i.e. data collected automatically or semi-automatically by the Application, without direct input by the User, during its use or browsing, via embedded technologies such as application trackers, technical identifiers or system logs.
This technical, logging, usage, advertising or location data is collected automatically within the strict framework of the purposes set out in this "Privacy Policy". It is never used to personally identify a User without a legal basis or cross-referencing with other data, and is processed in a proportionate, secure manner that respects the rights of the data subjects.
C. DATA COLLECTED FROM THIRD-PARTY SOURCES
When necessary and legally regulated, certain data may be obtained indirectly, for example:
- Through the stores (Apple App Store / Google Play Store): information related to purchases, billing or refunds, within the limits allowed;
- Through analytics or advertising service providers: aggregated data on the performance of advertising campaigns or on the overall uses of the application.
All data collected is processed in accordance with the principle of data minimization. No information is collected without a specific, explicit and legitimate purpose.
8. PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING
The personal data collected in the context of the use of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application are subject to strictly regulated processing, based on specific, explicit and legitimate purposes. The purpose of the data collected by the Publisher is to enable the proper functioning, personalization, security and continuous improvement of the Application. The Publisher undertakes never to process the data for purposes incompatible with those set out below.
The main purposes of data processing are as follows:
A. ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUPPLIES AND MANAGEMENT
- To enable the registration, authentication and management of User accounts;
- Access to the main functionalities of the Application;
- Creation, management, security and customization of the user account;
- Enable the proper functioning of alarms and personalized alarm clock settings;
- Manage social relations in the Application;
- Recording of the User's preferences (language, interface, sensitive content, notifications, privacy);
- Management of recorded, archived, deleted or shared content;
- Display of personalized content;
B. IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE
- Analysis of global uses and user journeys in order to optimize interfaces, ergonomics and functionalities;
- Monitoring the technical performance of the Application and resolving application errors.
C. SECURITY, INTEGRITY AND MODERATION OF THE PLATFORM
- Protection of Users;
- Prevention of abuse, fraud, unauthorized access attempts or prohibited behavior;
- Detection and management of "Sensitive Content" and "Prohibited Content" reported by Users or identified by moderation;
- Priority processing of reports involving minors or high-risk situations;
- Application of the sanctions provided for in the contractual documents;
- Traceability of moderation actions and preservation of necessary evidence;
D. LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS
- Retention of proof of acceptance of contractual documents;
- Responding to requests to exercise GDPR rights;
- Cooperation with the competent authorities in the context of legal obligations, including in relation to the protection of minors, the fight against illegal content or criminal offences.
E. SUBSCRIPTION AND TRANSACTION MANAGEMENT
- Tracking subscription status and payment history via stores;
- Viewing or removing unsolicited ads based on subscription status;
- Provision of additional features based on subscription status.
F. DISPLAY, PERSONALIZATION AND CONTROL OF ADVERTISEMENTS
- Display of "Internal Ads" (generated by the Publisher's advertising network) personalized or not, according to the User's preferences;
- Display of "External Ads" (generated by advertising partners) personalized or not, according to the User's preferences;
- Display of rewarded videos via Google Ads;
- Advertising targeting based on the User's prior consent;
- Measurement of the performance of internal advertising campaigns;
G. RESPECT FOR THE PREFERENCES EXPRESSED BY THE USER
- Application of the User's choices regarding data collection, personalization of advertisements or sharing with partners;
- Recording and updating consents or withdrawals of consent;
- Display of content according to preferences related to "Sensitive Content" or profile settings.
Each purpose described above has an appropriate legal basis, as specified in the next section. No data is processed for purposes that are incompatible with these objectives.
9. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Each processing of personal data carried out in the context of the use of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application is based on a legal basis defined by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 (GDPR). No data is collected or used without an explicit legal basis.
The legal bases applicable to the various processing operations are as follows:
A. EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE USER AND THE PUBLISHER
This legal basis justifies the processing that is essential for the proper functioning of the Application and the provision of the services expressly requested by the User.
The following are concerned:
- Account creation and management;
- Access to core features;
- Management of "NOX Premium" subscriptions and associated transactions;
- Customization of the interface according to the parameters chosen by the User.
B. COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL OBLIGATIONS FOR THE PUBLISHER
Some processing operations are made mandatory by applicable national or European legislation and are carried out for this sole purpose.
The following are concerned:
- Retention of proof of acceptance of contractual documents;
- Responding to requests to exercise rights under the GDPR;
- Cooperation with administrative or judicial authorities in the context of legal proceedings (in particular in relation to illegal content or the protection of minors).
