Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 4, 2026 App: BluTalk Developer/Operator: Team EXCITING Support: corp.exciting@gmail.com Version: v1.0.0+1

1. Nature of the Service

BluTalk is a serverless, peer-to-peer mesh communication app developed and operated by Team EXCITING. The app enables direct device-to-device communication over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi without any central server, internet connection, or carrier network.

BluTalk provides the following features:

• Real-time peer-to-peer text messaging via TCP socket and UDP multicast discovery

• Direct messages and group channels (e.g., #mesh, #local, #city)

• Image and file transfer directly between devices

• Multi-hop mesh relay messages are relayed through intermediate devices using TTL-based routing

• Local push notifications for incoming messages

• Panic Mode an instant full data wipe triggered by a long-press gesture

BluTalk does NOT:

• Operate or maintain any central server to relay, store, or process user communications

• Guarantee delivery of messages or files in all device or network conditions

• Provide emergency calling (e.g., 911/112) or function as a replacement for carrier-based emergency services

• Encrypt communications end-to-end by default data is transmitted in plaintext over the local mesh network

• Guarantee connection quality, range, or throughput performance depends on hardware, distance, and interference

Important: BluTalk is a local mesh communication utility, not a licensed telecommunications service. In any emergency, always contact official emergency services (911, 112, or your national equivalent) immediately.

2. Usage & Safety Notice

You agree to use BluTalk responsibly and lawfully. In particular:

• Do not rely solely on BluTalk for life-safety decisions. Always follow official local emergency instructions.

• Do not use the app while driving, operating machinery, or in any situation where phone usage is unsafe or illegal.

• Do not use BluTalk for any unlawful purpose, including harassment, illegal surveillance, or transmission of illegal content.

• Message delivery is not guaranteed. Performance depends on Bluetooth/Wi-Fi signal strength, device capabilities, and the number of intermediate relay devices.

• Panic Mode wipe is irreversible. Once triggered, all locally stored data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

• BluTalk operates over unencrypted local connections by default. Do not transmit highly sensitive information on untrusted networks.

3. Limitation of Liability

Team EXCITING is not responsible for, and does not guarantee:

• Successful delivery of messages or files in all conditions

• Identical functionality across all devices, Android OS versions, or hardware configurations

• Any decisions, outcomes, or actions taken by users based on information communicated through the app

• Data loss resulting from Panic Mode activation, app deletion, or device failure

• Any device behavior including battery drain, performance degradation, or OS-level interference with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi functionality

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Team EXCITING bears no liability for direct or indirect damages arising from use of BluTalk, including but not limited to:

• Failed message delivery or file transfer errors

• Harm or losses resulting from reliance on app-provided communication

• Unexpected crashes, permission failures, or connection drops

• Data loss or privacy exposure resulting from use on untrusted local networks

• Consequences of Panic Mode activation, whether intentional or accidental

Use of BluTalk is entirely at your own risk. Team EXCITING provides the app on an "as-is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

4. Data & Privacy

BluTalk is designed to operate as a fully on-device utility with no backend server.

The app may store the following information locally on your device using SharedPreferences:

• Message history (up to 500 recent messages)

• Peer contact list and connection history

• Channel membership and preferences

• User nickname and locally generated device ID

• Notification settings

This data is used solely to operate the app and is never uploaded to Team EXCITING servers. Deleting the app removes all locally stored data. Panic Mode instantly wipes all of the above. BluTalk makes no outbound internet requests by default. All communication occurs directly over the local Bluetooth/Wi-Fi mesh. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

5. Service Changes & Availability

BluTalk may be updated, modified, or discontinued at any time. Features may change due to:

• Android OS updates or Bluetooth/Wi-Fi API changes

• Security or performance improvements

• Addition or removal of transport protocols

• Legal or regulatory requirements

We do not guarantee continuous availability of any feature.

6. Consent

By installing or using BluTalk, you acknowledge and agree that:

• BluTalk is a local mesh communication utility, not a licensed telecommunications or emergency service

• Message delivery and file transfer are not guaranteed in all conditions

• You are responsible for safe and lawful use of the app

• All locally stored data may be permanently deleted at any time via Panic Mode or app uninstallation

• Team EXCITING is not liable for any consequences arising from use of or inability to use BluTalk

• In any emergency, you will contact official emergency services immediately

If you do not agree with these terms, you should not install or use BluTalk.

App: BluTalk · Developer: Team EXCITING · Support: corp.exciting@gmail.com · Version: v1.0.0+1

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 4, 2026 App: BluTalk Developer/Operator: Team EXCITING Support: corp.exciting@gmail.com Version: v1.0.0+1

1. Overview

BluTalk is a serverless peer-to-peer mesh communication app engineered with a privacy-first architecture: no account system, no backend server, no data collection by Team EXCITING. All core features — messaging and file transfer — run entirely on your device and communicate directly with other nearby devices over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. No data is routed through Team EXCITING infrastructure.

2. Data We Collect

A. Data Team EXCITING Does NOT Collect

Team EXCITING does not collect or store any of the following:

• Personal identifiers — name, email address, phone number, home address

• Message content — text, images, or files sent or received via BluTalk

• Contact lists — peer contacts are stored only on your local device

• Device identifiers — IMEI, MAC address, or advertising identifiers

• Precise location data — BluTalk does not request or store GPS location

• Usage analytics — we do not track how or when you use the app

• Crash logs — no analytics or crash reporting SDK is currently integrated

No Server by Default: BluTalk currently has no Team EXCITING server for storing your personal data. All core features run locally on your device.

