Privacy Notice

Last Updated: March 29, 2025

At Bucky App, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you use Bucky App (the "App"), a social networking platform for creating, sharing, and achieving bucket list goals.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
• User Content: Bucket list items, photos, comments, and other content you post or share on the App.
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or feedback.

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Details about how you interact with the App, such as pages viewed, features used, and time spent.
• Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Location Data: With your consent, we may collect approximate location data to enhance your experience.

Information from Third Parties

• Social Media: If you log in via a third-party service (e.g., Google or Facebook), we may receive your name, email, and profile picture.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the App's features;
• Personalize your experience, including suggesting goals based on your interests;
• Communicate with you, such as sending account updates or responding to inquiries;
• Analyze usage trends to enhance performance and develop new features;
• Ensure safety and security, including detecting and preventing fraud or abuse.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following cases:

• With Other Users: Content you post may be visible to other App users based on your privacy settings.
• Service Providers: We use Google Cloud to store and process data.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law.
• Business Transfers: If Bucky App is involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred.

4. Google Cloud as Backend

The App relies on Google Cloud for data storage and processing. Your data may be stored on servers managed by Google, located in various regions globally.

5. Your Choices

• Account Settings: You can update your profile or delete content through the App.
• Location: You can disable location access via your device settings.
• Communications: Opt out of non-essential emails by following the unsubscribe link.
• Account Deletion: You may delete your account at any time in the App settings.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App's services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal or operational purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Data Transfers

If you use the App outside Germany, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries, including on Google Cloud servers.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data;
• Object to or restrict certain processing;
• Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info.buckyapp@gmail.com.

11. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice from time to time. The updated version will be posted in the App with the new "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Notice, please reach out to:

Bucky App
info.buckyapp@gmail.com