Privacy Policy.

Introduction

Welcome to Blunt ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our mobile applications and web platform (collectively, the "App").

By using Blunt, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

When you use Blunt, we may collect:

• Email address and name (when you create an account).
• Profile picture.
• Photos you upload for search purposes — processed by third-party search services to identify the subject, then deleted from our temporary storage.
• Ratings, reviews, and opinions you share.
• Collections and saved content.

We begin collecting usage data when you start using the App, including before you create an account.

Information collected automatically

When you use the App, we automatically collect:

• Device type, operating system, and platform.
• Usage data such as features accessed and search queries.
• General location (country and city, derived from IP address).
• Log data including access times and browser type.

Information from third-party sources

We aggregate publicly available information from web sources and data providers to generate sentiment scores. This information relates to public topics and entities, not to you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide the service. Create and manage your account, display content, and enable core features.
• Generate scores. Process search queries through AI-powered sentiment analysis.
• Improve the App. Understand how the App is used and make it better.
• Communicate. Send important updates and respond to your inquiries.
• Ensure safety. Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and violations of our Terms.
• Comply with law. Meet legal obligations and enforce our rights.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following ways.

Service providers

We use trusted third-party providers for cloud infrastructure, authentication, data storage, AI-powered analysis, email delivery, and content hosting. These providers access your information only as needed to perform services on our behalf and are bound by contractual obligations to protect it.

Public content

• Reviews and opinions you post are visible to other users.
• Aggregated, anonymized sentiment data is displayed publicly within the App.
• Your profile information (name, profile picture) may be visible to other users.

Legal requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Business transfers

If Blunt is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Data Storage and Security

Where we store data

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers. Our company is based in the United Arab Emirates, but data may be stored and processed globally through our cloud providers.

How long we keep data

• Account data. Retained while your account is active.
• Uploaded content. Retained until you delete your account.
• Usage data. Retained for analytics and service improvement.
• After deletion. Some data may remain in backups for a limited period before being permanently removed.

Security measures

We protect your information with:

• Encryption in transit and at rest.
• Secure authentication protocols.
• Access controls and regular security reviews.

No system is 100% secure. While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and control

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Update or correct your information through the App.
• Delete your account and associated data.
• Withdraw consent for optional data collection.

Account deletion

You can delete your account at any time through the App settings or by emailing hey@blunt.so. When you delete your account:

• Your profile, uploaded content, and personal data are permanently removed.
• Your reviews will be anonymized.
• Some data may persist in backups temporarily.

Communications

You may opt out of promotional messages by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly.

Regional Privacy Rights

European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights including:

• Data portability.
• Restriction of processing.
• Objection to processing.
• Filing a complaint with a supervisory authority.

California (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
• Request deletion of personal information.
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

United Arab Emirates

We comply with applicable UAE data protection laws regarding the collection, use, and storage of personal information.

Children's Privacy

Blunt is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Users between 13 and 18 must have parental or guardian consent.

If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at hey@blunt.so if you believe this has occurred.

Third-Party Links

The App may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Blunt, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers globally.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the App.
• Updating the "Last Updated" date.
• Sending a notification for significant changes.

Continued use of the App after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data: