While using Bump, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:
When you access Bump via a mobile device, we may automatically collect:
This information helps us optimize the app for your device and troubleshoot issues.
Bump allows you to create an account and log in through:
If you choose to register through these services, we may collect data already associated with your account, such as your name and email address.
As Bump's primary function is to track your real-world social connections, we collect data about:
This data is central to creating your personal social journal and is stored securely. You control who can see this information through your privacy settings, and can also toggle features on and off.
Bump's core functionality relies on location data to detect and record when you meet up with friends. This requires background location access that you must explicitly opt-in to. Without location permissions, key features of Bump will not function properly.
We collect and process location data in the following ways:
Bump runs quietly in the background, using your location to detect when you're in proximity to other Bump users. This data is encrypted and used only to create your private interaction record. We collect this data even when the app is closed to ensure seamless tracking of your social interactions.
We create visualizations of where you've met friends over time. This data is stored securely and only shared with specific friends based on your privacy settings. Your location history provides valuable context for your social connections.
When enabled, we use your location to help you discover people with mutual friends or shared interests nearby. This feature compares your location with other users to facilitate real-world connections.
You can disable location tracking at any time through your device settings or within the app, though this will limit core app functionality. We respect your choice but want you to be aware that Bump's primary features depend on location data.
We provide several ways to control how your location data is used:
All location data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your location information from unauthorized access. You can delete your location history at any time through the app settings.
As a mobile application, Bump requires certain device permissions to function properly. Here's why we need each permission:
This is essential for Bump's core functionality. We need background location access to detect when you meet friends and create your social interaction record. Without this permission, Bump cannot function as intended.
We send notifications about new connections, nearby friends, and app updates. While not required for core functionality, notifications enhance your experience by keeping you informed about your social activity.
Bump needs to run in the background to track your meetups even when the app isn't actively open. This is essential for accurately recording your interactions with friends throughout the day.
With your permission, we can access your contacts to help you find friends who are already using Bump. We never upload your entire contact list to our servers — we only use this data to match existing users.
We request access to your photos only when you choose to upload a profile picture or add photos to bumps in your Journal. We never access your photos without your explicit action.
You can manage Bump's permissions at any time through your device settings:
On iOS:
Settings → Privacy → Location Services → Bump
Settings → Bump → Permissions
Bump may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:
Including monitoring the usage of our service and ensuring its proper functioning.
To manage your registration as a user of Bump and provide you with access to the various functionalities available to registered users.
To contact you regarding updates or informative communications related to the app's functionalities, including security updates when necessary.
We analyze how you use Bump to improve our features, user experience, and overall app performance.
In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
Bump will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to:
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Bump will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place.
You have the right to request deletion of your Personal Data that we have collected. You can delete your data at any time through the app settings or by contacting us directly.
If Bump is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Under certain circumstances, Bump may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
Bump may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
The security of your Personal Data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
refers to Bump, the mobile application provided by the Company.
(referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Bump, the creator and provider of the Bump mobile application.
refers to: United States
means any device that can access the Service such as a mobile phone or a digital tablet.
is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
refers to the Bump Application.
means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a session or location histories).
means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Bump does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 18.
When we update the Bump app, we may need additional permissions or change how we process data. We'll always notify you about significant changes through update notes and/or app notifications.
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 and possibly via app notifications.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or by going to our contact page.