Privacy Policy – Bond

Effective Date: September 23, 2025
Last Updated: October 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bond, a relationship tracking application designed to help couples strengthen their connection through shared experiences, mood tracking, and meaningful communication.

This Privacy Policy explains how Bond Couples App (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Bond mobile application (the “Service”). By using Bond, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you use Bond, we collect the following personal information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)

  • Profile Information: Gender, birthday, relationship status

  • Relationship Data: Partner’s name, dating start date, engagement date (if applicable), wedding date (if applicable)

  • Health Information: Menstrual cycle data (for female users), including cycle length, period dates, and related health tracking information

  • Mood & Wellness Data: Daily mood ratings, happiness levels, gratitude messages

  • Calendar Information: Relationship events, important dates, shared calendar entries

  • Communication Data: Messages sent between partners through the app

2.2 Technical Information

  • Device information (device type, operating system, app version)

  • Usage analytics and app performance data (via Firebase Analytics)

  • Push notification tokens (FCM – Firebase Cloud Messaging)

  • IP address and general location information

  • Error logs and crash reports (via Sentry)

2.3 AI-Generated Content

Bond uses OpenAI’s API to provide personalized relationship insights and recommendations based on your mood and relationship data during monthly check-ins.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

3.1 Core App Functionality

  • Create and manage your account

  • Connect you with your partner through invitation codes or email

  • Sync data between partners (mood updates, calendar events, gratitude messages)

  • Track relationship milestones and cycles

  • Send push notifications for partner activities

3.2 AI-Powered Features

  • Generate personalized relationship insights using OpenAI’s API

  • Analyze monthly check-in responses to provide recommendations

  • Suggest conversation starters and relationship activities

3.3 Communication & Marketing

  • Send push notifications about partner activities (mood updates, cycle tracking, gratitude messages, check-in completion)

  • Send in-app notifications for partner actions

  • Email marketing communications (you can opt out anytime)

  • Customer support and service announcements

3.4 Analytics & Improvement

  • Understand app usage patterns via Firebase Analytics

  • Monitor app errors and crashes via Sentry

  • Improve app performance and user experience

  • Develop new features based on user behavior

  • Enforce rate limiting to prevent spam and abuse

4. Information Sharing Between Partners

4.1 Partner Data Sharing

When you connect with your partner through Bond:

  • Automatically Shared: Mood ratings, happiness levels, gratitude messages, calendar events, relationship milestones

  • Conditionally Shared: Cycle tracking data (only if you enable this in privacy settings)

  • Never Shared: Your account password, personal messages to support, payment information

4.2 Partner Privacy Controls

You can control what information is shared with your partner through the app’s privacy settings:

  • Toggle sharing of cycle/health data

  • Control visibility of mood patterns

  • Manage calendar event sharing preferences

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Data Storage & Backend

  • Firebase/Google Cloud: All your data is securely stored on Google’s Firebase platform with enterprise-grade security

  • Firebase Firestore: Real-time database for storing moods, cycles, gratitude messages, and relationship data

  • Firebase Cloud Functions: Serverless functions that send push notifications and process background tasks

  • Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): Delivers push notifications to your device

5.2 Analytics & Monitoring

  • Firebase Analytics: We use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage patterns. This data is anonymized and does not include personally identifiable information

  • Sentry: We use Sentry for error monitoring and crash reporting to improve app stability. Error logs may include device information but not personal content

5.3 AI Services

  • OpenAI: Your monthly check-in responses may be processed by OpenAI’s API to provide personalized relationship insights. This data is processed securely and is not stored by OpenAI beyond generating the insights

5.4 Authentication

  • Firebase Authentication: Supports email/password authentication for secure account creation and login

5.5 Subscription Management

  • RevenueCat: We use RevenueCat to manage premium subscriptions across iOS and Android. RevenueCat processes subscription status but does not have access to your relationship data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

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

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest

  • Firebase Security Rules: Strict database rules ensure users can only access their own data and data shared by their partner

  • Firebase Security: Enterprise-grade security provided by Google Firebase

  • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data

  • Rate Limiting: Automated systems prevent spam and abuse

  • Cloud Function Security: Server-side validation prevents unauthorized data access

  • Regular Updates: We regularly update our security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account remains active

  • Account Deletion: When you delete your account, your data is permanently removed within 30 days

  • Partner Disconnection: If you disconnect from your partner, shared data remains in your individual accounts

  • Legal Requirements: We may retain certain data if required by law

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Account Management

  • Access: View and download your personal data through the app’s data export feature

  • Update: Modify your profile and relationship information in Settings

  • Delete: Permanently delete your account and all associated data through Settings → Delete Account

8.2 Privacy Controls

  • Partner Sharing: Control what data is shared with your partner (moods, cycle data, calendar events)

  • Notifications: Manage push notification preferences in device settings

  • Marketing: Opt out of marketing emails anytime

8.3 Data Portability (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

You can export your data at any time through Settings → Export My Data. This will provide you with a complete JSON file containing:

  • Profile information

  • Mood history

  • Cycle data

  • Gratitude messages

  • Calendar events

  • Check-in responses

  • Game history

9. Children’s Privacy

Bond is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including countries where Google/Firebase operates. By using Bond, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  • Posting the new policy in the app

  • Sending an email notification

  • Displaying a prominent notice in the app

Your continued use of Bond after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through the app’s support section.

13. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Contract: To provide the Bond service and fulfill our obligations to you

  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our service, send marketing communications, and ensure security

  • Consent: For optional features like advanced analytics and AI insights (you can withdraw consent anytime)

This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable local laws.