Privacy Policy

BOOM ("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 mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information we collect

Information You Provide:

• Account information (email address, username, password)
• Profile information (display name, avatar selection)
• Content you post (messages, threads, comments, images, videos)
• Communications with us (support requests, feedback)
• Institutional email for community verification

Information Collected Automatically:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log information (access times, pages viewed, app crashes)
• Location information (general location based on IP address)
• Usage data (features used, interactions with content)

2. How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process and verify your account registration
• Verify institutional email addresses for community access
• Send push notifications about activity relevant to you
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Content sharing & license

By uploading or posting content to BOOM, you authorize us to:

• Display your content within the Service
• Share your content on other platforms and social media to promote BOOM
• Use your content in marketing and promotional materials
• Sublicense your content to third-party partners
• Create derivative works from your content

This license helps us operate, promote, and improve the Service. While we may share content externally, we strive to maintain user anonymity unless you have chosen to reveal your identity.

You retain ownership of your content, but by posting it on BOOM, you grant us these rights for as long as your content remains on the platform and for a reasonable period after deletion for backup and archival purposes.

4. Information sharing & disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Service providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating the Service (hosting, analytics, push notifications)
• Legal compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of BOOM, our users, or the public
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Anonymous features

BOOM provides anonymous participation features:

• Rotating emoji avatars are assigned per thread to protect your identity
• Other users cannot see your real identity in public discussions
• Private messaging requires mutual consent before communication begins

However, we maintain records that may identify you for enforcing our Terms of Service, complying with legal obligations, and investigating abuse or security incidents. Your anonymity from other users does not mean anonymity from BOOM.

6. Data retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may retain certain information after account deletion for legal compliance, fraud prevention, backup, and disaster recovery purposes.

7. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, regular security assessments, access controls, and secure cloud infrastructure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your rights & choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Disable push notifications through device settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@boom-ai.social.

9. Third-party services

The Service may integrate with third-party services including:

• Supabase (database and authentication)
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (push notifications)
• Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, Facebook Login (authentication)
• Analytics services

These services have their own privacy policies governing data collection and use.

10. Children's privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

11. International data transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or via email. Your continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@boom-ai.social

Last updated: December 2025