🔒 Your Privacy is Our Priority
Dance Buddy is committed to protecting your privacy. We do NOT sell your personal information. We do NOT share your data with advertisers or third parties for tracking purposes. Your data belongs to you, and you have complete control over it.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information (Provided by You)
- Name and username
- Email address (kept private if you choose Sign in with Apple)
- Profile picture (optional)
- Date of birth (for age verification only)
- Location (city/country - optional)
Content You Create
- Dance videos you upload and share
- Practice sessions and progress data
- Comments and interactions within the app
Technical Information
- Device type and operating system
- App usage analytics (for improving features only)
- Crash reports and performance data (for fixing bugs only)
Camera and Microphone
- We access your camera ONLY when you actively choose to record a dance video
- We access your microphone ONLY when recording video with audio
- These permissions are never used in the background
- All recordings are stored locally on your device until you choose to share them
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information ONLY for the following purposes:
- Provide Service: Enable you to create, share, and enjoy dance content
- Personalization: Customize your learning experience and recommendations
- AI Analysis: Process your dance videos to provide feedback (processing happens on secure servers, videos are not shared)
- App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve features (anonymized data only)
- Communication: Send you important updates about the app
- Safety: Prevent fraud and ensure community safety
- Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations when required
3. What We DO NOT Do With Your Data
❌ We Do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to anyone
- Share your data with advertisers
- Track you for advertising purposes
- Use your data for marketing without consent
- Share your videos with third parties
- Access your camera or microphone without your explicit action
- Collect data from children under 13
4. Data Sharing - Only When Necessary
We share your information ONLY in these limited circumstances:
Public Content (Your Choice)
- Videos and content you explicitly choose to make public are visible to other users
- Your profile information (username, avatar) is visible when you post publicly
- You control your privacy settings at all times
Service Providers (Data Processing Only)
- Cloud Storage: Secure video storage infrastructure (AWS S3) - videos are encrypted
- Authentication: Sign in with Apple / Google (NO data is shared with them beyond authentication)
- Infrastructure: Hosting and app delivery services
Note: These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.
Legal Requirements
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect rights, safety, and security
- To prevent fraud or abuse
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data security is paramount:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
- Secure Storage: Videos and personal data stored on secure, encrypted servers
- Access Control: Strict limits on who can access your data internally
- Regular Audits: Security reviews and updates
- No Tracking: We do not use tracking technologies for advertising
6. Your Rights and Control
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: View all data we have about you anytime
- Correction: Update or correct your information in Settings
- Deletion: Delete your account and ALL your data permanently from Settings
- Download: Export your data in a portable format
- Privacy Settings: Control who sees your content and profile
- Email Privacy: With Sign in with Apple, your email stays private
To exercise these rights, go to Settings in the app or email us at ministryofdance101@gmail.com
7. Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time:
- Go to Settings → Delete Account
- All your data will be permanently deleted within 24 hours
- This includes videos, profile, and all personal information
- This action cannot be undone
8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Dance Buddy is designed for users aged 13 and above:
- We do NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13
- Age verification is required during signup
- If we discover a user under 13, their account is immediately deleted
- Parents: If you believe your child under 13 has created an account, contact us immediately
9. Analytics and Cookies
We use minimal analytics to improve the app:
- App Analytics: Basic usage data to understand which features are used (anonymized)
- Crash Reports: Technical data to fix bugs (no personal information)
- Performance Monitoring: App speed and reliability metrics
- NO Advertising Cookies: We don't use cookies for ad tracking
10. Sign in with Apple
When you use Sign in with Apple:
- You can choose to hide your email address
- Apple provides a private relay email that forwards to you
- We only receive the information you choose to share
- No data is shared with Apple beyond authentication
11. International Users
Your data may be processed in different countries, but:
- We ensure the same level of protection regardless of location
- Data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws (including GDPR)
- Your rights remain the same wherever you are
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time:
- Material changes will be notified via the app
- The "Last Updated" date will reflect changes
- Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy
13. Contact Us
Questions or concerns about your privacy? We're here to help:
- Email: ministryofdance101@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 8770026706
- In-App: Settings → Help & Support
Our Promise to You:
Your data is yours. We're committed to transparency, security, and giving you complete control over your information. Dance Buddy exists to help you learn and share dance - not to profit from your personal data.