Privacy Policy for BuzzStar

Last Updated: October 3, 2024

BuzzStar (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile app and services. By using the BuzzStar app, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1. Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect personal information, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Payment information (processed by third-party providers like PayPal or Apple Pay)

  • Phone number

  • Profile photo and bio (if provided)

1.2. Usage Information
We collect information about how you interact with the BuzzStar app, including:

  • Device information (e.g., model, operating system)

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Time spent on the app and interactions with various features

  • Call history and messages

1.3. Third-Party Information
If you link your social media accounts or other third-party services to BuzzStar, we may collect information from those platforms, including your public profile, friend lists, and other information shared via their APIs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services: We use your personal and usage information to operate the BuzzStar app, enhance user experience, and fix any bugs or issues.

  • For communication: We may use your email or phone number to send you service-related updates, promotions, or customer support messages.

  • For payments and transactions: Your payment information is used to process transactions between you and creators. Payment data is handled by third-party payment processors.

  • To ensure safety: We may monitor communications or interactions between users for inappropriate or illegal content to ensure compliance with our terms of service.

  • Analytics and research: We use aggregate, non-personal data for analytical purposes to understand user behavior and improve the BuzzStar platform.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Third-party service providers: Such as payment processors, hosting services, and analytics providers, who help us operate the app.

  • Legal compliance: If required by law, court order, or government request, we may disclose your information.

  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with services, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: You may request corrections to any inaccurate information.

  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data.

  • Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@buzzstar.io.

6. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

BuzzStar is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the updated policy within the BuzzStar app. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

BuzzStar Support Team
Email: support@buzzstar.io