C. LEGITIMATE INTEREST PURSUED BY THE PUBLISHER
In some cases, the Publisher may process data to meet a legitimate interest, provided that this interest does not infringe the fundamental rights and freedoms of the User.
The following are concerned:
- Continuous improvement of the Application (statistics, performance, user feedback);
- The prevention of fraud, abuse, illicit behaviour or misuse of the platform;
- Moderation of reported or problematic content;
- The traceability of moderation or internal administration actions.
D. EXPLICIT CONSENT OF THE USER
When the processing is neither necessary for the performance of the contract, nor imposed by law, nor justified by a legitimate interest, the Publisher shall request the User's prior explicit consent. This consent may be withdrawn at any time without retroactive effect.
The following are concerned:
- Displaying personalized or targeted advertisements via advertising IDs;
- The use of optional trackers for analytical or marketing purposes;
- Sharing data with advertising partners (e.g. Google Ads);
- Access to features depending on the device's authorization (microphone, camera, location, storage, etc.);
- Any collection or processing of data that is not essential to the operation of the Application.
10. SPECIAL CASES OF DATA PROCESSING
Some processing carried out in the context of the use of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application relates to specific data or uses, likely to present specific issues in terms of confidentiality, security or regulations. The Publisher applies reinforced guarantees to these situations, detailed below.
A. DATA OF MINORS
Registration for the Application is reserved for persons aged 15 or over. The data of minors under the age of 18 is subject to increased vigilance, in particular regarding exposure to certain content and the management of privacy settings.
- The "Hide sensitive content" setting is enabled by default and cannot be changed for Users under 18 years of age;
- The age is declared by the User at registration, without active verification, but the Publisher reserves the right to delete any account suspected of belonging to a minor who does not meet the minimum required age;
- Reports involving minors are given priority by moderation;
- Data relating to the safety of minors is treated with the highest level of confidentiality, in strict compliance with the applicable legal obligations;
- The Publisher cooperates fully with the competent authorities in the event of a serious report.
B. SENSITIVE CONTENT
Some content posted in the App may be classified as "Sensitive Content" (e.g., content of a shocking, disturbing, emotionally difficult nature):
- The User can choose whether or not to display sensitive content via his personal settings;
- For minors, the display is irrevocably disabled;
- The classification of content as sensitive can be automatic (upon publication) or result from a report;
- The Publisher applies a policy of tagging, filtering and removing "Sensitive Content" without recourse.
C. PAID FEATURES – NOX PREMIUM
The App offers a subscription option called "NOX Premium," which allows you to remove unsolicited ads and access some advanced options:
- The Publisher collects the data necessary to manage subscription status, billing (via the Apple and Google stores), and to monitor transactions;
- The history of subscriptions is kept in compliance with accounting and contractual obligations;
- No bank data is collected directly by the Publisher; All transactions go through official platforms.
D. ADVERTISING DATA
The Application may display "Internal Advertisements" or "External Advertisements", personalized or not, depending on the choices expressed by the User:
- Prior consent is required for any display of personalized advertising or for any sharing of data with external partners;
- The User may refuse or withdraw consent at any time from the privacy settings;
- Publisher uses advertising identifiers (IDFA/GAID) only with explicit permission;
- Advertising campaigns are operated in accordance with user preferences and the requirements of partner advertising agencies (e.g. Google Ads).
11. DATA RETENTION PERIODS
Personal data collected in the context of the use of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application are only kept for a period strictly necessary for the purposes for which they are processed. These periods are set according to the nature of the data, the purpose of the processing, the applicable legal obligations, and the legitimate interests of the Publisher.
The Publisher applies the principles of retention limitation, data minimization and archive security.
A. USER ACCOUNT DATA
Identification, profile and preference data: kept for the duration of the account's use, then deleted within 30 days after the account has been permanently deleted by the User.
Data related to a suspended, deactivated or inactive account: retention limited to a maximum period of 24 months, unless expressly requested for early deletion.
B. USER-GENERATED CONTENT DATA
All content created or published by the User is kept for as long as the account is active and until manual deletion by the User or automatic deletion related to the closure of the account.
When content is deleted by the User, it is immediately de-indexed, removed from public display and transferred to a secure space for deferred deletion. It is kept there for a period of 30 days before permanent deletion, unless the User requests its immediate deletion or if a legal obligation or a moderation action requires its temporary retention. This mechanism applies to noxs, dreams, messages, comments, and any generated content. In the event of account deletion, all personal content data is automatically deleted under the same conditions.
