Reunite - Privacy Policy

Comprehensive Global Data Protection Notice

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

Version: 2.0

Introduction

Welcome to Reunite ("we," "us," "our," "the Company," or "the App"). Reunite is a global mobile application platform designed to help locate and reunite missing persons with their families through community collaboration, real-time alerts, and technology-driven solutions.

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes in detail how Reunite collects, uses, processes, stores, shares, transfers, and protects your personal information (also referred to as "personal data" or "personally identifiable information") when you access or use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS TO US. We are committed to transparency and protecting your fundamental rights to privacy and data protection.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

"Personal Data" or "Personal Information"
Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (data subject), including but not limited to name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that person.
"Sensitive Personal Data" or "Special Categories of Data"
Personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data for unique identification, data concerning health, sex life, or sexual orientation, and financial information.
"Processing"
Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether by automated means or not, including collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, alignment, combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
"Data Controller" or "Data Fiduciary"
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Reunite acts as the Data Controller/Fiduciary for personal information collected through our Services.
"Data Processor"
A natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
"Data Subject" or "Data Principal"
The identified or identifiable natural person to whom personal data relates; the user of our Services.
"Consent"
Any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which they, by a statement or clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to them.
"Cross-Border Data Transfer"
The transfer of personal data from one jurisdiction to another, subject to specific legal requirements and safeguards.
"Data Breach"
A breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed.
"Supervisory Authority" or "Regulatory Authority"
An independent public authority established by a jurisdiction to oversee the application of data protection law and ensure compliance.

2. Data Controller/Fiduciary Information

Reunite acts as the Data Controller (under GDPR), Data Fiduciary (under DPDP Act), or equivalent designation under applicable laws for all personal information processed through our Services.

Data Protection Email: support.reunite@mail.com

You may contact our DPO for all privacy-related inquiries, complaints, and requests.

3. Information We Collect

We collect various categories of personal information to provide, maintain, improve, and protect our Services. The information collected includes:

3.1 Account and Profile Information

3.2 Missing Person Report Information

3.3 Communications and Interactions

3.4 Device and Technical Information

3.5 Location Information

3.6 Usage and Behavioral Data

3.7 Financial and Transaction Information

3.8 Biometric and Sensitive Information

3.9 Information from Third-Party Sources

3.10 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through various methods:

4.1 Direct Collection

Information you voluntarily provide when:

4.2 Automatic Collection

Information automatically collected when you use our Services:

4.3 Third-Party Sources

Information received from external sources:

4.4 Inferred Information

Information we derive from other data:

5. Purposes of Processing

We process your personal information for the following specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes:

5.1 Service Provision and Core Functionality

5.2 Safety, Security, and Verification

5.3 Communication and Customer Support

5.4 Analytics and Service Improvement

5.5 Marketing and Promotional Activities

5.6 Legal Compliance and Law Enforcement

5.7 Financial and Transaction Processing

5.8 Public Interest and Vital Interests

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients under specific circumstances:

7.1 Public Sharing (Missing Person Cases)

Nature of Sharing: Missing person reports you submit are publicly shared within the app, on our website, and potentially on social media platforms to maximize visibility and assist in locating missing individuals.

Information Shared: Name, age, physical description, photographs, last known location, date last seen, case details.

Purpose: Increasing public awareness and facilitating community assistance in locating missing persons.

Control: By submitting a report, you explicitly consent to this public sharing. You may request removal or modification by contacting us.

7.2 Law Enforcement and Government Authorities

We cooperate with law enforcement agencies, government authorities, and regulatory bodies:

Information Shared: Any information relevant to the investigation, including account details, communications, location data, and usage logs.

7.3 Service Providers and Business Partners

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf:

Categories of Service Providers:

Legal Safeguards: All service providers are contractually obligated to:

7.4 Business Transfers and Corporate Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or other corporate transaction, your personal information may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice within the app before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

7.5 Affiliates and Subsidiaries

We may share information with our corporate affiliates, parent companies, and subsidiaries for business operations, analytics, and service improvement, subject to this Privacy Policy.

7.6 Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs

We may share information with verified non-profit organizations and NGOs focused on missing persons, human trafficking prevention, and humanitarian efforts, with appropriate safeguards and consent where required.

