Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BuddyArt ("we", "us" or "the Company") respects the privacy of our users ("user" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information collected through our mobile application BuddyArt (the "App").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use the App:

• Registration Information: Name, email, password (if you create an account)
• Location Information: Approximate GPS location to find events near you
• Photos and Content Information: Photos you upload and comments you post
• Usage Data: How you use the App, pages visited, time spent, link clicks
• Device Data: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing, maintaining and improving the App and our services
• Personalizing your user experience
• Communicating with you regarding updates, security announcements and support
• Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage and activities for security purposes
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions and other illegal uses
• Administering, tracking and analyzing the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns

4. Location Information

The App uses location information (GPS) to help you discover cultural events in your area. This location is used exclusively in the foreground (while you are actively using the App) to provide you with recommendations of nearby events. We do not collect location data in the background when you are not actively using the App.

You can control location permissions in your device settings at any time.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or transfer to third parties your personally identifiable information. We may disclose information in these cases:

• If required by law or by a government authority
• To protect and defend our rights and property
• To protect the personal safety of users or the public
• With service partners who assist us in managing the App (under confidentiality agreements)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the App services and to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless the law requires a longer retention period.

8. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to the processing of your data
• Request a copy of your data in machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact: fabriziocostola970@gmail.com

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

10. 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 on the App and updating the "Last Updated" date above.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact: fabriziocostola970@gmail.com