Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Bubbles ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile information
• User Content: Photos, descriptions, and posts you create for spaces and resources
• Messages: Communications you send through the App
• Transaction Data: Details about bookings, rentals, and agreements

Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data: Your approximate location when you use map features (with your permission)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features you use, and time spent
• Photos: Images you upload for spaces, resources, and user profile

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App
• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate bookings and rentals between users
• Send notifications about bookings, messages, and requests
• Display nearby resources and spaces on maps
• Resolve disputes between users
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Your name, profile, and listings are visible to other users
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the App (hosting, analytics, email)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Control location permissions in your device settings
• Control photo access permissions in your device settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@bubblesapp.dev.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for:

• Historical transaction records
• Dispute resolution
• Legal compliance
• Preventing fraud

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

Third-Party Services

The App uses:

• Google Maps: To display maps and locations (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• Convex: For backend database services
• Expo: For app infrastructure and push notifications

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or via email.

Contact Us

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

Email: support@bubblesapp.dev
Website: https://bubblesapp.dev/