PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how blkbtm ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the BlkBtm Catalog mobile application ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

  • Information you provide directly:

    • Name and email address when you create an account

    • Business name, description, category, address, phone number, website, and photos when you create a business listing

    • Profile information and account preferences

    Information collected automatically:

    • Device type, operating system, and app version

    • Usage data such as screens visited, searches performed, and features used

    • Crash logs and error reports

    • Approximate or precise location (only with your permission)

    • Favorites and saved businesses

    Reviews and content you post

    If you post a review or other content, we display it publicly and it reflects your own views, not BlkBtm's. We do not independently verify reviews for accuracy.

  • We use your information to:

    • Create and manage your account

    • Display and improve business listings

    • Show nearby businesses and enable distance-based search filters

    • Personalize your experience in the App

    • Send verification and account-related emails

    • Monitor app performance and fix bugs

    • Ensure platform safety and prevent fraud

    We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

    Contacting a business

    We are not responsible for how a business handles information you share with them this way.

  • With your permission, the App accesses your device location to show nearby businesses and enable distance-based filters. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings. Some features may not function without location access. We do not store your precise location on our servers.

  • We use the following third-party services that may collect information as described in their own privacy policies:

    Google Firebase (firebase.google.com/support/privacy)

    • Firebase Authentication — manages account sign-in and security

    • Cloud Firestore — stores business listings, user profiles, and favorites

    • Firebase Analytics — collects anonymized usage data to help us understand how the App is used

    • Firebase Crashlytics — collects crash reports and error logs to help us fix bugs

    • Firebase Remote Config — delivers app configuration and feature flags

    RevenueCat (revenuecat.com/privacy)

    • Manages in-app subscription purchases and entitlements

    Apple App Store / Google Play Store

    • Processes all in-app payments. We do not store payment card information.

  • Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase infrastructure. We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), Firebase Security Rules that restrict data access to authorized users only, and role-based access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  • We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal information and business listings are deleted from our systems within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or safety reasons.

  • The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

  • Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

    • Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you

    • Correction — request that we correct inaccurate data

    • Deletion — request that we delete your account and associated data

    • Opt-out — disable analytics and crash reporting through your device settings

    To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below or use the in-app feedback link.

  • California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of their personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at the address below.

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

  • If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

    https://www.blkbtm.com/#contact-us