Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

At Bulawa.ai, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to your data. Bulawa is currently in public Beta phase. While all care has been taken to maintain data security, you acknowledge that you are creating an account and using this service entirely at your own risk. By using Bulawa, you agree to the terms of this policy.

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles ("APPs").

1. Who We Are

Bulawa.ai is operated by Deskscapes based in NSW, Australia. We help users create and share beautiful, AI-powered wedding invites online. As a Beta application, we are actively developing and improving our services. While we implement comprehensive security measures, you acknowledge that using this Beta service is entirely at your own risk.

2. What Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Event details such as wedding date, time, location
  • Personalized content like "Our Story", timeline, images, RSVP details
  • Guest responses through RSVP forms

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • Usage data such as page views, device type, browser, and IP address
  • Traffic patterns and invite view counts
  • Basic analytics to improve app performance and user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Deliver and personalize your wedding invite
  • Manage RSVPs and event-related content
  • Monitor platform usage and performance
  • Improve features and functionality
  • Occasionally showcase platform features using user-generated examples (with appropriate discretion)
  • Send occasional product updates and marketing communications (you can opt out at any time)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing and Public Access

  • Public invite links can be shared and viewed by anyone with the URL.
  • Please be mindful of what you include in your invite content.
  • We may feature anonymized or blurred versions of user invites in promotional material, unless you request otherwise.

5. Data Storage and Retention

  • Your data is stored securely on cloud infrastructure.
  • Invite content is retained for a limited period (e.g. up to 6 months) and may be deleted or archived after that.
  • We retain minimal account data (like email) as long as your account is active or as required by law.
  • Your data may be stored or processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers (e.g., AWS, Vercel, OpenAI) operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients do not breach the APPs.

6. Your Rights

  • Access or update your information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt out of any promotional use of your content (just email us)
  • Browse our public marketing site anonymously or using a pseudonym (note: creating an invite requires your contact details)

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@bulawa.ai.

7. Cookies & Tracking

  • Understand how the site is used
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve performance and reliability

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include:

  • End-to-end encryption for all data transmission using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security monitoring and threat detection
  • Prompt application of security patches and updates
  • Employee training on data protection and privacy

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. In the unlikely event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in accordance with the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.

9. Beta Application Considerations

  • As a Beta application, Bulawa may experience service interruptions, bugs, or incomplete features.
  • While all care has been taken to maintain data security and implement industry-standard protection measures, you acknowledge that creating an account and using this Beta service is entirely at your own risk.
  • We may collect additional diagnostic data during the Beta phase to improve service quality.
  • Beta users may have access to experimental features that could affect data handling.
  • We will notify users of any significant changes to data handling practices during the Beta phase.

10. Children's Privacy

Bulawa is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users through the platform or email.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Bulawa Privacy Support
NSW, Australia

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (www.oaic.gov.au).