1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy governs the use of the Bully Bouncer mobile application (the "Application"), a digital tool developed and maintained by Gifty App Solutions. The Application enables students to report bullying incidents and school-related safety concerns securely and, if desired, anonymously. Gifty App Solutions is committed to ensuring user privacy and the ethical handling of all personal and non-personal information collected through the Application. By using the Application, you accept the practices outlined in this policy.
2. Types of Information Collected
2.1 Personal Information
- School name or location
- Voice recordings or typed messages submitted by the user
This data is collected only when voluntarily submitted by the user through app features like form submissions or voice reporting.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
- Device model and manufacturer
- Operating system version
- App version and language settings
- Duration of sessions
- General location data (region/city, if permissions are granted)
This information is used for app performance monitoring, crash reporting, and usage analytics.
3. Location Information
The Application may request permission to access your device's location services. This data is used to:
- Pinpoint where bullying incidents are occurring
- Help school staff respond efficiently
- Improve analytics for preventive safety efforts
Location data is not stored continuously, and access to it is strictly controlled. If you deny this permission, certain location-based features may be limited or unavailable.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
Data collected by Bully Bouncer serves several legitimate purposes, including:
- Enabling anonymous and non-anonymous reporting
- Alerting school administrators of safety threats
- Providing follow-up capability (if the user consents to identification)
- Improving user experience through personalization
- Monitoring, debugging, and enhancing the Application
We do not use your information for marketing or advertising purposes, nor do we sell your data.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, lease, or rent your personal data. We may share data only in the following scenarios:
- With authorized school administrators or assigned safety officers to investigate reports
- With cloud service providers solely for the purpose of data hosting
- In compliance with applicable laws, legal obligations, or court orders
- To protect the rights, safety, and property of users, the public, or Gifty App Solutions
6. Data Security
Gifty App Solutions adopts reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These include:
- Encrypted communication using HTTPS
- Role-based access controls for administrators
- Secure hosting environments with regular audits
Despite these efforts, no security system is infallible, and you acknowledge the inherent risk of transmitting data online.
7. Data Retention Policy
Personal data submitted via the Application is retained:
- As long as necessary to resolve the report
- For audit or compliance purposes (when applicable)
- Until a user requests deletion, which we honor within 30 days
Anonymous and aggregate data may be retained indefinitely for reporting and system improvement purposes.
8. Rights of the User
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request correction of any incorrect or outdated data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Revoke consent previously given for location or personal data collection
To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us at admin@bullybouncer.com. Verification steps may be required for your security.
9. Children's Privacy
Bully Bouncer is intended for use by school-age individuals but is designed to comply with privacy protections for minors. We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or school administrator consent. If such data is discovered, it will be removed immediately.
10. Consent and Control
By installing and using Bully Bouncer, you consent to the collection and use of data as outlined in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, you should refrain from using the Application. You may also withdraw consent at any time through app settings or by contacting us.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. All revisions will be posted on this page and dated accordingly. In case of significant changes, we will notify users through an in-app alert or push notification. It is your responsibility to review the policy periodically for updates.
12. Third-Party Services and Links
The Application may integrate third-party services (such as Firebase, crash reporting, analytics) that may collect information as described in their own policies. We recommend reviewing their terms if concerned:
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external services.
13. Contact Us
If you have any concerns, questions, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:
Gifty App Solutions
Email: admin@bullybouncer.com