Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
This Privacy Policy explains how Balloon'd Technologies Ltd. collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal information in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and international privacy laws.
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1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email, phone, date of birth, gender, sexual orientation
- Profile Information: Photos, voice recordings, video introductions, bio, interests
- Communication Data: Messages, voice pops, video pops sent through our platform
- Payment Information: Billing details when purchasing premium features
- Feedback & Support: Information you provide through surveys, reviews, or customer support
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, app interactions
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (optional precise location for location-based features)
- Technical Data: Crash reports, performance data, bandwidth speed
Information from Third Parties
- Social Media: When connecting through Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms
- Verification Services: For identity verification and background checks
- Analytics Partners: Aggregated data for improving our services
2. How We Use Your Information
- Create & Maintain Your Account: Enable profile creation, matching, and communication
- Facilitate Connections: Match you with compatible users based on preferences and behavior
- Improve Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, spam, harassment, and other violations
- Personalize Experience: Customize content, recommendations, and features
- Communicate With You: Send notifications, updates, and respond to support requests
- Provide Customer Support: Address technical issues and account inquiries
- Ensure Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and enforce our Terms of Service
- Conduct Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve our platform
- Marketing & Research: With your consent, send promotional materials and conduct surveys
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
With Your Consent
We may share your information when you explicitly give permission, such as connecting with social media accounts.
With Service Providers
We work with trusted partners for payment processing, cloud hosting, analytics, marketing, and security services.
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, protect rights, or prevent harm.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
Aggregated Information
We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research, marketing, or business purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using TLS/SSL technology
- Access Controls: Limited employee access based on job requirements
- Regular Audits: Security assessments and penetration testing
- Incident Response: Procedures to detect, report, and respond to data breaches
Security Notice
While we take extensive precautions to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights & Choices
Access & Portability
Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate information in your account.
Deletion
Request deletion of your account and personal data (subject to legal requirements).
Restriction
Limit how we process your personal information in certain circumstances.
Objection
Opt-out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities.
Withdrawal
Revoke consent for data processing where consent was previously given.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@balloond.comwith your request. We typically respond within 30 days.
For GDPR requests, you may also contact your local data protection authority.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such collection, we will promptly delete the information.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact Us
Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@balloond.com
Response time: Within 24 hours
Mailing Address
Balloon'd Technologies Ltd.
Privacy Department
123 Tech Street
London, UK EC1A 1AA
EU Representative
For EU residents under GDPR
GDPR Representative Ltd.
Attn: Balloon'd Privacy
Dublin, Ireland
California Residents
For CCPA rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at the email above. California residents may also designate an authorized agent to make requests.