Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bromo ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Bromo mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this policy carefully. By using Bromo, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Email address and password (for account creation)
Display name, bio, and profile information
Date of birth / age
Photos you upload to your profile or albums
Sexual orientation and preferences you choose to share
Physical characteristics you choose to share (height, weight, body type)
Social media handles you choose to link

Location Data

Your approximate location (used to show nearby users and events)
Location is only collected when you grant permission and the app is in use

Usage Data

How you interact with the App (screens visited, features used)
Device information (device type, operating system, app version)
Log data (access times, error reports)

Verification Data

Selfie photos used for profile verification (processed and not stored long-term)

3. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To show you other users near your location
To enable messaging between users
To facilitate group events ("Chills")
To process profile verification
To send push notifications (with your consent)
To improve and optimize the App
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and safety violations
To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Other users: Your profile information, photos, and approximate distance are visible to other users of the App
Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the App (hosting, analytics, push notifications)
Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use Supabase for our backend infrastructure, which provides encrypted data storage and secure authentication. While no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, we take reasonable measures to protect your personal information.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information through the App
Request a copy of your data
Withdraw consent for data processing
Delete your account at any time
Opt out of push notifications through your device settings

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention).

8. Children's Privacy

Bromo is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@bromo-app.com