Privacy Policy for Balune

Welcome to Balune, a social dating app designed to connect people beyond the surface through emotional flow, gamified interaction, and authentic expression. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how Yosef Milot Industries Inc. ("Balune," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information.
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‍1. Information We Collect
‍We collect the following types of information:
‍a. Information You Provide Directly:
• Profile information: name, age, gender identity, pronouns, photos, videos, voice recordings, and mood settings.
• Personal preferences: dating intentions, relationship style, values, etc.
• Communications: messages, likes, responses to prompts, calendar interactions.
• Account credentials: email address, phone number, password.
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‍b. Information Collected Automatically:
• Device and usage information: IP address, device type, OS, app version, browser type, language.
• Activity data: game participation, match preferences, in-app behavior.
• Location data: coarse or precise geolocation if enabled.
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‍c. Information from Others:
• Referrals or invitations from other users.
• Verification data via third-party services (e.g., Apple, Google).

‍2. How We Use Your Information
‍Balune uses your information to:
• Create and manage your profile.
• Match and connect you with compatible users.
• Facilitate communication, date scheduling, and interactions.
• Improve our features through usage analytics and AI insights.
• Provide personalized experiences, including mood-driven content.
• Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations.

‍3. Sharing of Your Information
‍We may share your information with:
• Other users: as part of your public profile, game participation, or mutual interaction.
• Service providers: for hosting, analytics, payment processing, and support.
• Legal authorities: when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights.
• Business partners: only with your consent, in case of promotions or collaborations.

‍4. Your Privacy Controls
‍You can manage your privacy through:
• Profile visibility settings.
• Mood and match preferences.
• Notification settings.Communication controls (e.g., block or report users).
• Data access and deletion requests via Account Settings or by contacting hello@balune.app.

5. Data Retention
‍We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. You may delete your account at any time.

‍6. Security
‍We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no platform can guarantee absolute security.

‍7. Children's Privacy
‍Balune is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.

‍8. Changes to This Policy
‍We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via app notification or email.

‍9. Contact Us
‍If you have questions or concerns, reach out to us:
Email: hello@balune.app
Yosef Milot Industries Inc.
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10. International Users
‍If you access Balune outside the U.S., you agree that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where we or our service providers operate.
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By using Balune, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.