Privacy Policy

At Broski, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. What We Collect

Name, email, and date of birth when you sign up
Profile details like gender, resort, bio, and ski/snowboard preferences
Photos you upload and availability info
Location data (if you enable it) to show you nearby riders on the map
App usage data and crash logs

2. How We Use Your Info

To create your profile and match you with others
To help you find ski buddies based on resort and availability
To show nearby riders and events on the map, if you grant location access
To improve app features and user experience

3. Data Storage & Protection

Your data is securely stored using AWS (Amazon Web Services). Only authorized personnel can access it. We use encryption, authentication, and regional redundancy to protect your data.

3a. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If you are located in the European Union (EU), please note that your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside the EU, including in Australia and the United States. These transfers are made under the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure your data is protected under equivalent standards to those required by GDPR.

By creating an account and using Broski, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information outside your home country, as described in this policy.

3b. Data Processors & Third Parties

We use trusted third-party services to operate Broski securely and reliably:

AWS (Amazon Web Services): For data hosting, authentication (Cognito), and secure file storage (S3).
Stream Chat: For in-app messaging and chat functionality. Message content is encrypted and stored securely by Stream.
Apple: For Sign in with Apple and push notifications.

These services comply with international data protection standards and maintain strong security controls.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We never sell your data. We only share it if required by law or to prevent harm, fraud, or misuse of our services.

5. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

The right to access the personal data we hold about you
The right to request correction or deletion of your data
The right to withdraw consent at any time
The right to data portability
The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@broski.app.

6. Children’s Privacy

Broski is for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors.

7. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Email: privacy@broski.app
Address: Broski App, Sydney NSW, Australia

Last updated: October 2025