BOND | Privacy Policy

Introduction

BOND ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

By using BOND, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

Account Information:

Anonymous user identifier (Firebase Auth UID)
Couple connection code (if applicable)
Optional: Display name

User Content:

Messages sent to your partner
Photos and memories you save
Calendar events you create
Game answers and results
Daily question responses
Status updates

2. Information Automatically Collected

Device Information:

Device type and model
Operating system version
App version
Unique device identifiers

Usage Data:

App features used
Time spent in app
Error logs and crash reports

3. Firebase Services

We use Google Firebase for:

Authentication: Anonymous sign-in
Firestore: Storing your data
Cloud Messaging: Push notifications
Analytics: App usage (anonymous)
Crashlytics: Error reporting

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain the App: Enable messaging between partners, store your memories and events, track game scores and stats
Improve the App: Fix bugs and crashes, understand feature usage, develop new features
Communicate with you: Send push notifications (if enabled), respond to support requests

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do NOT:

Sell your personal information
Share your messages with third parties
Use the content you create in this app to target advertising
Allow unauthorized access to your content

These statements describe the content you create in this app. They do not describe the limited device level data collected by Google AdMob and our error reporting provider, which is set out in the Advertising section below.

We May Share:

With Your Partner:

All content you explicitly share in the app
Messages, memories, calendar events, game results

Service Providers:

Google Firebase (hosting and authentication)
Only for operational purposes

Legal Requirements:

If required by law or legal process
To protect our rights or safety
To prevent fraud or abuse

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures:

Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Authentication: Anonymous auth with secure tokens
Access Control: Only you and your partner can access your data
Firestore Security: Rules-based access control

Important: While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

Your account is active
Necessary to provide our services
Required by law

You can request data deletion at any time by contacting us. See our Delete Account page for details.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your data
Export your data
Withdraw consent (may limit app functionality)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

Children's Privacy

BOND is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

Couple Data

Important: When you connect with a partner:

Both partners can see shared content
Either partner can delete shared content
Disconnecting may not delete historical data

Advertising

Most HALOCORE apps are free and supported by advertising served through Google AdMob.

What AdMob collects: device advertising ID, IP address, device type, and app usage signals used to serve and measure ads. This collection is performed by Google under its own privacy policy.
Ad personalization: ads may be personalized based on your Google ad settings. You can opt out of personalized ads at Settings, Google, Ads on your device, or reset your advertising ID at any time.
Rewarded ads: some apps offer optional rewarded ads that grant in-app credit. Viewing them is always your choice. Reward verification uses an anonymous app-scoped identifier only, never your name or contact information.
What we never do: we never pass your app content to any ad network, and we never sell your personal information.
Removing ads: most apps offer a one-time purchase that removes all advertising.

Third-Party Services

Our app uses:

Google Firebase - Data storage and authentication
Google Analytics - Anonymous usage stats
Firebase Crashlytics - Crash reporting

These services have their own privacy policies:

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using BOND, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://halocore.ai

Data Export

You can request a copy of your data by contacting [email protected]. We will provide your data in a machine-readable format within 30 days.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. Contact us to learn more about these rights.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union:

We process data based on consent and contract necessity
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Our Data Protection Officer can be reached at [email protected]