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Privacy Policy for Beze
This Privacy Policy describes how Beze ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and web service (the "Service").
Information We Collect
Contact Information
When you grant permission, we access your device's contact list to:
- Identify which of your contacts are also Beze users
- Help you easily invite contacts to your events
- Enhance your social experience within the app
Personal Information
We may collect:
- Phone number (for account verification and user identification)
- Display name
- Profile information you choose to share
- Event data you create or participate in
Technical Information
We automatically collect:
- Device information (model, operating system)
- App usage analytics
- Location data (when you choose to share it for events)
- Firebase Analytics data for app improvement
How We Use Your Information
Contact Data Usage
Important: Your contact information is used to:
- Match your contacts with existing Beze users
- Enable you to invite contacts to events
- Improve your social connections within the app
- We do NOT store your entire contact list on our servers
- You can revoke this permission at any time in your device settings.
General Data Usage
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Create and manage your account
- Enable event creation and participation
- Send notifications about events and app updates
- Improve our app's functionality and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- Contact synchronization data is cached locally on your device
- We implement security measures to protect your data
Cloud Storage
- User profiles and event data are stored securely using one of the leading public cloud offerings
- We use industry-standard encryption and security practices
- Data is stored in compliance with applicable data protection regulations
Data Sharing
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your contact list with other users
- Use your contacts for marketing purposes outside of the app
We MAY share information:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With your explicit consent
- With service providers who help us operate the app (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Your Rights and Choices
Contact Permissions
- You can revoke contact access permission at any time through your device settings
- Revoking permission will limit your ability to find contacts who use Beze
- Previously synced data may remain cached until you clear app data
Account Control
- You can update your profile information at any time
- You can delete your account and associated data - Learn how to delete your account
- You can control notification preferences
Data Access
- You can request a copy of your personal data
- You can request correction of inaccurate data
- You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you a notification for significant changes
Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Firebase (Google) - for authentication, database, analytics, and messaging
- Google Sign-In - for account authentication
- Fast Contacts plugin - for contact access (processed locally)
Please review the privacy policies of these services:
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your information depends on the specific information and context:
- Contract performance: To provide our services
- Legitimate interests: To improve our app and prevent fraud
- Consent: For contact access and marketing communications
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
Contact data is refreshed periodically and old cached data is automatically removed.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
This privacy policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices while ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and Google Play Store requirements.