B. Data Stored Locally on Your Device (On-Device Only)

BluTalk may store the following locally via SharedPreferences:

• Message history (up to 500 recent messages)

• Peer contact list and online/offline status cache

• Channel membership and preferences

• User nickname and randomly generated local device ID

• Notification settings and UI preferences

This data remains on your device at all times. Team EXCITING has no access to it. Uninstalling the app or triggering Panic Mode removes all locally stored data permanently.

C. Mesh Network Metadata

Because BluTalk uses peer-to-peer protocols (TCP/UDP over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), the following may be visible to other devices on your local mesh as an inherent property of the protocol:

• Local IP address (within the local Wi-Fi network)

• Device nickname (as set by you in BluTalk)

• TCP connection metadata (connection timing, data size)

This information is not collected or stored by Team EXCITING. It is only visible to devices actively participating in the same local mesh session.

D. Future SDK Integration

If third-party analytics or crash reporting SDKs are added in a future release, this policy will be updated before deployment to describe what data is collected, by whom, and for what purpose.

3. Required Permissions & Purpose

Permission

Required?

Purpose

INTERNET / CHANGE_WIFI_STATE

Required

UDP multicast peer discovery and TCP socket communication

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE / CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE

Required

Join multicast group for peer discovery; Wi-Fi Direct connections

BLUETOOTH / BLUETOOTH_SCAN / BLUETOOTH_CONNECT / BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE

Required

Discover and connect to nearby peers via Bluetooth

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Required (Android)

Required by Android OS to enable Bluetooth scanning. BluTalk does not read, store, or transmit your GPS location.

POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Optional

Local push notifications for incoming messages. Can be disabled at any time.

READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

Optional

Required only when you choose to share an image via the file picker.

Note: Android requires location permission to scan for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct devices. BluTalk does not access, read, or store your GPS location at any time.

4. How Your Data Is Processed

All message history, peer contacts, channel preferences, and settings are stored and processed locally on your device. No data is synchronized, backed up, or transmitted to any server.

When you send a message or file, it is transmitted directly to the recipient device over the local Bluetooth/Wi-Fi mesh. Data may pass through intermediate relay devices (mesh hops) but is never routed through Team EXCITING infrastructure.

Team EXCITING has:

• No account system — no credentials are created or stored

• No cloud backups — no data is uploaded to any cloud service

• No remote logs — Team EXCITING cannot access your message history or preferences

• No analytics server — usage patterns and session data are never transmitted

5. Security Measures

BluTalk relies on the following platform-level protections:

• Sandboxed app storage — SharedPreferences data is accessible only by BluTalk

• Permission-based access controls — sensitive hardware is accessed only when explicitly needed

• Panic Mode — instant irreversible wipe of all locally stored data on demand

• No persistent identifiers — device IDs are randomly generated locally and not linked to any external identity

Important: BluTalk does not currently implement end-to-end encryption for messages. Communications are transmitted in plaintext over the local mesh. Do not transmit highly sensitive information on untrusted or shared Wi-Fi networks.

For best security:

• Keep your Android OS updated

• Review and revoke permissions you no longer need

• Use Panic Mode before disposing of or transferring your device

6. Your Rights & Choices

Because BluTalk stores all data locally and Team EXCITING holds no personal data on its servers, you have full and direct control over your data at all times:

• Delete all data: Uninstall the app — all locally stored data is permanently removed

• Instant wipe: Use Panic Mode (long-press the BluTalk logo) to erase all data immediately

• Disable notifications: Turn off push notifications in device settings at any time

• Change nickname: Update your display name at any time in Settings

As Team EXCITING holds no personal data, there is no formal data access, portability, or deletion request process — you own and control your data directly on your own device.

7. GDPR / CCPA Data Disclosure

A. Data Collected by Team EXCITING

Data Category

Collected?

Purpose

Shared?

Personal Identifiers

No

N/A

No

Message Content

No

N/A

No

Contact Lists

No

N/A

No

Precise Location (GPS)

No

N/A

No

Device Identifiers (IMEI/MAC)

No

N/A

No

Usage Analytics

No

N/A

No

Message History

Local only

App operation

No

Nickname & Local Device ID

Local only

Peer identification

No

Channel & Notification Preferences

Local only

App operation

No

BluTalk does not collect or store personal data on Team EXCITING servers.

B. GDPR Legal Basis (EU Users)

Processing Activity

Legal Basis

On-device local storage of messages and preferences

Legitimate interest (local-only processing)

Peer-to-peer transmission of messages over local mesh

Performance of service / user-initiated action

C. CCPA Disclosures (California Users)

• BluTalk does not sell personal data.

• BluTalk does not share personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising.

• Team EXCITING holds no personal data on its servers — there is nothing to access, correct, or delete via a formal CCPA request.

• All data can be deleted at any time by uninstalling the app or using Panic Mode.

8. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated due to legal or regulatory changes, new features involving data collection, or changes to third-party SDKs. The revision date will always be displayed at the top of this policy. Continued use of BluTalk after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If future updates involve any new collection of personal data, we will provide prominent in-app notice and obtain consent where required by law before any such collection begins.

9. Contact

For privacy questions or data-related inquiries: Developer / Operator: Team EXCITING Support Email: corp.exciting@gmail.com App: BluTalk Version: v1.0.0+1