Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BuddyHuddle ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using BuddyHuddle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile information
• Content: Huddles, messages, tasks, checklists, expenses, and other content you create
• Contact Information: Email addresses and phone numbers of buddies you invite
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through our payment providers

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address
• Location Data: General location information (if you choose to share it)
• Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookies Policy for details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send notifications about huddles, tasks, and group activities
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Send marketing communications (with your consent, which you can opt out of)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Within Your Groups

Information you share within a group (huddles, tasks, expenses) is visible to all members of that group. You control who is in your groups.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Row-Level Security (RLS) policies to ensure data isolation
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure authentication and access controls

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@buddyhuddle.app or through your account settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: