Privacy Policy (PP) for Bridgit Social
Updated: January 24, 2026 (Version 2.0)
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about how Bridgit Social uses your personal data. We recommend that you read it carefully.
Key Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
Application: Refers to the mobile application known as Bridgit Social, available for download on the Apple App Store.
Bridgit Group LLC: The legal entity under which Bridgit Social operates, incorporated in the State of New Jersey, United States.
Bridgit: Also referred to as "Bridge It!", the term describes the purpose of the platform as a digital bridge facilitating spontaneous, goal-driven connections between Users, and bridging the gap between online engagement and in-person interaction.
Terms (TOU): Refers to these Terms of Use governing the use of the Application and related Services.
User: Any individual who has registered for an Account and utilizes any features or Services offered through the Application.
User Details: Information voluntarily provided by a User, including but not limited to interests, professional background, networking intentions, and preferences. Certain details, such as age and residential area, may be optionally concealed at the User's discretion.
Networking Intentions: User-selected goals across four categories: Professional Networking, Dating, Socializing, and Seeking Solutions. These intentions help connect users with like-minded individuals.
Geographical Position: The User's location, which is recorded and regularly updated when the geolocation feature is enabled. A User's geographical position is not shared with other Users unless the "Start Networking" feature is activated.
Start Networking: The initiation of a User's networking experience within the Application. Upon activation, the User becomes visible to and can engage with other Users based on their availability and visibility settings, as defined during registration or as updated by the User.
Same Place Option: A feature that designates when two Users are located in the exact same physical place. This is recorded if the User enables geolocation and selects the specific place within the Application.
Proximity/Search Within Walking Distance Option: A feature that identifies Users who are geographically close to one another—within walking distance—but not necessarily located at the exact same place.
Walking Distance: Defined as the maximum distance between two Users such that an in-person meeting can occur within approximately 10 minutes of walking. This distance is calculated as up to one mile in both densely populated and less dense areas.
Map: A feature that displays other Users located within the same physical area or within walking distance, once the "Start Networking" feature is enabled. The Map also presents general anonymized statistics regarding nearby Users.
Mark to Meet: An action taken by a User to express interest in meeting another User. An optional note may be attached, specifying the meeting's purpose, proposed location, or any initial message.
Connection: An interaction that results from mutual interest between two Users, allowing them to communicate within the Application.
Feed: A feature allowing Users to share pitches and discover what others are looking for in their area. Feed posts are public and include approximate location for distance-based filtering.
AI Pitch Assistant: An AI-powered feature that helps Users create personalized networking pitches through conversational interaction.
My Growth: A section featuring referral programs, daily insights, event recommendations, and networking challenges to help Users grow their network.
Referral Program: A rewards program allowing Users to earn Premium subscription time by inviting friends to join Bridgit Social.
Services: The collective suite of features and functionalities—both complimentary and paid—offered by Bridgit Social to facilitate in-person, real-time personal and professional connections.
Premium Membership: A subscription-based service granting Users access to advanced features and enhanced functionality within the Application.
Standard Membership: The free tier of service providing core networking features with certain limitations.
Account: A registered User's individual profile granting access to the Application and its Services. Each User is permitted to maintain only one active Account at any given time.
Data Controller
The data collected is processed by Bridgit Group LLC, a company registered in New Jersey, United States. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy (along with our Terms of Use) outlines how we process your personal data you share with us and that we collect when you use the Application and Services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by Bridgit Social, except those operated by third parties, whose privacy policies will apply.
Bridgit Social collects and processes personal data when you use the Application or communicate with us. This includes data shared directly by you and data collected automatically. Below is an overview:
Mandatory Data:
- Identification data (e.g., email address, name, gender, date of birth, where you live)
- Data related to occupation (e.g., industry, occupation, your pitches)
- Networking intentions (e.g., professional networking, dating, socializing, seeking solutions)
- Data related to activity on the Application
- Technical data about your device (e.g., device model)
Data Required for Certain Features:
- Geographical position (if geolocation is enabled) and at least within your 0.5 miles radius proximity
- Same Place Option and Proximity/Search Within Walking Distance Option
- Search preferences (e.g., age and gender, industry, networking intentions)
- Messages sent and received
- AI Pitch Assistant conversations (session-only, not stored long-term)
- Feed posts, comments, likes, and saves
- Referral program data (referral code, successful referrals count)
- Data related to reports and customer service requests
- Data relating to purchases and payments
- Premium subscription status and history
- Biometric data for profile verification (with your consent)
Optional Data:
- Professional information, such as current company and additional pitches
- Interests, lifestyle, and User Details
- Depending on how you signed up, information shared from 3rd party platforms (Apple, Google, LinkedIn)
- Profile description and additional photos
3.1 Data You Share Directly
When you use our Services, you may share certain information that can identify you. By providing this information, you agree that some of it may be visible to other Users and therefore made public on the Application.
3.1.1 Registration Data
To create an Account and access our Services, you must provide the following basic data:
- Name and Surname (public)
- Date of birth (private) - You must be 18 years or older to use Bridgit Social
- Gender (optional, public)
- Industry (public)
- Occupation (public)
- Interests (public)
- Your pitch, a free text area for professional or personal description (public)
- Default preferences for filters (gender of people, search distance, industry, occupation, sorting criteria, networking intentions), real-time availability and visibility (private)
- Where you live (optional, public)
- Notification preferences (private)
- Geolocation access preference (private)
- A profile photo that clearly shows your face (public)
Additional details may be required depending on how you register:
- If you register via email, you must provide a valid email address (private)
- If you register using third-party platforms like LinkedIn, Google or Apple, Bridgit Social will collect the data these platforms share with us, such as your first name, email address, and profile photo
If you decline the geolocation feature during registration, Bridgit Social will use your city name entered during account sign up to suggest potential connections near you.
You can add optional data to improve your profile and increase visibility to other Users:
- Professional background, such as your current company and additional pitches (public)
- Interests, hobbies, and lifestyle details (public)
- Additional pitches for different networking contexts (optional, public)
Bridgit Social does not encourage sharing sensitive data, such as racial or ethnic origins, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health-related details. If you choose to include sensitive data, it is considered voluntarily made public and subject to Bridgit Social's Terms of Use and GDPR compliance.
3.1.2 Networking Intentions Data
Bridgit Social allows you to set your networking goals and intentions to help connect you with like-minded individuals.
Intention Categories and Selection
You may select one or more networking intentions across four categories:
- Professional Networking (public): Find mentors, career opportunities, industry connections, business partnerships, knowledge sharing, and startup networking
- Dating (public, requires explicit consent): Serious relationships or casual dating with people nearby
- Socializing (public): Make new friends, find activity partners, join community events, expand your social circle, and connect through hobby groups
- Seeking Solutions (public): Find expert advice, collaborate on projects, get recommendations, problem-solve, and learn new skills
You may also designate one intention as your primary intention (public), which will be highlighted on your profile.
IMPORTANT - Dating Category Special Consent
The Dating category is considered a sensitive category under GDPR Article 9 (special categories of personal data). By selecting the Dating category, you provide explicit consent for Bridgit Social to process this sensitive personal data for the purpose of connecting you with other users who have also selected dating intentions.
You may withdraw your consent for the Dating category at any time by:
Withdrawing consent will remove the Dating category from your profile and stop processing this data, but will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Visibility
Your selected intentions are PUBLIC and visible to all users who view your profile. Your primary intention is highlighted prominently. This helps other users understand your networking goals and facilitates relevant connections.
How We Use Intentions
- Matching: We use your intentions to suggest relevant connections with users who share similar goals
- Filtering: Users can filter their discovery feed based on intentions to find relevant connections
- Personalization: We use intentions to personalize your feed, event recommendations, and AI pitch suggestions
Legal Basis:
- Professional Networking, Socializing, Seeking Solutions: Execution of contract (providing matching service)
- Dating: Explicit consent (GDPR Article 9)
3.1.3 AI Pitch Assistant Data
When you use the AI Pitch Assistant feature, we collect and process the following data:
- Conversation with AI (session-only, not stored long-term): Your messages and questions to the AI assistant during the session
- Profile Context Sent to AI (temporary): Limited profile information sent to generate personalized suggestions, including:
- Occupation
- Primary intention and other selected intentions
- Interests (if provided)
- General location (city, not precise coordinates)
- Generated Pitch Suggestions (stored if you save them): AI-generated pitch suggestions provided to you
- Selected and Customized Pitches (stored): Pitches you choose to save and any customizations you make
Third-Party AI Processing
We use OpenAI's API (or similar AI service providers) to generate personalized pitch suggestions. When you use the AI Pitch Assistant:
- Limited profile data is sent to OpenAI for processing
- Data sent includes: occupation, intentions, interests, and general location
- Data NOT sent: full name, email address, precise location, or private messages
- OpenAI processes this data to generate suggestions but does not store it beyond the processing session
- We have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with OpenAI to ensure GDPR Article 28 compliance
Conversation Storage
AI conversations are session-only and are not stored in our database after your session ends. This means:
- Your conversation history is deleted when you close the AI Pitch Assistant
- We do not retain a record of what you discussed with the AI
- Only the pitches you explicitly save are stored in your profile
Legal Basis: Consent. By using the AI Pitch Assistant, you consent to the processing of your profile data by OpenAI for the purpose of generating pitch suggestions. You may opt out by simply not using the AI Pitch Assistant feature.
3.1.4 Feed System Data
When you use the Feed feature to share and discover pitches, we collect:
- Feed Posts (public): Your pitch content, timestamp, and approximate location
- Approximate Location (public, fuzzy): Your general location at the time of posting, used for distance-based filtering. Location is shown to other users as distance (e.g., "2 miles away"), not exact coordinates. Location data is rounded to approximately 0.1-mile precision to protect your privacy
- Interactions (private): Your likes, comments, and saves on feed posts
- Viewing History (private): Which posts you viewed, used to improve recommendations
Third-Party Search Indexing
We use Algolia (a third-party search service) to power feed search and filtering. Feed posts are indexed in Algolia's servers for fast, relevant search results.
Data shared with Algolia includes:
- Feed post content (pitches)
- Approximate location (fuzzy, not precise)
- Intentions
- Timestamp
- User ID (anonymized identifier)
Data NOT shared with Algolia: Full name, email, precise location, or private messages.
We have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Algolia to ensure GDPR Article 28 compliance and data security.
User-Generated Content
You are responsible for the content you post to the Feed. All feed posts must comply with our Terms of Use. We moderate content to ensure compliance and may remove posts that violate our policies.
Legal Basis:
- Execution of contract: Providing feed functionality
- Legitimate interest: Improving search and recommendations
3.1.5 Referral Program Data
When you participate in the My Growth referral program, we collect:
- Referral Code (private): Your unique referral code used to track referrals
- Successful Referrals Count (private): Number of friends who signed up using your referral code and met activity requirements
- Referral Timestamps (private): When referrals occurred
- Reward Status (private): Your progress toward earning Premium rewards (up to 6 months)
- Referee Information (private): User IDs of people who used your referral code (not their personal details)
Fraud Prevention
To prevent referral fraud and abuse, we collect:
- Device fingerprints
- IP addresses
- Account activity patterns
- Cross-referencing data to detect fake accounts or self-referrals
Reward Tracking
- You earn 1 month of Premium for every 2 successful referrals
- Maximum reward: 6 months of Premium per user
- Rewards are granted automatically when milestones are reached
- We track the total value of rewards for potential tax reporting purposes
Tax Reporting
If your referral rewards exceed $600 in value per calendar year, we may:
- Request tax information (W-9 form)
- Issue tax forms (1099-MISC) as required by U.S. law
- You are responsible for reporting rewards as income to tax authorities
Legal Basis:
- Execution of contract: Providing referral program
- Legitimate interest: Fraud prevention
- Legal obligation: Tax reporting
3.1.6 Premium Subscription Data
When you subscribe to Premium, we collect:
- Subscription Tier (private): Standard (free) or Premium (paid)
- Subscription Dates (private): Start date, end date, and renewal date
- Product ID (private): Monthly ($9.99) or yearly ($59.99) subscription
- Transaction ID (private): Apple App Store transaction identifier for validation
- Renewal Status (private): Whether subscription is active, canceled, or expired
- Purchase History (private): Record of subscription purchases and renewals
Payment Processing
All payments are processed by Apple App Store. We do not collect, store, or have access to:
- Credit card numbers
- Banking information
- Payment methods
Apple handles all payment processing, and their Privacy Policy applies to payment transactions.
Subscription Validation
We share subscription validation data with Apple to:
- Verify active subscriptions
- Process renewals and cancellations
- Handle refund requests
- Prevent subscription fraud
Legal Basis:
- Execution of contract: Providing Premium features
- Legal obligation: Transaction record-keeping
3.1.7 Data Relating to Interactions with Bridgit Social
When you interact with Bridgit Social, contact our customer or support services, report an issue, or exercise your personal data rights, we collect:
- Support requests and reports: Data related to customer service requests, nature of the request, timestamps, and related User details (private)
- Feedback and satisfaction: Information shared through surveys, testimonials, or reviews (private)
- Competitions and promotions: Participation data for events (private)
3.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you use our services and features, we collect information on your activities:
- Activity data (private): Registration date, login times, availability, visibility status, interactions with other Users, notifications received, etc.
