Boom App Privacy Policy
Introduction
"Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Boom App collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services."
The company is committed to complying with privacy laws worldwide, including GDPR and CCPA, and strives to be transparent about their practices.
Information We Collect
Boom App collects several types of information:
1. Directly Provided Information
- Account details (name, email, username)
- Profile information
- User-created content (entries, photos, videos)
2. Content and Activity Data
- Logs of dates and times of entries
- User interactions with app features
3. Device and Technical Information
- Device type and model
- Operating system
- Unique device identifiers
- IP address
- App usage statistics
4. Location Information
- General location based on IP address
- Optional precise location features
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Used for preferences and usage statistics
- Can be controlled through browser settings
6. Google Calendar Integration (Google Sign-In Users)
When you choose to sign in with Google, you grant Boom App access to your Google Calendar. This access is required to enable our meeting recording features. The data we may access includes:
- Your Google Calendar events and meeting details
- Meeting titles, times, and participants
- Calendar event descriptions and locations
How We Use Calendar Data
- Meeting Recording Reminders: Prompt you to record meetings based on your calendar
- Smart Notifications: Send reminders before scheduled meetings
- Meeting Organization: Label and organize recordings with relevant meeting details
Important Notice
- Calendar access is mandatory for Google Sign-In users
- If you do not wish to share calendar data, you can create an account using email sign-up instead
- You may revoke permissions anytime via Google Account settings, but you will need to switch to a different sign-in method to continue using Boom App
Data Handling
- Calendar data is processed in real time for notifications and meeting management
- We retain calendar information only as necessary for reminders and organization
- We do not share your calendar information with third parties
- Calendar data is protected by the same security measures as all other user information
How We Use Your Information
The collected information is used to:
- Provide and improve the service
- Enable memory recall and personalization
- Communicate with users
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal requirements
- Create aggregated, anonymized statistics
- Meeting reminders and organization (Google Sign-In users)
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Legal bases include:
- User consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate interests
- Legal obligations
Sharing of Information
Boom App shares information in limited circumstances:
- With service providers
- During business transfers
- For legal compliance
- With user consent
- With affiliated companies
Note: "We do not sell your personal information to third parties for our own marketing or advertising purposes."
Data Protection and Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your sensitive data:
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit (using TLS 1.3) and at rest (using AES-256 encryption)
- Access Controls: Strict role-based access controls limit who can access your data within our organization
- Authentication: Multi-factor authentication is required for all administrative access
- Data Minimization: We collect and retain only the minimum data necessary for service functionality
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Secure Infrastructure: Our systems are hosted on AWS with secure IAM policies, encrypted storage, and regular security updates
Data Retention and Deletion
General Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained for the life of your account plus 30 days after deletion
- User Content: Retained until you delete it or close your account
- Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 24 months
- Technical Logs: Retained for 90 days for security and debugging purposes
Google User Data Retention and Deletion
For users who sign in with Google, we handle your Google data with special care:
- Google Calendar Data: Accessed only when needed for meeting reminders and is not permanently stored on our servers
- Google Profile Information: Basic profile data (name, email) is retained until account deletion
- Google OAuth Tokens: Automatically expire and are refreshed as needed; revoked immediately upon account deletion
Your Deletion Rights
- Revoke Google Access: You can revoke Boom App's access to your Google data at any time through your Google Account settings
- Delete Account: When you delete your Boom App account, all associated Google data access is immediately revoked
- Data Deletion Timeline: Upon account deletion, all your data is permanently deleted within 30 days
- Backup Deletion: Data in backup systems is purged within 90 days of account deletion
To delete your account and all associated data, contact us at privacy@boomapp.com or use the account deletion feature in the app settings.
Additional Privacy Areas
This policy also covers:
- International Data Transfers
- User Rights and Choices
- Children's Privacy
- Policy Updates
Contact Information
Email: privacy@boomapp.com
Mail: Privacy Team - Boom App Inc., 116 Gadstonos, Limassol, Cyprus