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.

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.