Privacy Policy for bKindly
bKindly ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, bKindly. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use the app.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use bKindly:
We use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information or contact data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. All sensitive data, including contact and location information, is encrypted and stored on secure servers. While we strive to protect your data, no security measures are completely infallible, and we cannot guarantee 100% protection against unauthorized access.
5. Children's Privacy
bKindly is designed to be safe for kids and teens. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of any such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
6. Your Privacy RightsYou have the right to:
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here, along with an updated "Last Updated" date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]
bKindly ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, bKindly. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use the app.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use bKindly:
- Personal Data: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and profile picture. We do not share this information with third parties, and it is used solely for the purpose of enhancing your experience within the app.
- Contact Data: With your explicit permission, we access your phone’s contact list to find others who are also using bKindly. This allows you to connect with friends and share acts of kindness. We upload your contacts to our secure servers for this purpose, but we do not share this data with third parties. The contact information is used only to identify users within the app.
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect your approximate location to show other bKindly users nearby on a user map. We use this data to encourage interactions and allow users to send acts of kindness to people in their area. However, to safeguard privacy, we randomize your location within an approximately 8-block radius. Your exact location is never shared with other users.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the app, such as which features you use most often, the time you spend on the app, and in-app actions like sending encouragements or messages. This helps us improve the app and personalize your experience.
- Device Data: We may collect information about your device, such as its type, operating system, and IP address, for security purposes and to ensure compatibility with the app.
We use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
- To facilitate your use of the app and connect you with others in your contact list and area who are using the app.
- To personalize your experience and improve our services, including customer support and app updates.
- To communicate with you regarding updates, features, or important notices.
- To safeguard the security of the app and prevent fraudulent activity.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information or contact data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Legal Obligations: If required by law or to respond to legal processes, we may disclose your information to authorities.
- App Functionality: As described, we use contact and location data to connect you with other users in your contacts and area. This data is kept private and secure.
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. All sensitive data, including contact and location information, is encrypted and stored on secure servers. While we strive to protect your data, no security measures are completely infallible, and we cannot guarantee 100% protection against unauthorized access.
5. Children's Privacy
bKindly is designed to be safe for kids and teens. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of any such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
6. Your Privacy RightsYou have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccurate data.
- Request that we delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of future communications by changing your app settings or contacting our support team.
- Anonymous Mode: Users have the option to go anonymous while using the app, allowing them to share kindness without revealing their identity.
- Location Visibility: Your exact location is never shared with other users. Location is randomized within an approximately 8-block radius to ensure user privacy, especially given that kids may use the app. Safety is a top concern for us.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here, along with an updated "Last Updated" date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]