Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

This Privacy Policy is published at https://www.bondiu.com/privacy and applies to anyone who uses Bondiu. You do not need an account to read it.

Welcome to Bondiu. Bondiu (“Bondiu,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at www.bondiu.com, our mobile application, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

This policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date above.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use our Services, you may provide us with:

Account Information: Name, email address, mobile phone number (used for account security, optional verification, and—if you expressly opt in—the Bondiu SMS Program; see Section 3), and password.
Profile Information: Age, gender, life stage, profile photos (up to 3), short bio, interests and activities, preferred circle vibe (relaxed, balanced, or growth-oriented), and availability.
Location Information: City or neighborhood you provide during onboarding. We use this to surface relevant circles and hangouts near you. We do not collect precise GPS coordinates without your explicit consent.
Communications: Messages you send within circle chats, direct messages, and any content you submit via support forms or feedback channels.
User Content: Photos you upload to circles or open hangouts, RSVP responses, and votes cast in membership or connection flows.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.
Log Data: Server logs including the date and time of your requests, error reports, and referral URLs.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyze usage. See Section 8 for more detail.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

If you choose to log in using Google (SSO), we receive your name and email address from Google in accordance with their privacy policy. We do not receive your Google password. We may also receive information about you from community partner organizations who refer users to Bondiu, limited to what you have authorized them to share.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and improve the Services, including matching you with compatible circles and open hangouts.
To personalize your experience, including surfacing recommended circles based on your interests, life stage, location, and availability.
To facilitate communication between circle members via in-app chat, SMS notifications via Twilio (see Section 3), and push notifications.
To generate Hangout Reels and other content features you opt into sharing.
To enforce our Community Guidelines, investigate reports of misconduct, and protect the safety of our users.
To process payments and manage subscriptions if you upgrade to Bondiu Pro.
To send you service-related communications, including event reminders, circle activity updates, and account notices.
To send you marketing communications where you have opted in (you may opt out at any time).
To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
To conduct analytics and research to improve matching quality and platform experience.

3. SMS, Mobile Telephone Numbers, and Text Messages

Mobile telephone numbers, SMS and messaging opt-in, and other messaging consent information are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. We do not sell or transfer this information for others' marketing or promotional campaigns.

Bondiu collects your mobile telephone number when you create or verify an account, when you add or update phone information in Settings, or when you otherwise provide it to us. When you consent, we send service-related texts on behalf of Bondiu, which may include: verification codes, hangout and RSVP reminders, circle activity summaries, scheduling and account notices, and critical safety alerts. Automated and manual SMS may be sent through messaging providers such as Twilio acting under our instructions; they process numbers and message content solely to transmit messages for us, consistent with Section 4.2 (service providers).

We do not sell or rent your mobile number, and we do not share, sell, or transfer your SMS opt-in, messaging consent, or related mobile contact information to third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional campaigns. Disclosure to vendors (such as Twilio to deliver messages under our instructions) is limited to operating the Bondiu SMS Program and the Services as described in this policy—not for those providers to market to you on their own behalf.

Opt-in: You agree to receive Bondiu SMS by entering your mobile number and checking the consent checkbox during signup (or by enabling SMS in notification settings). By opting in you confirm you are the subscriber of the number you provide, or are authorized to consent on their behalf. This consent covers the message types listed above and applies to the Bondiu SMS Program described in our Terms of Service.

Opt-out: To stop SMS on your mobile number, reply STOP to any Bondiu text message. We may send a one-time confirmation text. Where available in the Bondiu app, you can adjust SMS-related notification preferences. Choosing not to receive SMS may limit features that depend on text delivery (for example, verification codes or certain alerts). For help via SMS where your carrier supports it, reply HELP.

Message frequency:Message frequency varies based on how you use Bondiu (events you RSVP to, circles you're in, verification requests, and similar activity). Frequency is not fixed.

