Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Bela! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account (username, email address, profile photo)
• Create and share posts (photos, text content)
• Interact with other users (comments, likes, messages)
• Update your profile information

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use Bela, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features accessed, time spent, interactions)
• Log data (IP address, access times, app crashes)

1.3 Media and Content

We collect photos and other content you upload, share, or create through the app, including:

• Photos you post
• Text content and captions
• AI-generated photo tips and analysis

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process and display your posts, check-ins, and shared content
• Enable social features (likes, comments, messages, follows)
• Provide AI-powered photo tips and suggestions
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• Send you notifications about activity on your account
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security concerns

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Posts, photos, and check-ins you choose to share publicly are visible to all users of the app
• Social Interactions: Your username, profile photo, and public posts may be visible to other users when you interact with them
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app and conducting our business
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information through your account settings
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control privacy settings for your posts and profile
• Opt-out of certain data collection by adjusting device permissions
• Request a copy of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

6. AI Features

When you use our AI Photo Tips feature, we may analyze your photos to provide photography suggestions and improvements. This analysis is performed to enhance your experience and help you create better content. Image data processed for AI features is handled securely and in accordance with this policy.

7. Children's Privacy

Bela is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using Bela, you consent to the transfer of your information to these facilities.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

By using Bela, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.