Last Updated: December 18, 2025
🛡️ Your Privacy Matters
We never sell your data. Your phone number stays private. We use industry-standard encryption to protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- Phone number (for authentication)
- Name and profile photo
- LinkedIn profile URL (for verification)
- Professional information (bio, tag, company)
- Location data (approximate, for finding nearby professionals)
Usage Data:
- Connection requests and messages
- App usage patterns and preferences
- Device information and IP address
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To show you nearby professionals
- To facilitate connections and messaging
- To verify your profile through LinkedIn
- To improve our service and user experience
- To send important notifications and updates
- To process payments for premium features
3. Information Sharing
We NEVER sell your data.
We only share your information:
- With other users (name, bio, tag, approximate distance - NOT exact location or phone number)
- With LinkedIn (for verification purposes only)
- With payment processors (for premium features)
- When required by law
4. Your Phone Number
Your phone number is NEVER displayed publicly.
- Used only for authentication
- Never shared with other users
- Not visible on your profile
- Stored securely with encryption
5. Location Data
- We use your location to show nearby professionals (within 2-5km)
- Only approximate distance is shown to others
- Your exact location is never shared
- You can disable location services anytime
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- End-to-end encryption for messages
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Regular security audits
- Encrypted data storage
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and data
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Export your data
8. Data Retention
- We retain your data while your account is active
- Deleted accounts are permanently removed within 30 days
- Some data may be retained for legal compliance
9. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services:
- LinkedIn (for profile verification)
- Razorpay (for payment processing)
- Firebase (for analytics and crash reporting)
- OneSignal (for push notifications)
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
12. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or data requests:
Email: support@bangaloreconnect.in
Mobile: +91 87928 09673