Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Biome Collective, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Biome Collective,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Our Commitment: We Do Not Sell Your Data

WE DO NOT SELL, RENT, TRADE, OR OTHERWISE MONETIZE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES. Period. Your data is not a product we sell.

We do not share your personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or any third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Information We Collect

When you use Biome Collective, we may collect:

• Account information (name, email, password)

• Profile information you choose to add

• Events, groups, and content you interact with

• Messages and communications

• Location data (with your consent)

• Device and usage information

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalize our services

• Show you relevant sober events and recovery meetings

• Enable social features and messaging

• Send notifications (with your consent)

• Improve and secure the App

5. Information Sharing

We only share information: (1) that you choose to make public, (2) with service providers who help us operate the App, and (3) when required by law.

6. AI-Powered Features (Clarity) - Third-Party Data Sharing

Biome Collective includes an optional AI-powered assistant called Clarity that helps you discover sober events, find recovery meetings, and answer questions about your recovery journey. Clarity is powered by OpenAI, a third-party AI service provider.

Data Collection & Sharing: When you use Clarity, the following data is collected and sent to OpenAI:

• Your query text (the questions you ask Clarity)

• Your city name (if you have provided it)

• Your approximate location coordinates (only if you have enabled location services)

Data NOT Shared with OpenAI:

• Your name, email, or phone number

• Your account credentials or password

• Your profile information

• Your messages, social connections, or other personal data

Third-Party Data Protection: OpenAI processes your queries solely to generate helpful responses. OpenAI is contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for purposes other than providing the AI service. OpenAI's data handling practices are governed by their privacy policy at openai.com/privacy, which provides protections consistent with industry standards.

Your Consent & Control: You must explicitly agree to share data with OpenAI before using Clarity. You can decline and continue using Biome Collective Network without Clarity. If you previously consented but wish to revoke access, you can stop using Clarity at any time.

7. Your Rights

You can:

• Access and update your information

• Delete your account through Settings

• Opt out of notifications

• Disable location services

• Request an export of your data

8. GDPR Rights (EEA/UK Users)

You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object to processing of your data. Contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.

9. Data Security

We implement encryption, secure password hashing, access controls, and other security measures to protect your data.

10. Children's Privacy

Biome Collective is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy:
Biome Collective, Inc.
Email: [email protected]