C. NOX PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION DATA
Information relating to subscriptions and transactions: kept for the duration of the subscription, then for 6 years for accounting and tax purposes, in accordance with the applicable legislation.
No credit card number or payment data is stored by the Publisher.
D. TECHNICAL, LOGGING AND USAGE DATA
Technical logs, performance data, diagnostic data: kept for a maximum of 12 months from the date of registration.
Log data related to security or fraudulent access attempts: may be retained for up to 5 years for evidence, prevention, and incident management purposes.
E. REPORTING AND MODERATION DATA
Reports, evidence, moderation decisions: kept for a period of 3 years from the date of processing, for the purposes of traceability, prevention of abuse and cooperation with the authorities.
F. DATA RELATED TO CONSENTS
History of consents, preferences and withdrawals: kept for the duration of use of the Application, then archived for 5 years from the date of withdrawal of consent, for evidentiary purposes.
G. DATA RELATING TO LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
Some data may be kept beyond the above periods in the event of a legal or regulatory obligation (e.g. in the fight against crime, the protection of minors, compliance with the DSA or accounting archiving).
At the end of the applicable periods, the data is permanently deleted, or, if its retention is required for exclusively statistical or archival purposes, it is irreversibly anonymised.
12. DATA ACCESS AND SHARING
The Publisher undertakes to ensure that the personal data collected in the context of the use of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application is only accessible and shared with duly authorised recipients, under the conditions and for the purposes set out in this "Privacy Policy".
A. INTERNAL ACCESS AND AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
Access to personal data is strictly limited to members of the Publisher's team who, by virtue of their duties, are entitled to know about it. This access is based on a logic of least privilege, and is subject to regular controls.
The following are concerned:
- Members of the technical teams (system administration, development, maintenance);
- Members of the support and user relationship management teams;
- Members in charge of moderation, security or the processing of reports;
- Legal or compliance officers, in the event of litigation or requests for authority.
Each member with access is bound by a strict obligation of confidentiality.
B. SHARING WITH SUBCONTRACTORS AND TRUSTED SERVICE PROVIDERS
The Publisher may be required to share certain data with subcontractors or technical service providers acting on its behalf, in strict compliance with the GDPR (Article 28) and on the basis of a written contract ensuring the confidentiality, security and purpose of the delegated processing.
These subcontractors can intervene in particular to:
- Hosting and technical maintenance of the Application;
- Audience measurement and statistical analysis;
- Sending notifications;
- Management of crashes and technical incidents;
- Displaying internal or external advertisements.
The list of the main subcontractors is present in the "Data Collection Policy".
C. SHARING WITH ADVERTISING PARTNERS
When the User has expressly consented to this, certain technical or advertising data may be transmitted to third-party partners for the purpose of personalizing advertising or measuring performance.
This data may include:
- Advertising identifiers (IDFA, GAID);
- The preferences expressed (targeting enabled or not);
- Campaign events (impressions, clicks, conversions).
This sharing is disabled by default, unless the User has active consent in the privacy settings.
D. COMMUNICATION TO ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL AUTHORITIES
The Publisher may be required to transmit certain personal data to the competent authorities (administrative, judicial, police or tax) in the following cases:
- Upon legal or regulatory request;
- In connection with legal proceedings or an investigation;
- To prevent or report an offence, a serious threat, or illegal content, in particular relating to the protection of minors.
This type of communication is strictly supervised, recorded and operated in compliance with the rights of the Users.
E. NO UNAUTHORIZED COMMERCIAL ASSIGNMENT
The Publisher does not sell Users' personal data. No transfer, exchange or sale of data to third parties is carried out, except in the cases expressly provided for in this "Privacy Policy" and with the explicit consent of the User when required.
13. DATA SECURITY
The Publisher implements a rigorous IT security policy in order to guarantee the integrity, confidentiality and availability of personal data processed in the context of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application.
The technical and organisational security measures put in place are adapted to the nature of the data processed and the risks that their processing may generate.
A. TECHNICAL PROTECTION MEASURES
The Publisher deploys technical means that comply with the most demanding security standards, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data (in transit and at rest) using secure protocols (e.g. HTTPS, TLS);
- Pseudonymization or anonymization of certain data for statistical or diagnostic purposes;
- Secure authentication of User accounts (encrypted password, session management, retrieval throttling);
- Access logging and internal permission control;
- Mechanisms for detecting abnormal behavior, fraudulent access, or intrusion attempts;
- Regular backups and recovery systems in case of technical incidents.
