1st June 2024

We care about your privacy

Your privacy is important to us at belmood. We respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website.

Introduction

This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the EU regulations and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information.

1. Data Controller

Belmood operates as the data controller for your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at belmood.app@gmail.com

2. Data collection and Use

Account Creation:

  • Phone Number: Required for account authentication.
  • Email Address: Used for account recovery and communication.
  • Gender, Language, Date of Birth: Used for matching and app functionality.
  • Profile Picture and Selfie: Used for profile verification through AI comparison.

App Usage:

  • Profile Information: Includes gender, language, and date of birth.
  • Interaction Data: Includes moods chosen, profile interactions, and call/text metadata.
  • Anonymous Calls: Data includes call duration, mood matching, and call preferences.
  • Messaging: Texts and metadata (time, frequency, duration).

Newsletter Subscription:

  • Email Address: Stored and managed by Brevo for sending newsletters and app updates.

3. Data Processing

Verification:

  • AI compares profile pictures with selfies to ensure authenticity.
  • All data is encrypted and securely stored.

Anonymous Calls and Messaging:

  • All communications are end-to-end encrypted.
  • We store only metadata for operational purposes.

Profile Editing:

  • Users can add or delete pictures, with deletions being complete and permanent.

Recommendation Bar:

  • Users can choose to display or hide their profiles from recommendations.

4. Consent and Rights

User Consent:

  • Users must be over 18 years old.
  • By creating an account, users agree to the terms and conditions and this privacy policy.

Withdraw Consent:

  • Users can withdraw consent at any time through the app or by contacting us.
  • Upon withdrawal, data processing will cease immediately, and personal data will be deleted within 30 days.

Access, Rectification, and Deletion:

  • Users can access, correct, or delete their data upon request.
  • Account deletion requests can be made via email to belmood.app@gmail.com, with complete data deletion within 30 days.

5. Data Retention and Inactivity

Inactive Accounts:

  • Accounts inactive for 12 months will be flagged for deletion.
  • Initial Warning: Sent at 11 months of inactivity.
  • Final Reminder: Sent one month before deletion.
  • Deletion and Grace Period: Accounts deleted after 12 months of inactivity, with a 30-day grace period for recovery upon user request.

6. Third-Party Services

Brevo:

  • Used for managing newsletter subscriptions and email communications.
  • Personal data shared with Brevo is protected under their privacy policy.

7. Data Security

Encryption:

  • All data, including communications, is encrypted.

Data Storage:

  • Personal data is securely stored and protected against unauthorized access.

8. Legal Compliance

GDPR Compliance:

  • We adhere to GDPR principles, ensuring data minimization, purpose limitation, and accuracy.
  • Users have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Prohibited Activities:

  • Any illegal activities result in immediate account suspension and reporting to authorities.

9. Updates to Privacy Policy

  • We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our landing page, and users will be notified of significant updates.

Contact Us

  • If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at belmood.app@gmail.com

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