Privacy Policy

  • 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.

  • 2. App Information

    App Name: BetterFriend

    Developer/Publisher: KnowBetterDoBetterBeBetter

    Category: Social Media

    Target Audience: Mixed (adults and minors)

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 11. International Data Transfers

    We do not transfer data across international borders. All data is stored and processed within your country.

  • 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.

  • 13. Contact Us

    If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
    Telephone: +49 176 2502 9837