Last Updated: April 9, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Beacons United! This Privacy Policy explains how Beacons United Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”), registered in Indiana, United States, collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our smart wearable devices, mobile application, and website (collectively, the “Services”).
We take your privacy seriously. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide to Us
We may collect the following types of information when you register for our Services, create or modify your account, or otherwise interact with our Services:
- Account Information: Name and email address
- Profile Information: Links and other content you choose to share in your profile
- Device Information: Device ID for push notification purposes
- Location Data: Geographic location to log where you connected with others and to generate maps
2. Information We Collect Automatically
When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Device Information: Information about your mobile device or computer, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Information: How you use our Services, including the features you access and interaction patterns
- Location Information: With your permission, we collect location information to provide location-based features
- NFC Interaction Data: Information about when and how often your Beacon device is tapped or accessed
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and improving our Services
- Account authentication and security
- Personalizing your experience with our Services
- Sending push notifications to your device
- Generating maps and location-based features
- Communicating with you about updates and news
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Services
- Facilitating connections between users
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to the sharing of your information
- With Other Users: Information you choose to make public or share with specific users through our Services
- Third-Party Service Providers: We share name and user ID with Bugsnag.com for error tracking and log segregation purposes
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our business
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, governmental request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as you maintain an account with us. You can delete your account and associated data at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information from our active databases, though some information may remain in backups or archives for a limited period.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information through the app
- Opting out of location tracking through your device settings
- Controlling push notifications through your device settings
- Managing cookie preferences through your browser settings
To exercise these rights, you can use the relevant features within our app or contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to the United States and other countries, which may have different data protection laws than those in your country of residence.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Beacons United Inc.
7216 E Indian Creek Rd 92
Roanoke, Indiana 46783
United States
Email: team@beaconsunited.com
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.