Bondi Boost has adopted this Biometric Data Policy and Notice (this “Policy”) to govern the treatment of our customers' and site users' Biometric Data. Compliance and acceptance of this Policy is mandatory to proceed. This Policy (together with our Terms Of Use and Privacy and any other documents referred to on it) sets out the basis for how Biometric Data collected from you, or that you provide to Bondi Boost, may be processed. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your biometric information and how it will be treated.

1. Biometric Data

Bondi Boost may collect data and information that potentially falls under the definitions of “biometric identifiers” or “biometric information” as defined under the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (“CUBI”), Bus. & Com. § 503.001 et seq., or other similar state or federal statute.

“Biometric Identifiers” are defined as retina or iris scans or imagery, fingerprints, voiceprints, or scans of the hand or face geometry from which an identifier template, such as a faceprint, a minutiae template, or a voiceprint, can be extracted. Biometric Identifiers do not include: writing samples or signatures, photographs, hum biological samples, demographic data, physical descriptions, or information collected, used or stored for healthcare treatment.

“Biometric Information,” means any information, regardless of how it is captured, converted, stored, or shared, based on an individual’s biometric identifiers that is used to identify an individual.

“Biometric Data,” as used herein means Biometric Identifiers and Biometric Information.

2. Bondi Boost's Use of Biometric Data

Collection of Biometric Data is for the purpose of developing your personalized hair score when using Bondi Boost's AI Hair Quiz. Biometric Data may also be utilized for features of our website that require live facial recognition through your device’s camera to access programs requiring biometric authentication.

If you consent to our collection of Biometric Data, you agree that we may collect a scan of the facial geometry, for example around your hairline to allow us to develop your personalized hair score when using Bondi Boost's AI Hair Quiz. Note that we do NOT collect your iris, retina, or any other information for the purpose of identifying you in the real world. Your Biometric Data may be shared with our service providers solely to operate the service.

3. How We Collect Biometric Data

Biometric Data may be collected by Bondi Boost through live facial recognition by giving Bondi Boost access to your device's camera, or through uploading a selfie.

If you use Bondi Boost's AI Hair Quiz, it will allow the application to take a photo of your face by providing access to your device's camera.

4. Retention of Biometric Data

Only the amount of Biometric Data necessary for the specified purposes will be collected. Bondi Boost does not connect your Biometric Information to your personal identity.

Bondi Boost shall retain any Biometric Identifiers and/or Biometric Information for the limited period-of-time required to provide you with the desired service(s).

5. Security Measures for Biometric Data

Bondi Boost uses appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to transmit and protect from disclosure Biometric Data that is collected from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including, when applicable, encryption and access controls.

6. Our Commitment to Privacy

Bondi Boost will not disclose or disseminate any Biometric Data to any entity, other than those contracted parties that assist Bondi Boost in providing the service(s), or as required by applicable federal, state or local law, or required pursuant to a valid warrant or subpoena issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, for example:

• We will share your biometric identifiers and/or biometric information with contracted parties that assist us in providing service(s) to you;
• We will share your biometric identifiers and/or biometric information where it is required by applicable federal, state, or local law; and
• We will share your biometric identifiers and/or biometric information where it is required pursuant to a valid warrant or subpoena issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

7. Consent to Use Biometric Data

Biometric Data will only be collected by Bondi Boost with your prior explicit consent. Before using Bondi Boost's AI Hair Quiz or any other biometric authentication, you will be prompted with a copy of this Policy. By clicking “accept” you are acknowledging that you have read and understood this Policy and are explicitly consenting to our collection, use and storage of your Biometric Data as described herein. Further, your acceptance of this Policy shall be deemed your confirmation that you are over the age of 18 and otherwise able to consent to this Policy.

8. Your Rights

Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have certain privacy rights regarding your Biometric Data. Residents of Illinois should refer to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS § 14/1 et seq. and residence of Texas should refer to CUBI. For other state residents, we encourage you to check on your state's Biometric Data privacy rights, including (if applicable for your state):

• Your right to know what Biometric Data is collected, why, and how it is used.
• Your right to request access to your Biometric Data.
• Your right to request deletion of your Biometric Data.
• Your right to opt-out of the collection, use, or sale of Biometric Data, as permitted by law.

9. Contact Us

If there are any questions or concerns about this policy or Biometric Data practices, contact hello@BondiBoost.com.

10. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or applicable laws. Any material changes will be communicated by posting the updated policy on the website or through other appropriate communication channels.