Privacy Policy – WBuddy
1. Overview
At WBuddy ("we," "us," or "our"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we gather, use, and manage your personal information when you access or use our mobile application. By using WBuddy, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you use the app:
● Personal Details:
Your first and last name, gender, date of birth, profile picture (avatar), and email address.
● Location Information:
General location such as your city or region (we do not access or track your precise GPS location).
● Language Preferences:
Languages you speak, which help us recommend relevant events.
● Content You Provide:
Profile image, events you create, and messages you exchange within the app.
● Interests:
Your selected interests, used to personalize your experience and suggest relevant connections.
● Social Media Handles:
Your Instagram and/or Facebook usernames, if voluntarily provided.
● Profile Bio:
A short personal description you may optionally add to your profile.
● Device Data:
We do not collect any specific device information.
● Cookies & Trackers:
We do not use cookies or tracking technologies.
We use Google authentication services for account login. When you sign in using Google, we receive your email address and other necessary account data to create and manage your profile.
3. How Your Information Is Used
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
● To set up and manage your user account.
● To authenticate your login and send important notifications.
● To recommend events based on your language, location, and interests. ● To enable interaction and messaging between users.
● To optionally show your social media profiles if you choose to include them. ● To display your "About Me" section on your profile if you've filled it in.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
Your data is retained only for as long as it's required to operate your account. You can request complete removal of your data at any time using the “Delete Account” option found in the app’s Settings. Once your request is submitted, we will promptly delete all associated data.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security practices to safeguard your data, including HTTPS encryption and secure handling of authentication credentials.
7. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. Any updates will be posted within the app. We recommend checking this section periodically to stay informed about any changes.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out to us at:
wbuddy.social@gmail.com