Privacy Policy

Introduction

Black Buddy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app and website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Account information — name, email address, and profile details you provide when signing up.
Location data — precise location when you activate SOS features (only with your explicit permission).
Network connections — the trusted contacts you add to your safety network.
Usage data — how you interact with the app to improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

To provide and operate the Black Buddy safety network
To send SOS alerts to your designated contacts
To verify and vet members of the network
To communicate important updates about the service
To improve and develop new features

We do not sell your personal information. We share your data only in the following circumstances:

With members of your safety network when you activate an SOS alert
With service providers who help us operate the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
When required by law or to protect the safety of our users

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Given the sensitive nature of our service, security is a core part of everything we build — not an afterthought.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of non-essential communications
Export your data in a portable format

Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Reach us at [email protected]