Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 21, 2025

At BondUs, your privacy is our priority. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: When you create a BondUs account, we collect your name, email address, date of birth, and profile photo.
  • Profile Data: Information you voluntarily add such as bio, location (city/region), interests, and profile pictures.
  • Usage Data: We collect data about how you use BondUs, including features used, interactions, and time spent in the app.
  • Device Information: We may collect device identifiers, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and analytics.
  • Communications: Messages and content you send are stored to provide our service. We do not read private messages except when investigating reported violations.
  • Location Data: With your permission, we collect approximate location to show nearby users. We never collect precise GPS location without explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To create and manage your BondUs account.
  • To provide, operate, and improve our services.
  • To personalize your experience and show relevant content.
  • To facilitate connections and communication between users.
  • To send service-related notifications (e.g., match alerts, messages).
  • To enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
  • To prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform safety.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

  • With Other Users: Your public profile information (name, photo, bio) is visible to other BondUs users.
  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate BondUs. They are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
  • Safety Situations: We may share information to protect the safety of our users or the public.
  • We never sell your personal data to third parties for advertising or commercial purposes.

4. Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
  • When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
  • Some data may be retained in backup archives for up to 90 days after deletion before being permanently purged.

5. Data Security

  • We use industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) for data in transit.
  • Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption.
  • Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Despite our best efforts, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage strong passwords and reporting suspicious activity.

6. Your Rights & Choices

  • Access: You can access and review your personal data within the BondUs app at any time.
  • Correction: You can update your profile information at any time in app settings.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data. Visit our Data Deletion Request page for instructions.
  • Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Opt-out: You can opt out of non-essential communications in your notification settings.
  • To exercise your rights, contact us at: bondus.app@gmail.com

7. Children's Privacy

  • BondUs is strictly for users aged 18 and above.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age.
  • If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will immediately terminate their account and delete all associated data.
  • If you believe a minor has created an account, please report it immediately at bondus.app@gmail.com.

8. Cookies & Tracking

  • We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage.
  • You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features.
  • We use analytics tools (e.g., anonymized crash reporting) to improve app stability and performance.

9. Third-Party Links

  • BondUs may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
  • We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

10. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you through the app or via email.
  • Continued use of BondUs after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

  • If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
  • Email: bondus.app@gmail.com
  • WhatsApp Support: +92 328 1351814
  • We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 72 hours.

Want to delete your data?

You have the right to request full deletion of your account and all associated data.

Request Data Deletion

Last updated: March 21, 2025 · Contact: bondus.app@gmail.com