Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 06, 2026
TrustedBuds ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, post reviews, or create lists. This includes:
- Account Info: Name, email address, and profile picture.
- User Content: Reviews, photos, and lists you create.
- Location Data: We use location data to help you find places nearby and tag reviews. This data is only collected when you are using the app.
- Usage & Analytics Data: With your consent, we use tools like Firebase Analytics to collect anonymized data on how you interact with the app, device information, and crash reports to improve performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the TrustedBuds service.
- Facilitate social interactions between you and your accepted friends.
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
- Analyze app performance, fix crashes, and improve the user experience.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. Your reviews and lists are only visible to the specific friends or groups you choose to share them with. We may share data with service providers (like Google Maps for location services or Google Firebase for analytics and database hosting) solely to support the app's functionality and performance.
4. User Generated Content (UGC) & Moderation
TrustedBuds has a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content. User-generated content is actively moderated via automated systems and admin review. We reserve the right to remove any content and ban users who violate our Terms of Service.
5. Your Rights & Controls
You have complete control over your data within TrustedBuds:
- Account Deletion: You have the right to delete your account at any time via the app settings. This action permanently removes your profile, reviews, and data from our servers.
- Analytics Consent: You can opt in or out of sharing anonymized analytics and crash data at any time during onboarding or via your account settings.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at: