Bubble Privacy Policy

Welcome to Bubble! Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our social networking platform.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account information such as your name, email address, phone number, location, and other details you choose to provide.
• Contacts from your device, only if you choose to enable contacts syncing.
• User-generated content including posts, photos, comments, and other materials you share.
• Usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and features used.

Your location is used to help you find friends and connect with them. You can choose to share your location with your Bubble (friends and friends of friends) or just your friends. Only you can see your exact location. Your location will appear randomized by 0.5 miles for other users.

SMS Messages for Identity Verification

By signing up for Bubble, you agree to occasionally receive SMS messages from us strictly for identity verification purposes, such as sending you a verification code. We do not use SMS messages for marketing or promotional purposes. Message and data rates from your carrier may apply.

Your phone number will not be shared with other users. We use a third-party service to send SMS verification codes, which means your phone number is provided to that service solely for the purpose of delivering those messages.

Email Communications

If you have an email address associated with your account, you may occasionally receive emails from us for:

• Identity verification purposes.
• Notices of updates to our Terms of Use or this Privacy Policy.
• App updates or campaigns.

Contacts Syncing

You have the choice to enable contacts syncing through our platform. Contacts syncing is optional, and Bubble does not access your contacts unless you enable it.

• You can turn off contacts syncing at any time.
• Turning off contacts syncing stops new contacts from being synced, but contacts that were previously synced will continue to be stored until you delete them from your settings.
• If you are signed in on multiple devices, you must disable contacts access on all of your devices before deleting your synced contacts in settings. Otherwise, your contacts may be synced again.

How We Use Information

Your information is used to:

• Provide and maintain the services you request.
• Analyze usage trends to improve platform functionality using anonymized and aggregated data.
• Communicate important updates and notifications.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information or share it with third parties for marketing or advertising. Your phone number is never shared with other users. Your data remains private and under your control.

We share limited information with third parties only in the following cases:

• Your phone number is provided to a third-party service solely to send you SMS verification codes.
• Your information may be shared anonymously with third-party platforms for analytics and recommendations. This information is not linked to your identity.

If you contact us asking for support, we may need to access your account information to help you. By contacting us asking for support, you agree to allow us to access your account information.

Analytics and Tracking

To improve the user experience, we use analytics tools to understand how our platform is being used. These analytics:

• Do not include any personally identifiable information.
• Are anonymized and aggregated.
• Never include your plan photos. We never share your plan photos with third parties.
• May be retained indefinitely for statistical and product development purposes.

Data Retention and Account Deletion

If you choose to delete your account:

• Your information will be retained for a 30-day grace period.
• After 30 days, all personal data and user content will be permanently deleted.
• Messages you sent will remain visible to other users, but your name and username will be omitted.
• Analytics data may continue to be stored to support platform improvement.

When you delete a conversation:

• Deleted conversations cannot be recovered.
• Other participants will still have access to the conversation.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information through your account settings.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. We will notify you of significant changes through the platform or other communication channels.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at support@bubbleapp.me.