Privacy Policy

Welcome to Baly. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable global data protection standards and regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how the Baly team ("we") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Baly mobile application ("Service").

1. Age Requirement and Children's Privacy (18+)

This Service is only intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect or solicit any personal information from individuals under the age of 18, nor do we target our services to minors. If we discover that we have unintentionally collected personal data from a user under the age of 18, we will immediately terminate that account and permanently delete all related records from our servers.

2. Legal Basis for Services and Processing

Baly is a platform for ballet enthusiasts to share art photos, performance videos, and text updates, offering curated high-quality media sections and features. Our processing of your personal data is primarily based on fulfilling contractual obligations to provide you with these services and our legitimate interests in maintaining the platform's security and compliance.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide, optimize, and protect the platform:

• Account Information: To maximize user privacy and minimize data usage, we only use "Sign in with Apple." We receive only a randomly generated user identifier, and if you permit, we also receive your name and email address.
• User-Generated Content and Communications: Photos, videos, comments, and peer-to-peer messages that you voluntarily post or send through the platform.
• Purchase and Transaction Data: Your in-app purchase history, status, and technical logs related to unlocking premium content. Note: All transactions are processed through Apple's in-app purchase (IAP) system; we do not collect, process, or store your billing or credit card information.
• Technical and Usage Data: We automatically collect device model, operating system, app version, unique device identifier, IP address, and standard crash logs for platform stability and performance monitoring.

4. Content Security and Moderation (UGC Compliance)

To maintain a safe and respectful community environment and comply with the App Store's policies regarding user-generated content (UGC):

• Filtering and Moderation: We use automated and manual moderation systems to detect and filter inappropriate, abusive, or prohibited content.
• User Tools: Built-in tools allow users to immediately report inappropriate content and block abusive users. Our moderation team reviews reported content within 24 hours.
• No Use of Biometric Information: We do not collect, process, or store any biometric data or facial recognition templates in the media you upload.

5. How We Use Your Information

We collect data for the following purposes:

• To operate the platform, update community dynamics, and manage access to premium forums.
• To facilitate in-app messaging and maintain standard network security (e.g., preventing automated spam and malicious traffic).
• Used to handle in-app permission assignments and prevent transaction or synchronization errors.

6. Data Sharing, Sale, and Distribution

• No Data Sale: We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
• Service Providers: Trusted technology service providers (such as hosting, content delivery networks, and cloud infrastructure providers) process data on our behalf under strict contractual confidentiality terms.
• Legal Compliance: Compliance with valid legal obligations, law enforcement requests, court orders, or regulations in your jurisdiction.

7. International Data Transfer

This service operates globally, and your data may be transferred to and processed on servers outside your country. We implement standard contractual frameworks and appropriate technical safeguards to ensure your data is adequately protected wherever it is processed.

8. Data Security and Retention

• Security: We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
• Retention: We will retain your content and transaction logs while your account is active. If you choose to delete your account, your personal data will be deleted or permanently anonymized within 30 days, unless applicable law requires a longer retention period.

9. Your Rights and Choices

• Rights: You have the right to access, correct, restrict, or request the permanent deletion of your personal data.
• In-App Account Deletion: You can exercise your deletion right at any time by navigating to the app settings and selecting "Delete Account." This action will trigger the automatic deletion of your profile and user content.
• Managing Tracking Permissions: You have full control over your tracking preferences. You can opt-out or grant/revoke your App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission at any time by navigating to your iOS device settings via Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking and toggling the preference for Baly.

10. Changes and Contact Us

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or operations. For any questions, data rights claims, or inquiries about this policy, please contact us at:

• Email: service@baly.me
• Organization: The Baly Team