BuddyFund's Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5/2/2026
1. Introduction
BuddyFund (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app and services. By using BuddyFund, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
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Account Information: Username and email address
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Profile Information: Optional profile picture and details
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Help Requests and Posts
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Messages and Interactions
b. Automatically Collected Information
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Usage data, device info, IP address
Location Data
BuddyFund collects your device’s location (latitude and longitude) with your permission to provide location-based features such as showing nearby posts.
Your location data is stored securely and is not shared for advertising purposes.
You can disable location permissions at any time in your device settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
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Provide and maintain the app
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Manage accounts and support
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Enable communication
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Prevent fraud
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Send important updates
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information:
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With service providers (such as payment processors, email services, and hosting providers)
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To comply with legal obligations
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To prevent fraud or misuse
5. Your Choices and Rights
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Update or delete your info
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Request account deletion
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Opt out of non-essential communications
6. Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Not intended for users under 18.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal obligations. You may request deletion at any time.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy and notify users of significant changes.