Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bubbles ("Service"), operated by Budmen Industries LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you use our Service, which allows audiences to submit real-time comments that appear as animated bubbles during live presentations and events.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use Bubbles, you may provide:

• Name: Your display name when submitting comments
• Email Address: Optional email address for comment submission
• Messages/Comments: Text content you submit to appear as bubbles
• Room Information: Room titles and settings created by operators

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for rate limiting and ban enforcement
• IP Addresses: Your IP address for security and abuse prevention
• User Agent: Browser and device information
• Timestamps: When you submit comments or create rooms
• Usage Data: How you interact with the Service (pages visited, features used)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use session storage and local storage to maintain your session and improve user experience. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the Bubbles service
• Display your comments as bubbles during presentations
• Enforce rate limits and prevent abuse
• Moderate content and maintain community standards
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve and develop our Service
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Protect against fraud, spam, and security threats

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Display

Your comments are public by design. When you submit a comment, it may be displayed:

• On the presentation overlay visible to all event attendees
• In the moderation queue visible to room operators
• Your display name and message content are publicly visible

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Service:

• Supabase: Our database and backend infrastructure provider
• Vercel: Our hosting and deployment platform

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
• Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Protection of users or the public

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods based on type:

• Active Comments: Displayed for the duration specified by room operators (typically 8 seconds)
• Message Logs: Retained for moderation and abuse prevention purposes
• Room Data: Retained while rooms are active and for a reasonable period after
• Ban Records: Retained for security and abuse prevention

We may retain certain information for longer periods when required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information. Contact us at hello@budmen.com to request access.

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention).

6.3 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

6.4 Opt-Out

You can stop using the Service at any time. However, because the Service is designed for public comment submission, there is no "opt-out" from public display once a comment is submitted and approved.

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Content sanitization to prevent XSS attacks
• Rate limiting and abuse prevention
• Access controls for sensitive operator functions
• Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at hello@budmen.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@budmen.com.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights or if you have concerns about our data practices, contact us at hello@budmen.com.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending you an email (if you have provided one)

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: