1. Information we collect
[INSERT LEGAL ENTITY NAME] ("BuddyIntro", "we", "us") collects information you provide directly, including profile information (name, email, profile picture), media uploads (photos, videos, voice notes), messages, contacts you voluntarily provide for invitations (email addresses and phone numbers), invitation metadata, and usage analytics where you consent.
2. How we use information
We use your information to operate BuddyIntro, deliver introduction stories, send invitations, enable messaging, personalize your feed, maintain security, comply with law, and improve the service.
3. Story visibility
Stories are visible according to co-tagging rules: you see stories you authored, stories where you are tagged, and published stories from authors in your mutual-tag network. Draft stories with pending invitations remain private until invitees register.
4. User-generated content
You retain ownership of content you upload. You grant BuddyIntro a limited license to host, display, and transmit your content solely to operate the service.
5. Invitations and referrals
When you invite others by email or phone, we process the contact details you provide to deliver invitations. Invitees may preview stories before registering.
6. Cookies
We use essential authentication cookies and, with consent, analytics cookies. See our Cookie Policy.
7. Legal basis (UK & EU)
For users in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area, we process personal data based on contract performance, legitimate interests (security, product improvement), consent (cookies, marketing), and legal obligations.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location (including Zimbabwe, South Africa, UK, and EU), you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, or object to processing of your data. Contact [INSERT SUPPORT EMAIL] to exercise these rights.
9. Data retention
We retain data while your account is active and as needed for legal, security, and operational purposes. Expiring stories and posts are removed according to platform settings.
10. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures including encryption in transit, access controls, and secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase).
11. Children's privacy
BuddyIntro is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us.
12. International transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We use appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses where required.
13. Contact
[INSERT LEGAL ENTITY NAME]
[INSERT COMPANY ADDRESS]
Email: [INSERT SUPPORT EMAIL]
14. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated in-app or by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.