Privacy Policy for Buddytown App & The Social Good Experiment

Effective Date: June 25, 2025
Last Updated: June 25, 2025

Welcome to the Buddytown App and The Social Good Experiment ("we", "us", or "our"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications, websites, and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the application.

We collect the following types of data:

• Name, email address, phone number (when provided voluntarily)
   
• Demographic data such as age, gender (optional)
   
• Payment information for purchases (processed securely via Stripe, PayPal, or in-app purchases)
   

• Daily activity inputs: fuel, environment, self-improvement, community, and body measures
   
• Survey responses and journal entries
   

• Device ID, OS version, browser type, mobile network
   
• IP address and app usage statistics
   

• Data from fitness trackers, meal planners, and third-party integrations (with user permission)
   

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and personalize app services
   
• Track user behavior and wellness metrics
   
• Improve app performance and features
   
• Communicate updates and offers
   
• Enable community engagement, challenges, and gamification
   
• Ensure account and data security
   

We do not sell your data. We may share your data under these circumstances:

• With Your Consent: For community features or optional public profiles
   
• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support
   
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and users
   

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to fulfill legal or operational purposes. You may request data deletion via info@buddytown.com.

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

• Access and receive a copy of your data
   
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information
   
• Delete your data
   
• Withdraw consent for data processing
   
• Object to or restrict certain uses of your data
   

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@buddytown.com.

We use industry-standard encryption and security practices to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure. We encourage strong passwords and account protection practices.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from users under 13 years old. If we become aware, we will delete such data promptly.

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, personalize content, and analyze usage.

The app may contain links to third-party platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted here with the effective date. Your continued use of the app indicates your acceptance.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:

Buddytown Consulting LLC
Email: info@buddytown.com
Website: www.buddytown.com