Welcome to Bzzz! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our platform, accessible via our mobile application or website ("Service"). 1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of information to provide you with a better experience on Bzzz: a. Information You Provide Directly Account Information: When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, username, password, profile photo, and bio. Content: We collect the photos, videos, comments, likes, messages, and other content that you post or interact with on the platform. Events and Activities: Information about events and activities you create, attend, or are interested in. Contact Information: If you choose to sync your contacts with us, we may collect names, phone numbers, and email addresses from your device’s contact list. b. Information We Collect Automatically Usage Information: We collect data on how you use our Service, including interactions with other users, content, and the features you access. Device Information: We may collect device-specific information, such as your hardware model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information. Location Data: With your permission, we may collect precise or approximate location information to enhance features such as tagging your posts, finding events nearby, or suggesting relevant content. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data to understand how you use our Service and to improve your experience. 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes: Providing the Service: To set up and manage your account, provide features and content, and facilitate user interactions. Improving the Service: To understand user behavior and preferences, optimize user experience, and develop new features and functionalities. Communications: To send you notifications, updates, security alerts, and support messages. Marketing and Promotions: To show you personalized content, ads, and promotions based on your interests. Safety and Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities, abuse, spam, and other security threats. Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our Terms of Service. 3. Sharing Your Information We may share your information in the following ways: With Other Users: Information such as your profile, posts, activities, and events is shared with other users on the platform based on your privacy settings. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, advertising, and payment processing. Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court or government agency). 4. Your Choices and Controls Account Information: You can update or delete your account information through your profile settings. Privacy Settings: You have control over who can see your content and what types of information you share. Notifications: You can manage your notification preferences in the app settings. Cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser or device settings. 5. Data Retention We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your information to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. 6. Security We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. 7. Children’s Privacy Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. 9. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: Email: [bzzdevelopers@gmail.com] Thank you for being part of the Bzzz community!