Privacy Policy for FriBird

Last updated: August 5, 2026

FriBird ("we," "us," or "our") operates the FriBird mobile application (the "App"), which helps musicians and bands connect, find collaborators, and discover gigs. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

By using FriBird, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Account information: email address and password (via Firebase Authentication)
• Profile information: name, city/state, bio, instruments played, genres, skill level, years of experience, "looking for" status
• Photos: profile pictures and band logos you choose to upload
• Media: audio and video clips you record or upload, including via the app's in-app recording feature
• Messages: text and media you send to other users through the app's messaging feature
• Band and gig information: band names, descriptions, recruiting needs, and gig details (venue, date, location) that you or your band posts

Information collected automatically

• Location data: with your permission, we collect your device's location to show you nearby gigs and to sort artists/bands by distance. You can deny or revoke this permission at any time in your device settings; the app will function with reduced features if location access is not granted.
• Usage data: basic technical information such as app version and device type, collected automatically through our backend infrastructure (Firebase).

2. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile and media to other users, as intended by the app's core functionality
• Enable messaging between users
• Show nearby gigs and sort artists/bands by distance
• Facilitate band recruiting and membership (invites, member lists)
• Match and highlight relevant artists and bands to one another
• Maintain and improve the app's functionality and reliability

3. Who Can See Your Information

• Public information: your profile (name, username, photo, bio, instruments, genres, city/state, media clips) and any band profiles/gig posts you create are visible to other users of the app.
• Private information: direct messages are visible only to the participants in that conversation.
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

FriBird is built using Firebase and Google Cloud Platform (operated by Google), which provides authentication, database storage (Firestore), and file storage (photos, audio, video).

These services process and store your data on our behalf, in accordance with Google's own privacy and security practices. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy for more information on how Google handles data processed through Firebase.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at contactfribird@gmail.com. Upon request, we will delete your profile information, uploaded media, and messages, except where retention is required by law.

6. Children's Privacy

FriBird is intended for adults only and is not directed at, or intended for use by, anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe someone under 18 has created an account or provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it and take appropriate action.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, relying on Firebase's built-in security infrastructure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices and Rights

• Edit or delete your profile information at any time within the app
• Revoke location permissions through your device settings
• Request deletion of your account and data by contacting us

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable law (such as the GDPR or CCPA), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and the right to data portability.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, contact us at contactfribird@gmail.com.