This Privacy Policy explains how Buddify App d.o.o. ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the Buddify mobile application or the Buddify website.

We comply with GDPR and applicable privacy laws in the EU and globally.

1. Data We Collect

1.1 Data Provided by You

When creating a Buddify account, you provide:

Email
Username
Profile photo
Location (user input, not real-time GPS)
Profile description
Interests and activity preferences
User-generated content (images, descriptions, activities, messages)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

Device and usage data
Analytics data (via cookies and analytics tools)
Log data and technical information

On the landing page we use cookies including:

Google Analytics
Meta Pixel
Other performance and marketing cookies

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

provide matching and connection features
improve recommendations
personalize your user experience
send notifications
send newsletters and email updates (only if subscribed)
process subscriptions and payments (handled by store payment processors)
analyze performance and usage
maintain platform safety

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

Consent (newsletter, cookies, profile details)
Contractual necessity (account creation, app usage)
Legitimate interest (security, analytics, improvements)
Legal obligations

4. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We may share limited data with:

Firebase (hosting & database)
Analytics providers
Payment processors (Apple App Store / Google Play Store)
Customer support tools
Email service providers (for newsletters)

We never sell your data.

Third parties process data according to their own privacy practices.

5. User Rights

Under GDPR, you may request:

access to your data
correction
deletion ("right to be forgotten")
restriction of processing
data portability
withdrawal of consent

You can delete your account through the App or by emailing info@buddify.life.

6. Data Retention

We store your data only as long as necessary for providing the service.

When you delete your account, personal data is deleted or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Data Security

We implement encryption, access controls, and standard security practices to protect your data.

However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Children

The App is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be stored or processed outside the EU (e.g., Firebase servers).

We ensure appropriate protections under GDPR (Standard Contractual Clauses).

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be posted on the Website or App with the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact

For privacy questions or requests: info@buddify.life