BellyButton ("we," "our," or "us") operates the BellyButton mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.
1 Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you use BellyButton, we may collect the following information:
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Phone Number | Account creation and authentication via OTP |
| Full Name | Profile identification and display to other users |
| Email Address | Optional contact information |
| Profile Photo | Profile customization and identification |
| Bio/Description | Optional profile personalization |
| Address | Optional profile information |
1.2 Event-Related Data
- Event titles, descriptions, dates, and times
- Event photos uploaded to shared galleries
- Invited participants (phone numbers/emails)
- Event acceptance/rejection status
1.3 Device Information
We may collect information about your device, including:
- Device identifier (Android ID)
- Device locale and timezone
- Operating system version
- Push notification tokens (FCM)
1.4 Data from Device Features
With your permission, we may access:
- Camera: To capture photos for your profile or events
- Photo Library: To select and upload photos
- Contacts: To invite friends to events
- Calendar: To sync events with your device calendar
- Location: To provide location-based features
- SMS: To auto-fill OTP codes during login
2 How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate you via phone number and OTP
- Enable event creation, management, and sharing
- Allow photo uploads to event galleries
- Send push notifications about events and invitations
- Sync events with your device calendar
- Facilitate inviting contacts to events
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3 Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 With Other Users
When you participate in events, other participants may see:
- Your name and profile photo
- Your phone number (for event coordination)
- Photos you upload to shared event galleries
3.2 With Service Providers
We use third-party services that may collect information:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Cloud Messaging | Push notifications | Device tokens, notification data |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reporting | Device info, crash logs |
| Firebase App Check | App security | App attestation data |
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
4 Data Storage and Security
4.1 Where We Store Data
- Local Storage: Profile data, preferences, and cached content are stored on your device using encrypted storage
- Remote Servers: Account data, events, and uploaded photos are stored on our secure servers
4.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- JWT token-based authentication
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure local storage for sensitive data
5 Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View your profile data within the app
- Update: Modify your profile information at any time
- Delete: Request account deletion through the app settings
- Permissions: Manage app permissions through your device settings
- Opt-out: Disable push notifications via device settings
6 Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Event Data: Retained for the duration of the event lifecycle
- Uploaded Photos: Retained until event deletion or your request for removal
7 Children's Privacy
BellyButton is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8 Device Permissions
Our app requests the following permissions:
| Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| Camera | Capture profile and event photos |
| Photo Library | Select photos to upload |
| Contacts | Invite friends to events |
| Calendar | Sync events with your calendar |
| Location | Location-based features |
| Notifications | Event reminders and updates |
| SMS | Auto-fill OTP during login |
You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time.
9 Third-Party Links
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
10 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.
11 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date.
12 Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: