Privacy Policy — Kulmo
Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2026  ·  Kulmo LLC  ·  Owatonna, MN, United States

Before you read the legal stuff — here's the honest version.

We know privacy policies are usually written by lawyers to protect companies, not people. Long paragraphs full of legal language designed to confuse you into accepting things you'd never agree to if you understood them. This one is different.

Kulmo was built to be different. Your audience is not a market to exploit. Your data is not a product to sell. Your activity, your communities, your personal information — none of it will ever be used against you or without your knowledge.

We do not sell your data. We do not share your information with marketers. We do not track you across other apps or websites. We collect only what we absolutely need to make Kulmo work — and nothing more.

Privacy is not a feature at Kulmo — it is a foundation. Every decision we make about data is guided by a single standard: would our users be comfortable if they knew exactly what we were doing and why. If the answer is no, we do not do it.

If you ever have questions about how we handle your information, email us at Support@kulmo.app. Our team responds to every inquiry.

1. What information we collect

What you give us

  • Name — so your profile is real and personalized
  • Email address — for account access and important notifications only
  • Phone number — for SMS verification. One-time use for authentication only.
  • Username and password — to create and protect your account
  • Profile photo — the image you choose to display on your profile
  • Posts and content — text, images, and voice messages you choose to share on the platform

What the app collects automatically

  • Device information — device type, OS, app version. Used for troubleshooting only.
  • App usage data — which features you use. Used only to improve the app. Not sold. Not shared.

Payment data

Payments go through Apple In-App Purchase. We never see or store your card details.

2. How we use your information

  • Create and secure your account
  • Power the feed, groups, and community features
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Improve the app based on aggregated, anonymous usage data

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond what is listed above.

3. What we never do with your data

  • We never sell your personal information — to anyone, ever
  • We never share your data with advertisers or marketing companies
  • We never track you across other apps or websites
  • We never share your activity, group memberships, or personal data with anyone
  • We never send SMS messages for marketing — only account verification

4. Who we share information with

  • Apple / Google — for app delivery
  • Apple — for In-App Purchase payment processing
  • Hetzner — server infrastructure only
  • Cloudflare — security and performance

5. Cookies and tracking

We use a small number of essential cookies to make the website work. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking. See our Cookie Policy for details.

6. How long we keep your data

We keep your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, your profile, posts, and personal information are removed from our active systems.

7. Children under 18

Kulmo is intended for users 13 years of age and older. By using Kulmo, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. If you have reason to believe a minor is being exploited or harmed on the platform, please contact us immediately at safety@kulmo.app.

8. Your rights

  • Access — request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction — fix any inaccurate information
  • Deletion — request we delete your data
  • Portability — receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent — at any time

Email Support@kulmo.app. We respond within 30 days.

9. SMS Consent, Messaging & Opt-Out

Kulmo uses SMS solely to deliver one-time passcodes (OTP) for account verification and security. No marketing or promotional messages are ever sent via SMS.

How consent is collected

During registration, users enter their phone number on the in-app Verify Account screen. Before tapping Verify, the following disclosure is shown directly below the input field: "By tapping Verify, you agree to receive a one-time passcode via SMS for account verification only. No marketing messages will be sent. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out or HELP for help." No SMS is sent before the user taps Verify.

Message frequency

One SMS message per verification request. We do not send recurring messages.

Messaging rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier and plan.

Data sharing

No mobile information — including phone numbers — will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Phone numbers are used exclusively for account verification. All opt-in and opt-out data is kept confidential and is never sold or shared.

Opt-out

Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe immediately. You will receive one confirmation and no further SMS will be sent.

Help

Reply HELP to any message or email Support@kulmo.app for assistance.

Supported carriers

Supported by all major US carriers. Carrier availability may vary.

10. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll notify you in the app or by email.

11. Contact us

Kulmo LLC
202 N Cedar Ave, STE 1
Owatonna, MN 55060, United States

Support: Support@kulmo.app