Privacy Policy Buddy

Effective date: 2026-04-03

Buddy is a simple messaging app focused on away messages and intentional communication. Users can connect with friends and share short status updates or messages.

Community Rules

• Users must not post or share illegal, abusive, or harmful content.
• No harassment, hate speech, or threats.
• No spam or unwanted messaging.
• No impersonation of others.
• Users can report and block others if needed.

Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to run the app, including:

• Account information (such as username and email).
• Messages and related chat data needed to deliver the service.
• Basic usage information to help operate and improve the app.

How We Use Information

• To create and manage your account.
• To deliver messages between users and support away messages.
• To help keep Buddy safe, including enforcing rules and handling reports and blocks.
• To maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the app.

Messages

Messages are private between users and are used to provide the messaging features of Buddy.

Sharing of Data

• We do not sell user data.
• We may share information if required by law or to protect users and the integrity of the service.

Safety Tools

Buddy includes reporting and blocking features to help users manage unwanted behavior and keep conversations safe.

Account Deletion

Users can delete their account directly from the application at any time by navigating to:
Profile → Delete Account

Once the deletion request is initiated, all associated personal data linked to the account will be permanently deleted from our systems, except where retention is required for legal, security, or compliance purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page.