Last updated: February 2026

Bow ("we", "our", or "the App") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use the Bow mobile or web application.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

Name or nickname
Email address
Date of birth
Profile photo (optional)
Time zone and locale

b) User-Generated Content

Messages written on celebration walls
Photos or media uploaded by users
Comments, reactions, and related interactions

c) Financial & Transactional Data

Contribution amounts
Payment confirmations and transaction metadata

Note: Bow does not store full credit card or bank details; payments are processed by third-party payment providers.

d) Usage & Technical Data

Device type, operating system, and app version
IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
App usage statistics and interaction logs

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide and operate the Bow service
Enable gift pooling and birthday celebrations
Deliver reminders and notifications
Display celebration walls and archives
Improve app functionality and user experience
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Sharing of Information

We may share information:

With other users, as part of celebration walls (messages, photos, names)
With payment processors, solely to complete transactions
With service providers that help operate the app (hosting, analytics, notifications)
When required by law or legal process

We do not sell personal data.

4. Public & Social Features

Some features of Bow are social by nature. Celebration walls may be visible to invited users or, if enabled, publicly. You are responsible for the content you choose to share.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. Celebration content may be stored as part of a user's birthday archive unless deleted by the user.

6. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account and data
Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made through in-app settings or by contacting support.

7. Children's Privacy

Bow is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.

9. International Use

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own, subject to applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of Bow after changes means acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For questions about privacy, contact: privacy@joinbow.app