Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
BetterFriend (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the BetterFriend mobile application (the “App”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights in relation to that data.
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2. App Information
App Name: BetterFriend
Developer/Publisher: KnowBetterDoBetterBeBetter
Category: Social Media
Target Audience: Mixed (adults and minors)
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3. Data We Collect
Data Category: Personal Identifiers
Includes: Name, Email address, Phone number, Apple ID
Collected: Yes
Purpose: To help you stay in contact with others in the App
Required: Yes
Shared: No
Data Category: Device Identifiers
Includes: Device model, OS version, IDFA / UUID
Collected: Yes
Purpose: App display & serving ads (ad-supported version)
Required: Yes
Shared: With ad network [TBD] only for ad delivery
Data Category: Usage Data
Includes: Feature usage, Screens viewed, Session length, Crash logs, Analytics events
Collected: Yes
Purpose: Improve app functionality and stability
Required: Optional
Shared: No
Data Category: Location Data
Includes: Precise (GPS), Approximate (IP-based)
Collected: No
Purpose: Only accessed for ad delivery
Required: N/A
Shared: No
Data Category: Contacts & Calendars
Includes: Address book, Individual contacts, Calendar events
Collected: Yes
Purpose: Core app functionality (finding and connecting with contacts)
Required: Yes
Shared: No
Data Category: Media & Files
Includes: Photos, Camera, Microphone, Documents
Collected: No
Purpose: N/A
Required: N/A
Shared: N/A
Data Category: Health & Fitness
Includes: Workout data, Step count, Heart rate
Collected: No
Purpose: N/A
Required: N/A
Shared: N/A
Data Category: Sensitive Categories
Includes: Biometric (for security)
Collected: Yes
Purpose: Optional biometric pass-code or Face/Touch ID for app security
Required: Optional
Shared: No
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4. Data Sources
All data is collected directly from your device when you interact with the App. We do not import data from other users or external services.
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5. How We Use Your Data
App Functionality: Personal identifiers, contacts, and calendars enable core social features.
Analytics & Improvements: Usage data helps us fix bugs and optimize performance.
We do not combine data across multiple users or devices.
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6. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not share your personal data with any third parties, except:
We will not disclose your data for legal reasons (e.g., subpoenas) unless compelled by law.
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7. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain all collected data for up to 7 years.
To request deletion, open the App’s settings and submit a “Delete My Data” request or delete your account directly. All personal data associated with your account will be purged.
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8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
Encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest.
Access controls and least‑privilege for all data processing.
Regular security audits and updates.
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9. Your Rights & Controls
Within the App you can:
Access, correct, export, and delete your data via your profile settings.
Opt out of targeted advertising in Settings → Privacy → Advertising.
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10. Children’s Privacy
We do allow users under 13 to use the App, but only with parental approval via the App Store account. We do not knowingly collect additional data from minors beyond what they enter themselves (e.g., contacts they choose to connect with).
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11. International Data Transfers
We do not transfer data across international borders. All data is stored and processed within your country.
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12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via in‑App notice or email.
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13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Telephone: +49 176 2502 9837