BONET Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BONET ("we," "our," or "us"). BONET is a video-sharing social platform designed specifically for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, enabling users to create, share, and discover content in sign language.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") and website at www.bonet1620.com (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Login: If you sign in using Google, Facebook, or Apple, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from those services.
• Analytics Providers: We use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage patterns.
• Advertising Partners: Google AdMob may collect advertising identifiers for personalized ads.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services

• Create and manage your account
• Enable you to create, upload, and share video content
• Show you content relevant to your preferred sign language and region
• Facilitate communication between users
• Process in-app purchases and gifts
• Provide customer support
• Analyze usage to improve our Services

3.2 For Safety and Security

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and policy violations
• Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Protect the rights and safety of our users
• Comply with legal obligations

3.3 For Advertising

• Display advertisements within the App
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Provide personalized ads based on your interests (you can opt out)

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information and content you post (videos, comments, likes) are visible to other users according to your privacy settings. Direct messages are only visible to participants.

4.2 With Service Providers

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of BONET, our users, or others.

4.4 Business Transfers

If BONET is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 All Users

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Download: Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails
• Ad preferences: Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings

5.2 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents - GDPR Rights

If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to be informed: Know how your data is processed (this policy)
• Right of access: Obtain a copy of your data
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Rights related to automated decision-making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract, (c) compliance with legal obligations, and (d) legitimate interests (improving our Services, preventing fraud).

Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred outside the EEA. We use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate protection.

5.3 California Residents - CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

"Do Not Sell My Personal Information": We do not sell your personal information. However, some sharing for advertising purposes may be considered a "sale" under CCPA. To opt out, use the "Limit Ad Tracking" feature on your device.

5.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you Services. Specifically:

After deletion, some information may persist in backups for up to 90 days before being fully removed.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data in transit is protected using TLS 1.2+. Sensitive data at rest is encrypted.
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data.
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Secure Infrastructure: Our servers are hosted in secure, certified data centers.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@bonet1620.com. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

For users between 13-17 years old, we recommend parental supervision and encourage parents to discuss online safety with their children.

9. International Data Transfers

BONET is operated from Guatemala and the United States. If you access our Services from outside these countries, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from your country.

By using our Services, you consent to such transfers. We take steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending you an in-app notification or email (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Accessibility

We are committed to making this Privacy Policy accessible to all users, including those who are Deaf or hard of hearing. If you need this policy in an alternative format (such as a video in sign language), please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

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