Introduction
BOLO ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our voice-first social platform and related services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- • Phone number (for authentication via OTP)
- • Display name and profile information
- • Profile picture (if uploaded)
- • Email address (if provided)
Audio Content
- • Voice recordings and audio posts
- • Audio transcriptions and captions
- • Audio metadata (duration, waveform data)
Device and Usage Information
- • Device information (model, OS version)
- • App usage patterns and interactions
- • IP address and network information
- • Location data (with your permission)
- • Push notification tokens
How We Use Your Information
- • To provide and maintain our voice-first social platform
- • To authenticate users and secure accounts
- • To process and store your audio content
- • To generate transcriptions and captions
- • To personalize your feed and recommendations
- • To enable location-based features (with permission)
- • To send push notifications and updates
- • To improve our services and develop new features
- • To prevent fraud and ensure platform safety
Permissions We Request
Microphone Access
Required to record voice posts and audio content. We only access your microphone when you actively choose to record.
Location Access
Used to show nearby posts and enable location-based features. You can disable this at any time in your device settings.
Storage Access
Required to save and manage your audio recordings and app data locally on your device.
Notification Access
Used to send you updates about new posts, interactions, and app notifications. You can manage these in your device settings.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (cloud storage, analytics, transcription services) under strict confidentiality agreements
- • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
- • Public Content: Your audio posts and profile information are shared publicly on our platform as intended
- • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
Data Security
- • All audio content is encrypted during transmission and storage
- • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
- • Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel
- • We regularly audit our security practices and update them as needed
Your Rights and Choices
- • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- • Correction: Update or correct your profile information
- • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- • Portability: Export your data in a portable format
- • Opt-out: Disable location tracking, notifications, or other features
- • Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions granted to the app
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Audio content may be retained longer for platform functionality. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
Children's Privacy
BOLO is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.
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 in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: support@boloapp.in