Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4/30/25

At BoulderConnect we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application BoulderConnect. This policy applies only to users within the United States.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at boulderconnect@gmail.com.

1. Information We Collect

When you use BoulderConnect, we collect the following types of information:

• Email Address – for account creation and authentication.
  
  

• Username and Display Name – chosen by the user and associated with their profile.
  
  

• Uploaded Media URLs – links to photos and videos submitted by users, stored in Firebase.
  
  

• User-Generated Content – posts or media that you share publicly through your profile.
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage user accounts.
  
  

• Allow users to create public profiles and interact with content.
  
  

• Store and display media and other content uploaded by users.
  
  

• Maintain the security and performance of the app via Firebase services.
  
  

3. Data Storage and Retention

We store your personal data as long as your account is active. You may:

• Delete individual posts using in-app features.
  
  

• Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at boulderconnect@gmail.com.
  
  

We may retain some data if necessary to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

4. Public Profiles and Shared Content

User profiles and any photos or videos posted by users may be publicly visible to others within the app. Please do not upload content that you do not wish to be publicly viewable.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our app:

• Firebase Authentication – for secure login and account management.
  
  

• Firebase Firestore – for storing user data such as profiles and posts.
  
  

• Firebase Storage – for storing uploaded media (photo/video URLs).
  
  

These services may collect and store data according to their own privacy practices. For more information, refer to Firebase Privacy and Security.

6. Children’s Privacy

BoulderConnect is available to users under the age of 13 with parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent as required by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you believe that we have collected data from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately at boulderconnect@gmail.com.

7. User Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
  
  

• Request corrections or deletions of your data.
  
  

• Delete your account using in-app settings or by contacting us.
  
  

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 boulderconnect@gmail.com