Privacy Policy: Buzz Social

1. Who Can Use Buzz Social

Buzz Social is intended only for users aged 18 and over. By using the app, you confirm that you meet this requirement. We may use your date of birth to verify your eligibility and personalise your experience.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, profile photo.
• Date of Birth: Used to verify age eligibility and tailor content.
• Location Data: We use third-party services to estimate your location (city-level only); we do not collect or track your precise location in-app.
• Device & Usage Data: IP address, device type, session activity, app usage patterns, and crash logs.
• App Activity: Events you like, follow, save, or interact with; user-generated content; profile preferences.
• Linked Social Accounts: If you connect accounts like Instagram, we may collect publicly available profile data.
• Optional Demographics: Gender, interests, etc., if provided by you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data to:

• Personalize your feed, recommendations, and event content.
• Build your user profile and in-app presence.
• Communicate with you via notifications or email.
• Analyze and improve app performance, features, and support.
• Comply with legal obligations and ensure platform security.

Legal bases for processing include: consent, legitimate interest, contract performance, and compliance with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support, location services) that help us run the app.
• Marketing and analytics partners to improve outreach and promotions.
• Event and brand partners for content collaboration or recommendations, based on legitimate interest or your consent.
• Regulatory or legal authorities, if required to comply with legal obligations or protect user safety and platform integrity.

We do not sell your personal data. If our data sharing practices materially change, we will update this policy and notify you, seeking new consent where required.

5. Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Object to or restrict processing under certain conditions.
• Data portability, allowing you to receive a copy of your data in a usable format.

Contact us at team@buzzsocialapp.com to exercise any of these rights.

6. Data Transfers Outside the UK/EU

Your data may be processed in countries outside the UK or EEA. Where this happens, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or comply with legal requirements. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data, unless required to retain it for legal or operational reasons.

8. Children's Privacy

Buzz Social is strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If we learn that we have collected data from someone under 18, we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be communicated through the app or email. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

Buzz Social - Data Protection

11. App Store Compliance

Buzz Social complies with Apple App Store and Google Play privacy rules:

• We clearly disclose all data collection purposes and third-party usage.
• We request user consent for marketing and analytics sharing (where required).
• This policy is linked from the app store listing and in-app settings.