Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Bluebird Conditions LLC ("Bluebird," "we," "our," or "us"), a Colorado limited liability company, operates the Bluebird mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Business Contact: Email: contact@bluebirdconditions.com Website: bluebirdconditions.com

BY USING THE APP, YOU CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION AND USE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address for authentication
  • Profile Information: Display name (optional)
  • User Content: Condition reports, comments, and photos you submit
  • Friend Connections: Information about users you follow or who follow you

Information Collected Automatically

  • Location Data: GPS coordinates to track ski sessions and show nearby conditions. Location is collected only while you are actively using the App's tracking or conditions features.
  • Device Sensors: Barometer data for altitude tracking during ski sessions
  • Usage Data: App interactions, session statistics (runs, vertical feet, speed)
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties
  • We do not collect data for advertising or ad targeting purposes
  • We do not track you outside the App
  • We do not access your contacts, calendar, messages, or other device data unrelated to the App's functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide ski tracking and conditions reporting features
  • Display your sessions and statistics
  • Enable social features (following friends, sharing reports)
  • Improve the App and fix bugs
  • Respond to support requests
  • Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
  • Protect the security and integrity of the App

3. Data Storage and Security

  • Your data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL database hosted on AWS with encryption at rest and in transit)
  • Photos are stored in secure cloud storage with access controls
  • We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and secure authentication
  • Session data is stored locally on your device and synced when online
  • While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you choose to share sessions or reports with friends
  • With Friends: Users you have mutual friend connections with can see your ski sessions in their feed
  • Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate the App:
    • Supabase for data storage and authentication
    • Mapbox for maps and location services
    • NOAA for weather data (public government data)
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the safety, rights, or property of Bluebird, our users, or the public
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified of any such change)

5. Your Rights and Choices

All Users

  • Access: View your data within the App's profile section
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data by contacting us
  • Delete: Delete your account and all associated data in Settings → Delete Account
  • Location: Control location permissions in your device settings at any time
  • Photos: Control photo library access in your device settings
  • Notifications: Control notification preferences in your device settings

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your data by contacting us at contact@bluebirdconditions.com.

6. Data Retention

  • Active accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
  • Deleted accounts: All data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
  • Offline data: Synced to our servers and then removed from local device storage
  • Backup retention: Backups containing your data may persist for up to 90 days after deletion for disaster recovery purposes

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@bluebirdconditions.com and we will delete such information.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know

You have the right to request information about:

  • The categories of personal information we collect
  • The purposes for which we use your personal information
  • The categories of third parties with whom we share your personal information
  • The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you

Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale

We do not sell your personal information. Therefore, we do not offer an opt-out for the sale of personal information.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, you may:

Identity Verification

Before processing data access or deletion requests, we will verify your identity by:

  • Confirming the email address associated with your account
  • For sensitive requests, we may ask you to verify recent account activity or provide additional information
  • We will respond to verified requests within 45 days (or as required by law)

Financial Incentives

We do not offer any financial incentives (such as discounts or rewards) in exchange for the collection, sale, or retention of your personal information.

Categories of Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we have collected:

  • Identifiers: Email address, device identifiers
  • Geolocation data: Precise location during ski tracking
  • Internet activity: App usage data
  • Sensory data: Photos you upload

9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract: To provide the App's services as described in our Terms of Service
  • Consent: For optional features like location tracking (which you can withdraw at any time)
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve the App, ensure security, and prevent fraud

Your Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at contact@bluebirdconditions.com. We will respond within 30 days.

International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on servers in the United States. For transfers of personal data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to the United States, we rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Your explicit consent provided when you create an account and agree to these terms

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Protection Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

  • Investigate the breach promptly and take steps to mitigate any harm
  • Notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach (or as required by applicable law)
  • Notify relevant supervisory authorities as required by GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable laws
  • Provide information about what data was affected and steps you can take to protect yourself

Notification will be sent via email to the address associated with your account, and/or through the App.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

The App uses the following third-party services:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication (Privacy Policy)
  • Mapbox: Maps and location services (Privacy Policy)
  • NOAA: Weather data (public government data, no personal information shared)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Providing notice through the App for significant changes
  • Sending an email notification for major changes (if we have your email)

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Email: contact@bluebirdconditions.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line.

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