- Geographical positions (private, if geolocation enabled): Your location is collected with your express consent only
- Text messages sent and received (private): Messages are stored on our servers and are strictly private
- Search preferences (private): Gender, vicinity type, industry, occupation, intentions, sorting preferences
- Technical data (private): Device information, operating system, application version, IP addresses, server logs
4. How We Use Your Data
4.1 Supply of Services and Features
We use your data to:
- Manage your Account (creation, deletion, profile management)
- Provide service features (Discovery Map, Same Place, Proximity, Feed, AI Pitch Assistant)
- Manage subscriptions (Premium Membership registration, upgrades, renewals)
- Facilitate messaging between matched Users
- Process geolocation data for real-time suggestions
- Manage user preferences (filters, visibility, availability, notifications)
- Track referral rewards and grant Premium time
Legal Basis: Execution of contract
4.2 Discovery and Connection Suggestions
We use your data to:
- Suggest connections based on proximity, same place, and intentions
- Recommend profiles based on shared preferences and activities
- Display anonymized statistics about nearby Users on the Map
- Personalize feed content based on your intentions and interests
Legal Basis: Execution of contract, Consent (for geolocation), Legitimate interest
4.3 Marketing and Personalized Offers
We may use your data for:
- Promotional messages and newsletters
- In-app advertising (non-personalized for Standard users, personalized for those who consent)
- Tailored content and feature recommendations
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest, Consent (for personalized ads)
4.4 Improving and Optimizing Services
We use data to:
- Analyze usage patterns and identify trends
- Collect feedback through surveys
- Test and implement new features
- Provide profile optimization insights
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest
4.5 Security and Fraud Prevention
We use data to:
- Verify profile photos contain faces
- Monitor and prevent fraudulent activities (fake profiles, referral fraud)
- Analyze usage patterns to identify security breaches
- Enforce Terms of Use compliance
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest, Execution of contract
4.6 Compliance with Legal Obligations
We process data to:
- Handle complaints and reports
- Comply with judicial or regulatory investigations
- Manage requests to access, rectify, or delete personal data
- Issue tax forms for referral rewards exceeding $600/year
Legal Basis: Legal obligation
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
- Authorized Bridgit Social employees: Only those who need access to perform their duties
- Service providers and partners:
- OpenAI: For AI pitch generation (limited profile data only)
- Algolia: For feed search and filtering (anonymized data)
- Apple App Store: For subscription validation
- Firebase/Google Cloud: For data hosting and cloud functions
- Analytics providers: For app performance and usage analytics
- State authorities: To comply with legal obligations and judicial requests
- Corporate operations: In case of restructuring, merger, acquisition, or company transfer
We ensure that any data shared is done so securely and in compliance with applicable laws. All third-party processors have Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) in place.
6. Data Storage and Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the Services:
- Account data: Retained for the duration of your membership and for 24 months after inactivity or deletion
- Banned User: Account information retained for 24 months to prevent re-registration, then archived for one year
- Geographical positions: Stored for up to one month
- Same Place and Proximity data: Stored for up to six months
- AI conversations: Session-only, not stored after session ends
- Feed posts: Retained until you delete them, then removed within 24 hours
- Referral data: Retained for tax reporting purposes (up to 7 years if rewards exceed $600/year)
- Subscription data: Retained for legal compliance (up to 7 years)
- Marketing data: Retained for one year after account inactivity (not used if account is deleted)
When data must be stored for statistical uses beyond these limits, it is anonymized irreversibly.
7. Your Rights
As per GDPR and applicable U.S. laws, you have the following rights:
- Access and Portability: Request access to and a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (Right to be Forgotten), subject to legal obligations
- Objection and Restriction: Object to data processing or request temporary suspension
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for dating category, AI features, personalized ads, or marketing at any time
- Data Export: Download all your data in JSON or CSV format
California Residents (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@bridgitsocial.com.
8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Bridgit Social is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.
- You must be 18 years or older to create an account
- If we discover a user is under 18, we will delete their account immediately
- Parents who believe their child has created an account should contact us at privacy@bridgitsocial.com
Dating Features: Users must be 18+ to select the Dating category.
9. International Data Transfers
If data is transferred outside the U.S., Bridgit Social ensures such transfers comply with applicable regulations by using standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.
For EU users, we comply with GDPR requirements for international data transfers.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest for sensitive data
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits
- Secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase/Google Cloud)
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
11. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms:
- We will notify supervisory authorities within 72 hours (GDPR requirement)
- We will notify affected users without undue delay if the breach poses a high risk
- We will document all breaches for regulatory compliance
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or in-app notification.
Continued use of the Application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:
Legal Basis Summary:
- Consent: Dating category, AI Pitch Assistant, personalized advertising, marketing emails
- Execution of contract: Account management, matching, messaging, feed, referrals, subscriptions
- Legitimate interest: Service improvement, security, fraud prevention, non-personalized advertising
- Legal obligation: Compliance with laws, tax reporting, data breach notification
Data Protection Authority:
If you are in the EU and believe we have not addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
EU Representative: [To be appointed if targeting EU users]
Last Updated: January 24, 2026
Version: 2.0
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of Bridgit Social.