This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data when you interact with Budy through our website, mobile app, or research studies.
Who we are
Budy is operated from London, United Kingdom. We act as the data controller for your personal data. Contact us at info@budy.life — we respond within 5 working days.
What data we collect
- Website sign-ups: your email and any answers you give to early-access questions.
- Research studies (e.g. Prolific cohorts): your Prolific participant ID, demographics shared via Prolific, daily diary responses, app usage events, and — if you opt in — a recording of a short interview.
- App usage: the name and gender you enter in onboarding, your evening-window preference, anonymous usage events, and basic device info (OS, app version).
Why we collect it (legal basis)
- Consent — when you sign up, join a study, or opt into an interview.
- Legitimate interest — to improve the app and understand aggregate usage.
Who we share it with
We use a small number of service providers who process data only on our instructions: Prolific (research recruitment and payments), Tally (diary forms), Apple and Google (app distribution), our hosting and analytics infrastructure, and a video conferencing provider for opt-in interviews. We do not sell your data or share it with advertisers.
Where data is stored
Data is stored on UK or EEA servers where possible. Where a provider is based outside the UK/EEA, we rely on standard contractual safeguards. We limit internal access to those who need it.
How long we keep it
Up to 12 months from collection, unless you ask us to delete it earlier or law requires longer.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you can access, correct, delete, restrict, object to, or receive a copy of your data, and withdraw consent at any time. Email info@budy.life — we respond within 30 days. You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
Other
Budy is not intended for anyone under 16. When we materially update this policy, we'll change the date above and notify you in-app or by email.
Contact
Questions about your privacy? Contact us at info@budy.life.