Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BAC Battle ("we," "us," or "our"), a mobile application developed by BAC Works ("Developer"). BAC Battle is designed for entertainment purposes only and helps users track their alcohol consumption and connect with friends through social features.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application BAC Battle (the "App") and its services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

By using BAC Battle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Important Disclaimers

ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY:

BAC Battle is designed solely for entertainment purposes. Blood alcohol content (BAC) calculations and related features are not medically accurate and should never be used to determine your fitness to drive or make safety-related decisions. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.

AGE REQUIREMENTS:

You must be at least 21 years old (or the legal drinking age in your jurisdiction) to use this App. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the legal drinking age.

3. Contact Information

Data Controller: BAC Works

Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Username, email address, password
• Profile Information: Gender, weight, metabolism speed
• Drink Information: Details about alcoholic beverages you log (type, amount, alcohol content, time consumed)
• Social Content: Posts, comments, friend requests, and other social interactions
• Location Data: GPS coordinates when you choose to share location with your drinks (optional)

4.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Information: App features used, time spent in app, interaction patterns
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, app version
• Analytics Data: Crash reports, performance data, user engagement metrics (when you opt in to share usage data)
• Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID) on Android for serving personalized advertisements
• Ad Interaction Data: Views and clicks on partnered content for campaign analytics

4.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Media Integration: If you connect social media accounts, we may receive basic profile information
• App Store Information: Purchase history and app store reviews (if applicable)

4.4 Subscription and Purchase Information

If you purchase BAC Battle Premium (subscription or lifetime), we collect certain purchase-related information:

Information We Collect:

• Purchase History: What was purchased (subscription type or lifetime) and when
• Subscription Status: Whether your subscription is active, cancelled, or expired
• Transaction Identifiers: Google Play order IDs and transaction tokens for verification
• Subscription Period: Start and end dates of your subscription period

Information We Do NOT Collect:

• Payment card numbers or bank account information
• Billing address or financial account details
• CVV codes or other payment security information

All payment processing is handled directly by Google Play. We never receive, store, or have access to your payment card information. Google collects and processes your payment details under their own Google Payments Privacy Notice.

5. How We Use Your Information

5.1 Primary Purposes

• BAC Calculations: Generate entertainment-only blood alcohol content estimates
• Social Features: Enable friend connections, sharing drinks, and social posts
• Mapping Features: Display your drinks on maps for friends (when location is shared)
• Personalization: Customize your app experience based on your profile
• Group Features: Enable group creation and participation with friends

5.2 Subscription and Purchase Data

If you are a BAC Battle Premium subscriber, we use your purchase information to:

• Verify Premium Status: Confirm your subscription is active and provide premium features
• Provide Premium Features: Unlock ad-free experience and additional features
• Customer Support: Assist with billing inquiries and subscription issues
• Legal Compliance: Maintain transaction records for tax and legal purposes

5.3 Additional Purposes

• App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve functionality
• Customer Support: Respond to your questions and provide technical support
• Safety & Security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure app security
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
• Communication: Send important updates about the app (with your consent for marketing)

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we process your data based on:

• Consent: For optional features like location sharing and marketing communications
• Contract Performance: To provide core app functionality you've requested
• Legitimate Interests: For app improvement, security, and analytics (balanced against your privacy rights)
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

7. How We Share Your Information

7.1 With Other Users

What other users can see depends on your Profile Visibility setting:

You can change your Profile Visibility setting at any time in the app under Profile → Settings.

7.2 With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the app:

• Cloud Storage Providers: For secure data storage and backup
• Analytics Services: For app performance and usage analytics
• Authentication Services: For secure login and account management
• Hosting Providers: For app infrastructure and operation

7.3 With Advertising Partners

BAC Battle displays advertisements through Google AdMob. To deliver relevant advertisements, we share certain information with Google, which may include:

• Advertising ID: Your device's advertising identifier (Google Advertising ID on Android)
• Device Information: Device type, model, operating system version
• IP Address: Used to determine approximate location for ad targeting
• App Usage Data: Information about how you interact with advertisements

Google uses this information to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests and online activity. For more information about how Google uses this data, please review the Google Privacy Policy.

Opting Out of Personalized Ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:

• Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

Note that opting out does not prevent advertisements from being displayed; you will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Partnered Content

In addition to Google AdMob advertisements, BAC Battle may display sponsored content from direct advertising partners ("Partnered Posts"). These are clearly labeled with a green "Partnered" badge. For partnered posts:

• Partner Information Displayed: Partner name, logo, promotional content, and links to partner websites
• View Tracking: We track when partnered posts are viewed to measure campaign effectiveness
• Click Tracking: We record when you interact with partnered post links
• Location-Based Targeting: Partnered posts may be targeted based on your approximate location (if you've granted location permission) or based on the aggregated location of your recent drink logs

Data shared with advertising partners:

• Aggregated, anonymized statistics only (total views, total clicks)
• We do NOT share your personal information, identity, or precise location with advertising partners

7.4 With Analytics Partners (Optional)

When you choose to "Help improve the app" in your Profile Settings, we share analytics data with PostHog to help us understand how the app is used and improve your experience. This is entirely optional and you can opt out at any time.