B. ORGANIZATIONAL SAFEGUARDS
Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorised persons, according to a logic of least privilege and under cover of a formal confidentiality commitment.
- The technical, moderation, support and compliance teams are aware of data protection issues;
- Security incident management procedures are formalized, with traceability of interventions and notification if necessary to the competent authorities and the Users concerned;
- Security audits and regular checks can be carried out, either in-house or by specialist service providers.
C. LIMITATIONS AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Despite all the measures taken, no system is completely invulnerable. The Publisher invites the User to also adopt responsible security behaviours, in particular:
- Choose a strong password and don't share it;
- To keep its operating system and the NOX Application up to date;
- Do not share sensitive or confidential data in public or unsecured areas.
In the event of a suspected security breach, unauthorized access or misuse of their data, the User may contact the Publisher at the following address: privacy@nox.app
14. HOSTING AND DATA TRANSFER
The personal data processed in the context of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application is hosted on cloud infrastructures provided by a trusted service provider, guaranteeing a high level of security, availability and redundancy.
A. HOSTING REGIONS USED
The Application is designed for global deployment, with hosting areas spread across multiple geographic regions, depending on the User's location and technical requirements. Data may be stored or processed in one or more of the following regions:
- us-west-1 (United States)
- ap-southeast-1 (Asia-Pacific – Singapore)
- ap-northeast-2 (Asia-Pacific – South Korea)
- sa-east-1 (South America – Brazil)
- ap-south-1 (Asia Pacific – India)
- eu-west-1 (Europe – Ireland)
The servers are operated via a recognized cloud provider (e.g. Amazon Web Services), on infrastructures certified in accordance with international standards (ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, etc.).
B. DATA TRANSFERS OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION
As part of the global operation of the Application, certain data may be transferred outside the European Union, in particular to the regions mentioned above, for reasons of performance, support, redundancy or optimization of content flows.
When such a transfer concerns data of residents of the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA), the Publisher ensures that this transfer is based on one of the legal mechanisms provided for by the GDPR, namely:
- An adequate level of protection recognised by a decision of the European Commission (e.g. South Korea);
- The use of European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) signed with the subcontractors concerned;
- Additional contractual and technical guarantees to ensure a level of protection equivalent to that required in the EU.
No transfer is carried out without a legal basis or without an appropriate framework.
C. TRANSPARENCY AND USER CHOICE
The Publisher prefers, as far as possible, the processing of data in the geographical region closest to the User, in the interests of performance and sovereignty.
The User is informed that, due to this distributed architecture, certain technical or support data may temporarily transit through servers located outside his country of residence.
No data is transferred for advertising purposes without the express consent of the User.
15. USER RIGHTS
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable legislation on the protection of personal data, each User of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application benefits from a set of rights aimed at guaranteeing control over their personal data.
A. RIGHTS GRANTED TO ANY USER
The Publisher grants Users the following rights, under the conditions provided for by the applicable texts:
- Right of access: to obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her is being processed, and, where appropriate, to access and receive a copy of such data;
- Right to rectification: request the correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
- Right to erasure (right to be forgotten): request the deletion of their personal data, in particular when they are no longer necessary for the purposes of the processing or in the event of withdrawal of consent;
- Right to restriction of processing: request the temporary suspension of the processing of their data in certain cases provided for by the GDPR (e.g. contestation of the accuracy of the data);
- Right to object: to object at any time to the processing of their data for the purposes of prospecting or personalised advertising, or, for reasons relating to their particular situation, to any other processing based on legitimate interest;
- Right to portability: to receive the personal data they have provided in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and to transmit them to another data controller;
- Right to withdraw consent: at any time, for processing based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing prior to the withdrawal.
B. PROCEDURES FOR EXERCISING RIGHTS
The User may exercise his/her rights at any time in one of the following two ways:
- From the Application, via the "Personal Data" sub-menu accessible in the "Settings" menu of the Application, by creating a request to send your personal data. This application requires the upload of an identity document for verification purposes;
- By e-mail, by sending a request accompanied by a copy of proof of identity to the following address: privacy@nox.app.
In order to guarantee the security of personal data, the Publisher may refuse to comply with a request if it does not have sufficient information to verify the identity of the requestor.
Applications are processed within one month of receipt. This period may be extended by two months in the event of particular complexity or a high number of requests, in accordance with Article 12.3 of the GDPR. The Publisher will inform the User in the event of an extension.
C. NO FEES
The exercise of rights is free of charge. However, in the event of manifestly unfounded, excessive or repeated requests, a reasonable fee related to administrative costs may be charged, or the request may be refused, in accordance with Article 12.5 of the GDPR.
16. REMEDIES AND COMPLAINTS
The Publisher attaches particular importance to respecting the rights of Users and the protection of their personal data. In the event of difficulty, the User is invited to contact the Publisher as a priority in order to seek an amicable solution.
A. DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE PUBLISHER
For any question, complaint or request to exercise rights, the User may contact the dedicated address: privacy@nox.app.
The Publisher undertakes to process requests diligently, within a maximum period of one month, in accordance with the regulations in force.
B. COMPLAINT TO THE COMPETENT SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
If the User considers that his or her rights have not been respected or that the processing of his or her personal data constitutes a violation of the applicable legislation, he or she has the right to lodge a complaint with an independent supervisory authority.
In France, this authority is the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL):
- Website: www.cnil.fr
- Postal address: CNIL – 3 place de Fontenoy – TSA 80715 – 75334 Paris Cedex 07
- Phone: +33 (0)1 53 73 22 22.
The User residing in another Member State of the European Union may also contact the data protection authority of his country of habitual residence.
C. JUDICIAL RECOURSE
Independently of any complaint to a supervisory authority, the User also has the right to bring an effective legal remedy, against the controller or against a processor, if he considers that his rights under the GDPR have been violated.
17. COMING INTO FORCE AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE POLICY
This section specifies the date of entry into force of this "Privacy Policy", the conditions for its enforceability against Users, as well as the terms and conditions for consulting it at any time. It aims to ensure transparency and permanent accessibility of the behavioural commitments expected on NOX.
A. DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE
This "Privacy Policy " comes into force on April 14, 2025, the date of official online launch of the "NOX – The Social Alarm Clock" Application. It applies from the first use of the Application, whether the User is a registered user or a simple visitor.
B. ENFORCEABILITY
The "Privacy Policy " is binding on all Users, regardless of status, location or duration of registration. It constitutes a contractual document complementary to the "Terms of use" and the "Data Collection Policy", of which it specifies certain behavioural commitments.
Any person who accesses the Application or uses its features is deemed to have read the "Privacy Policy ", to have understood and accepted it in its entirety.
C. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The English version of the "Privacy Policy " is authentic between the Parties. In the case of translation, only the French language version is legally binding.
18. POLICY EVOLUTION AND UPDATES
This "Privacy Policy" is a living document, subject to modification to adapt to changes in the Application, the community, security standards and the applicable legal framework.
A. UPDATED BY THE PUBLISHER
The Publisher reserves the right to modify, supplement or update the "Privacy Policy " at any time, in particular in the event of:
- changes in French, European or international legislation;
- substantial changes to the functionality of the Application;
- changes in moderation or security priorities;
- feedback from the NOX community.
B. USER INFORMATION
Users are informed of any substantial updates to the "Privacy Policy ":
- by an in-app notification or in-app message;
- by posting a notice on the official NOX website: https://www.nox.app.
In some cases, the Publisher may request an express validation of the new version of the "Privacy Policy " before the User can continue to use the services.
C. ONGOING CONSULTATION
The current version of the "Privacy Policy " can be accessed at any time from:
- the "Legal information" sub-menu of the "Settings" menu of the Application;
- NOX's legal website: https://www.nox.app/legal/
It can be freely consulted, downloaded or archived by the User. Users are invited to regularly consult the "Privacy Policy " to ensure that they comply with the latest provisions.
19. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
This "Privacy Policy" is governed, interpreted and applied in accordance with French law, subject to the application of the mandatory rules provided for by European Union law or by any other more protective local law applicable to the User in his country of residence.
In the event of a dispute relating to the interpretation, validity, execution or termination of these Terms and Conditions, or to the use of the Application, the competent courts shall be those within the jurisdiction of the Publisher's registered office, unless otherwise required by mandatory legal provision, in particular with regard to consumer protection.
The User is informed that, in accordance with Articles L.611-1 et seq. of the Consumer Code, he or she has the possibility of having recourse free of charge to a consumer mediator, with a view to the amicable resolution of any dispute that may arise between him or her and the Publisher.
The consumer mediator proposed by the Publisher is MEDICYS, whose website is accessible at the address: MEDICYS, 73 boulevard de Clichy, 75009 Paris, 01 49 70 15 93; E-mail: contact@medicys.fr; Web: https://www.cc-mediateurconso-bfc.fr
Nothing herein shall limit the mandatory legal rights of the User under the applicable legislation in his country of residence.