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Bardwire Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Square Footage, Inc., dba Bardwire (“Bardwire”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your Personal Information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our website, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information (“Personal Information”) in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, password, and (if applicable) payment information and billing details.
  • Feedback and Communications: If you contact us or submit feedback (via email or through the Service), we collect the information you provide, including your contact details and message contents.
  • Social Media Information: If you interact with Bardwire on third-party social media platforms, we may collect information you provide there (e.g., likes, comments, or messages), subject to those platforms’ own privacy policies.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: We collect information that your browser or device sends when you use the Service, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, time and date of access, and usage patterns.
  • Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about your interactions with the Service, such as content you view or features you use, to help us analyze and improve our Service.
  • Device Information: Includes device type, operating system, unique identifiers, and other technical details.
  • Cookies & Analytics: We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our Service. You may control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Service;
  • To administer your account and process payments (using third-party payment processors such as Stripe);
  • To analyze usage, conduct research, and improve features;
  • To communicate with you about your account, the Service, updates, or support requests;
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or abuse;
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, users, and third parties;
  • To develop new products or services;
  • For other purposes with your consent or as otherwise described at the point of collection.

Aggregated or De-Identified Data:

We may aggregate or de-identify Personal Information so that it cannot reasonably identify you. We use such data to analyze and improve the Service, and may share it for research or statistical purposes.

Informational Purpose Disclaimer:

AI-generated summaries and content provided by Bardwire are for informational purposes only. They may not be accurate, complete, or up to date, and are not intended as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

3. How We Share Personal Information

We may share your Personal Information in these circumstances:

  • Vendors and Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the Service (such as payment processors, cloud hosting providers, and analytics services) and only as necessary to perform their services for us.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Legal Compliance and Safety: Where required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Bardwire, our users, or others.
  • Affiliates: With our affiliates for purposes consistent with this policy.
  • Other Users and Third Parties: Only if you choose to share information or content through features of the Service (e.g., sending a summary to another user), or otherwise provide consent.

We do not sell your Personal Information.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your Personal Information, which may include:

  • Accessing the Personal Information we hold about you;
  • Requesting correction or deletion of your Personal Information;
  • Restricting or objecting to our processing of your Personal Information;
  • Requesting data portability;
  • Withdrawing consent (where processing is based on consent);
  • Filing a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

5. Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is fully secure. Please use caution when sending sensitive information.

We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to provide the Service and for legitimate business or legal purposes. The retention period may vary based on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

6. Children

Bardwire is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.

7. International Users

By using the Service, you acknowledge that your Personal Information will be processed and stored in the United States and may be accessed by our affiliates and service providers in other jurisdictions. We take appropriate measures to ensure cross-border data protection as required by law.

Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable):

We process your Personal Information based on the necessity to provide the Service, our legitimate interests, your consent, or as required to comply with legal obligations.

8. Links to Other Websites

The Service may contain links to third-party sites or services not controlled by Bardwire. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we will provide notice as required by law. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please email [email protected].