7.7 Social Media Platforms

When you choose to share missing person cases on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp), information is shared according to your social media privacy settings and the respective platform's privacy policy.

7.8 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, de-identified, or anonymized information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you with third parties for research, analytics, benchmarking, and reporting purposes. Such data is not considered personal information.

7.9 With Your Consent

We may share your information for purposes not described in this Policy with your explicit consent or at your direction.

7.10 Information We Do NOT Sell

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration. However, under certain privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), "sharing" for targeted advertising purposes may be considered a "sale." We may share certain information (identifiers, usage data) with advertising and analytics partners. You have the right to opt out of such sharing.

8. International Data Transfers

Reunite operates globally, and your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including but not limited to:

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We ensure that all international data transfers comply with applicable laws through the following mechanisms:

8.1 Adequacy Decisions

We transfer data to countries recognized by the European Commission (or equivalent authorities) as providing an adequate level of data protection.

8.2 Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

For transfers to countries without adequacy decisions, we implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), or other competent authorities. SCCs are legally binding contractual commitments between data exporters and importers to protect personal data.

8.3 Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)

For intra-group transfers, we may rely on Binding Corporate Rules approved by relevant supervisory authorities.

8.4 Consent

Where required, we obtain your explicit consent for data transfers to countries without adequate protection.

8.5 Necessary for Contract Performance

Transfers may be necessary to perform our contract with you or implement pre-contractual measures at your request.

8.6 Necessary for Vital Interests or Public Interest

Transfers may occur to protect vital interests (e.g., life-threatening emergencies) or for reasons of substantial public interest.

8.7 Supplementary Measures

In accordance with the Schrems II decision, we implement supplementary technical and organizational measures for data transfers, including:

8.8 Right to Information

You have the right to obtain information about the safeguards we use for international data transfers. Please contact our DPO at support.reunite@mail.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9.1 Retention Periods by Data Category

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. Specific retention periods may vary based on:

General Retention Policy: We typically retain data for the shorter of: (a) the period necessary to fulfill the stated purpose, or (b) as required by applicable law. We reserve the right to modify retention periods as our business needs evolve and legal requirements change.

9.2 Criteria for Determining Retention Periods

9.3 Secure Deletion

Upon expiration of retention periods, we securely delete or anonymize personal information using industry-standard methods:

9.4 Archived Data

For historical, statistical, or scientific purposes, we may retain anonymized or pseudonymized data beyond standard retention periods, subject to appropriate safeguards and legal compliance.

9.5 Backup Data

Personal information may persist in backup systems for disaster recovery purposes for up to 90 days after deletion from production systems. Backup data is subject to the same security controls and is not used for operational purposes.

10. Security Measures

We implement comprehensive technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse, or destruction.

10.1 Technical Security Measures

10.2 Administrative Security Measures

10.3 Monitoring and Auditing

10.4 Certifications and Compliance

We are committed to implementing appropriate security measures and compliance frameworks as our business grows. We may pursue relevant certifications and compliance standards including:

Note: Specific certifications may be obtained as our service scales and business requirements evolve.

10.5 Limitations of Security

Important Notice: While we implement reasonable security measures appropriate for a service of our size and nature, no system is 100% secure. Internet transmission and electronic storage carry inherent risks, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. By using our Services, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks. We disclaim any liability for security breaches beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of third parties, natural disasters, or system failures.

10.6 Your Security Responsibilities

You play a critical role in protecting your personal information:

11. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information. We respect and facilitate the exercise of these rights.

11.1 Right to Access (Right to Know)

What it means: You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of your personal information.

Information you can request:

How to exercise: Submit a request via email to support.reunite@mail.com with subject line "Data Access Request"

Response time: 30 days (may be extended by 60 days for complex requests)

Cost: Free for the first request in a 12-month period; subsequent requests may incur a reasonable fee

11.2 Right to Rectification (Correction)

What it means: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

How to exercise: Update information directly in your account settings or contact support.reunite@mail.com

Our obligation: We will correct verified inaccuracies and notify third parties to whom data was disclosed (where feasible)

11.3 Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten / Deletion)

What it means: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

When you can request deletion:

Exceptions (we may retain data when):

How to request account deletion: Send an email to support.reunite@mail.com with subject line "Account Deletion Request" and include:

What happens: We will verify your identity and delete your account and associated personal data within 30 days, except for data subject to legal retention requirements.