Data collected when opted-in:

• Usage Patterns: Which features you use and how you navigate the app
• Crash Reports: Technical information when the app encounters errors
• App Interactions: Button clicks, screen views, and feature usage
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version

For more information about how PostHog handles data, please review the PostHog Privacy Policy.

Opting Out: You can disable analytics data sharing at any time by going to Profile > Settings and turning off "Help improve the app". When disabled, no analytics data is collected or shared with PostHog.

7.5 Legal Requirements

We may share information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users
• Investigate potential violations of our terms of service
• Prevent fraud or illegal activity

7.6 Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security protocols and monitoring
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
• Incident Response: Procedures for handling potential data breaches

However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance
• Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

9.1 Purchase Record Retention

If you have purchased BAC Battle Premium, please note:

• Active Subscriptions: Purchase data retained while your subscription is active
• Tax Records: Transaction records may be retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax and financial regulations
• After Account Deletion: Purchase records required for legal compliance are anonymized and unlinked from your personal data, but may be retained for the legally required period

You can request account deletion at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

10. Your Privacy Rights

10.1 All Users

• Access Settings: View and modify privacy settings within the app
• Data Download: Request a copy of your personal data
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Contact Us: Reach out with privacy questions or concerns

10.2 Additional Rights (GDPR/EU Users)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for optional data processing

10.3 California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to Know: Information about data collection and sharing
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information in Section 3 or use the privacy controls within the app.

11. Location Data Privacy

Location sharing is entirely optional in BAC Battle:

• Explicit Consent: We only collect location data when you explicitly enable GPS for a drink
• Granular Control: You can enable/disable location sharing for individual drinks
• Easy Management: Turn location tracking on or off at any time in settings
• No Background Tracking: We don't collect location data in the background

11.1 Who Can See Your Location Data

Location data on drinks is ONLY visible to your accepted friends. Non-friends can NEVER see where you logged drinks, even if your profile is set to public. Your location-tagged drinks appear on the friends map feature, allowing friends to see where you've been drinking.

11.2 How Location Data May Be Used

In addition to showing drinks on the friends map, location data may be used:

• Aggregate Analytics: Location data may be aggregated (anonymized) to create analytical dashboards that help us understand usage patterns and improve app performance
• App Improvement: Understanding geographic usage patterns helps us optimize the app experience

Note: Any analytics use involves aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify individual users.

11.3 Location Data for Advertising

If you have granted location permission, your approximate location may be used to show you relevant partnered content from local businesses or regional advertising campaigns. If device location is unavailable, we may use the aggregated center point of your recent drink locations to determine regional relevance for advertisements.

This location data used for advertising is:

• Used only for ad targeting relevance - to show you content relevant to your area
• Never shared with advertising partners in identifiable form - partners only receive aggregated statistics
• Never stored with your view/click interactions - we do not record your location when you view or click ads

12. Children's Privacy

BAC Battle is not intended for individuals under the legal drinking age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21 years of age (or applicable legal drinking age). If you believe we have collected information from someone under the legal drinking age, please contact us immediately.

13. International Data Transfers

If you use BAC Battle from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers:

• Standard Contractual Clauses: For EU data transfers
• Adequacy Decisions: When available from regulatory authorities
• Your Consent: Where required by applicable law

14. Third-Party Services

BAC Battle integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements - Google Privacy Policy
• PostHog: For optional analytics (when you opt in) - PostHog Privacy Policy
• Google Play Services: For app distribution and authentication - Google Privacy Policy
• Google Play Billing: For processing premium subscription and purchase payments - Google Payments Privacy Notice

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they handle your data.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• Notification: We'll notify you of significant changes through the app or email
• Effective Date: Changes become effective on the date specified
• Continued Use: Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance
• Review: We encourage you to review this policy periodically

16. Data Protection Officer

For GDPR compliance, if required based on our data processing activities, we will appoint a Data Protection Officer. Contact information will be provided here when applicable.

17. Supervisory Authority

EU residents have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection supervisory authority if they believe we have not handled their personal data appropriately.

18. Cookie Policy

BAC Battle may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

19. Accessibility

We are committed to making this Privacy Policy accessible to everyone. If you need this policy in an alternative format, please contact us.

20. Contact Us

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

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