Privacy Policy

At Boundless Society, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, profile photos, bio, and interests
• User Content: Posts, messages, comments, photos, and other content you share on the platform
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store (we do not store payment details)
• Verification Data: Age verification information through our trusted third-party providers
• Communications: Messages you send to us or other users through the app

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use, time spent, and actions taken
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or precise location if you grant permission
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Connect you with other users and facilitate community interactions
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Verify your age and identity for safety purposes
• Send you notifications, updates, and promotional communications
• Provide customer support and respond to your requests
• Moderate content and enforce our community guidelines
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and abuse
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 With Other Users

Your profile information, posts, and activity within the app are visible to other users according to your privacy settings.

3.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our services:

• Hosting and Infrastructure: Supabase for database and backend services
• Age Verification: Apple Age Assurance, Google Play Age Signals, and Didit
• Content Moderation: OpenAI for text moderation and Sightengine for image moderation
• Payment Processing: Apple App Store and Google Play Store
• Analytics: Service providers that help us understand app usage

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal obligations or legitimate business purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time through the app settings.

5.2 Delete Your Account

You can delete your account at any time through the app settings. This will permanently delete your profile and content.

5.3 Communication Preferences

You can manage your email and notification preferences in the app settings.

5.4 Location Data

You can control location permissions through your device settings.

5.5 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data by contacting us at contact@boundless-society.com.

5.6 UK and EU Rights

If you are located in the UK or EU, you have additional rights under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Content moderation using AI and manual review

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Boundless Society is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

9. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@boundless-society.com
Company: Clear Mode Studio Ltd
App: Boundless Society

12. Cookie Policy

Our app uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser or device settings.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the app to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the app
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences