Let's address the question head-on because it's a good one — when you share a link from Buddzy, are you accidentally giving people access to your private stuff? The answer is a clear and definitive no. Every link you share from Buddzy is strictly read-only, and here's exactly what that means.
The Read-Only Principle
All Buddzy deep links operate on a read-only basis. This is a core design principle, not an afterthought. When you share a link to your profile, your Galaxy, your Ranking Card, or anything else, the person who taps that link can only view the specific content you chose to share. They cannot:
- Access your account settings
- See your private data or personal information
- Modify anything on your profile
- View your Orbs balance or transaction history
- See your contacts or friend list beyond what's publicly visible
- Change your username, avatar, or any preferences
- Send Stars on your behalf
The link is a window, not a door. People can look, but they can't touch.
What Each Link Type Exposes
Here's a breakdown of what's visible through each type of shared link:
- Referral links — Your username and an invitation to join Buddzy. Nothing else.
- Ranking Cards — Your Current Orbit rank and username. No underlying data.
- Galaxy shares — A visual snapshot of your constellation. No private friend details.
- Streak Cards — Your Streak count with a specific friend. Just the number and both usernames.
- Challenge links — The Challenge prompt and submission interface. No personal data.
- Quiz links — The Lore Quiz questions. No answers or scoring data exposed.
- QR codes — Same as a referral link. Username and invitation only.
No Escalation Possible
Even if someone tries to manipulate a Buddzy link, they can't escalate access beyond read-only. Tampered or malformed links simply won't resolve — the app checks every link before showing anything. No backdoor, no hidden parameters, no stepping stones to deeper access.
Your Privacy Is Baked In
Buddzy was built with privacy as a foundational principle. The sharing system is designed to be generous with visibility but absolutely stingy with access. Every shareable element was architecturally locked down so sharing can never be a vector for data exposure.
Pro Tips
- Share freely without worrying. The system makes sharing safe by default.
- If a stranger taps your referral link or scans your QR code, they'll only see your username. No friends, no Stars, no Aura.
- Check the share preview before sending — it shows you exactly what the recipient will see.
Good to Know
Even when technical issues occur (like a link opening in a browser), your data stays protected. The web fallback page shows minimal information and never exposes private account data. Security is enforced at every layer, regardless of how the link is accessed.