1. Introduction

Welcome to Bump! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app. By using Bump, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

Account Information - When registering, we may collect your name, phone number, request access to your contacts, and store them on our server.

User Content - We store your profile avatar photo on our server.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

Location Data - To display nearby friends, we collect your location (with your permission). We track your location while you are actively using the app and also when it is running in the background.

Device Information - We may collect and store certain data about your device, including a unique device identifier (Device Token), to send push notifications. This token is used solely for sending notifications through our app and is not shared with third parties, except for message delivery services (e.g., Apple Push Notification Service or Firebase Cloud Messaging). You can manage push notification settings within your device settings or inside our app.

Log Data - We track interactions such as opening the app or connecting with friends.

C. Information from Third-Party Services

If you link Bump with third-party accounts (such as social media), we may collect relevant profile information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Send notifications about nearby friends.
• Improve user experience and app performance.
• Provide customer support.
• Ensure security and prevent fraud.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data:

• With your consent - If you choose to share your location with friends.
• With service providers - To help operate our app (e.g., hosting, analytics).
• For legal reasons - If required by law or to protect Bump and its users.

5. User-Generated Content and Security Measures

To ensure a safe environment, Bump has implemented the following measures:

• Users must agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA), which prohibits objectionable content and abusive behavior.
• A reporting mechanism that allows users to contact our support team regarding inappropriate content.
• We review and respond to reports within 24 hours.

6. Your Choices and Control

• Location Services - You can enable or disable location access in your device settings. Users must manually check in; automatic location tracking is not supported.
• Account Deletion - You can request to delete your account and associated data.
• Push Notifications - You can manage notification settings within the app.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Bump is not intended for users under 13. If we discover that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it.

9. Location Data Usage

• Bump collects location data only with the user's explicit consent.
• Background location tracking is supported when enabled by the user.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or need to report a violation regarding user content (profile photos), please contact us:

Email: engineering@paypath.ai