11.4 Right to Data Portability

What it means: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.

Applies to: Data you provided to us and processed based on consent or contract

How to exercise: Contact support.reunite@mail.com with subject "Data Portability Request"

Format: We will provide data in JSON or CSV format

11.5 Right to Object

What it means: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Processing based on legitimate interests: You may object at any time. We will cease processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.

Direct marketing: You have an absolute right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes. We will cease immediately upon receipt of objection.

Profiling and automated decisions: You may object to automated decision-making and profiling (see Section 16)

11.6 Right to Restriction of Processing

What it means: You have the right to request that we limit how we use your data in specific situations:

Effect: We will store restricted data but not process it further without your consent (except for legal claims, protection of rights, or public interest)

11.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

What it means: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

How to exercise: Adjust settings in the app or contact support.reunite@mail.com

Effect: Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal. We may continue processing if another legal basis applies.

11.8 Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making

What it means: You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

Exceptions: Automated decisions may be made if necessary for contract performance, authorized by law, or based on explicit consent.

Your rights: Request human intervention, express your point of view, contest the decision

11.9 Right to Lodge a Complaint

What it means: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (data protection authority) in your jurisdiction.

When: If you believe your data protection rights have been violated

Where: In the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of alleged infringement (see Section 22 for authority contacts)

11.10 Right to Non-Discrimination

What it means: You have the right to non-discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

We will not:

Exception: We may offer financial incentives or different prices/services if reasonably related to the value of your data

11.11 Verification Process

To protect your privacy and security, we verify your identity before processing rights requests:

11.12 Response Times and Fees

Important: The availability and scope of these rights may vary depending on your jurisdiction and applicable laws. We will comply with rights as required by the laws that apply to our processing of your information.

12. Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions: Our Services are not intended for children under the age of:

We do not knowingly collect, use, or share personal information from children below these age thresholds without verifiable parental consent.

If you are a parent/guardian: If you believe your child has provided personal information to us without consent, contact us immediately at support.reunite@mail.com with subject "Child Privacy Concern" and we will promptly investigate and delete such information.

Parental Rights: Parents may request access, correction, or deletion of their child's information.

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, SDKs, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content.

Types of Cookies

Your Choices: Manage cookie preferences through device settings or browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit app functionality.

Do Not Track: We respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals by not tracking users who enable DNT.

14. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will take appropriate steps to investigate and respond to the incident. Our response may include:

Notification methods: We may notify you via email, in-app notification, or website notice, depending on the circumstances and legal requirements.

Disclaimer: Our notification obligations are limited to what is required by applicable law. We reserve the right to determine the appropriate response based on the specific circumstances of any incident.

15. Complaints and Grievances

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, we encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns:

  1. Contact us directly: support.reunite@mail.com
  2. Regulatory authorities: You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with applicable data protection authorities in your jurisdiction, subject to their procedures and requirements

Resolution Process: We will make reasonable efforts to address valid privacy concerns. However, our ability to resolve complaints may be limited by technical, legal, or business constraints. Any resolution is subject to applicable law and our Terms of Service.

No Guarantee: While we strive to address concerns, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or remedies beyond what is required by applicable law.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations.

How we notify you of changes:

Effective date: Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

Review responsibility: It is your responsibility to review this Policy periodically. We encourage you to check for updates regularly.

Material changes: What constitutes a "material change" is determined at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes as required by applicable law.

17. Contact Information

General Privacy Inquiries

Email: support.reunite@mail.com

Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry

Response Time: We aim to respond within 5-10 business days, subject to volume and complexity of inquiries.

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Email: support.reunite@mail.com

Note: DPO services are provided as required by applicable law.

Account Deletion Requests

Email: support.reunite@mail.com

Subject: Account Deletion Request

Include: Full name, registered email, phone number, reason for deletion

Processing Time: Up to 30 days, subject to legal and technical requirements

Company Information

Reunite Technologies
[Address to be provided upon request]
Email: support.reunite@mail.com

Legal Notice: This contact information is provided for privacy-related inquiries only. For other matters, please refer to our Terms of Service or general support channels.