Privacy Policy

I. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information by Blubtone ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") through our mobile application and related services (collectively, "the Service"). This Policy applies to all users of the Service regardless of geographic location.

By downloading, installing, or using the Service, you ("the User" or "you") consent to the data practices described herein. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must discontinue use of the Service immediately.

II. Information Collected

The Company collects the following categories of information:

1. Usage Data. Information generated automatically through your interaction with the Service, including but not limited to: Internet Protocol (IP) address, device type and unique identifiers, operating system version, pages and features accessed, session duration, and diagnostic data.
2. Device Information. Technical information about the device used to access the Service, including hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
3. Log Data. Server logs that record requests made to our systems, including timestamps, referring URLs, and system activity.

III. Purpose of Data Processing

The Company processes collected data for the following lawful purposes:

1. To provide, operate, and maintain the Service;
2. To monitor and analyse usage patterns for service improvement;
3. To communicate with users regarding service updates, security alerts, and administrative matters;
4. To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security breaches;
5. To comply with applicable legal obligations and regulatory requirements;
6. To enforce our terms of service and protect our legal rights.

IV. Disclosure of Information

The Company may disclose your information under the following circumstances:

1. To third-party service providers engaged to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations;
2. In response to lawful requests from public authorities, including law enforcement or national security agencies;
3. In connection with a corporate transaction, including merger, acquisition, or sale of assets;
4. Where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, its users, or the public.

V. Data Retention

Personal Data shall be retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, Personal Data shall be securely deleted or irreversibly anonymized.

VI. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, jurisdictions other than your country of residence. Such jurisdictions may have data protection laws that differ from those of your jurisdiction. The Company shall ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented for any such transfer in accordance with applicable law.

VII. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may exercise the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

1. The right to access your Personal Data held by the Company;
2. The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
3. The right to request erasure of your Personal Data;
4. The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities;
5. The right to data portability where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

VIII. Security Measures

The Company employs commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard Personal Data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and the Company cannot warrant absolute security.

IX. Children

The Service is not directed to persons under the age of sixteen (16). The Company does not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 16. If the Company becomes aware that it has inadvertently collected such data, it shall take prompt steps to delete the information.

X. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites or services not controlled by the Company. This Policy does not apply to such third-party services, and the Company assumes no responsibility for their privacy practices.

XI. Amendments

The Company reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time. Material changes shall be communicated by posting the revised Policy with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Service following such changes constitutes acceptance of the amended Policy.

XII. Contact

For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please direct correspondence to: janetbarrie.ceo@treasuredfriendsgifts.org