Message and data rates: Message and data rates may apply. Carrier messaging and data charges under your wireless plan apply. Bondiu does not charge an additional fee to receive these texts.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

Your profile information (name, bio, photos, interests, life stage, and vibe) is visible to members of circles you belong to and to users matched with you in open hangouts. It is not displayed publicly to all Bondiu users or to non-users.

Hangout Reels and photos you choose to share outside the app are visible to whoever you share them with. Shareable hangout links expose the hangout’s title, location, and RSVP count to anyone with the link.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our Services, including:

Supabase — database hosting and storage
Twilio — SMS delivery only under our instructions (see Section 3 for collection, consent, rates, frequency, and opt-out). The commitment in Section 3 also applies: mobile numbers and messaging consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Vercel — frontend hosting
Fly.io — backend hosting
Stripe — payment processing
Google — authentication (SSO) and analytics

These providers are contractually prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to Bondiu.

4.3 Business Transfers

If Bondiu is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.4 Legal Compliance and Safety

We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that doing so is necessary to: (a) comply with applicable law or respond to a valid legal process; (b) protect the rights, property, or safety of Bondiu, our users, or the public; or (c) detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent for a specific purpose (for example, sharing a hangout link you choose to post elsewhere). That consent does not authorize us to sell or share your mobile number, SMS opt-in, or messaging consent with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes; Section 3 governs those practices.

4.6 Aggregated or De-identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. For example, we may publish statistics about platform-wide hangout attendance or user demographics.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except:

Information we are required to retain for legal, regulatory, or compliance purposes (e.g., transaction records for up to 7 years).
Aggregate or anonymized data derived from your information, which we may retain indefinitely.
Information that has been shared with other users (e.g., messages in a circle chat) may remain visible to those users even after your account is deleted.

SMS and notification logs are retained for up to 12 months. Usage and analytics logs are retained for up to 24 months.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Information

You may review and update your profile information at any time through the Settings section of the app. You may also delete your account from Settings. Upon deletion, we will process your request within 30 days.

6.2 Communications

You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any marketing email.

For SMS and mobile-number practices—including opt-in and opt-out, message frequency, and message/data rates—see Section 3 (SMS, Mobile Telephone Numbers, and Text Messages) and our Bondiu SMS Program in the Terms.

6.3 Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services. See Section 8 for more detail.

6.4 State-Specific Rights

Depending on where you reside, you may have additional rights:

California (CCPA/CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to delete it, to correct it, to opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, and to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. We do not sell your personal information. To submit a request, contact us at [email protected].
Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and other states: Residents of these states may have rights to access, correct, delete, and port their personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include encrypted data transmission (TLS), restricted internal access, firewalled server environments, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities that occur under your account.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, local storage) to:

Keep you logged in and remember your preferences.
Analyze how users interact with our Services (e.g., Google Analytics).
Support security features like CSRF protection.

We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data to advertising networks.

Types of cookies we use:

Strictly Necessary: Required for the Services to function. Cannot be disabled.
Functional: Remember preferences like language and notification settings.
Analytics: Help us understand how the Services are used so we can improve them.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Services from functioning properly.

9. Children’s Privacy

Bondiu is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or allow you to share content to platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you use.

11. Safety and Moderation

Bondiu is committed to the safety of our community. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, abuse, and exploitation.

User reports of misconduct are reviewed by Bondiu’s trust and safety team. Users may be removed from circles or banned from the platform for repeated violations. We cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations where required by law.

Bondiu complies with applicable child safety laws. Any content involving or encouraging child sexual abuse or exploitation is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account removal and reporting to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) or applicable authorities.

In-Person Safety: This Privacy Policy governs how we handle your data, but it does not address the full scope of risks associated with meeting other Bondiu users in person. For a complete description of in-person meetup risks and your assumption of those risks, please review Section 6 of our Terms of Service at www.bondiu.com/terms.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or an in-app notification at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Bondiu, Inc.

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://bondiu.com

For California residents, you may also contact our Privacy Team at the address above to exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights.