Privacy Policy – CrowdBuzz
Effective Date: 25 October 2025
CrowdBuzz (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use the CrowdBuzz mobile application (the “App”).
By using CrowdBuzz, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
a. Personal Information
When you register or use the app, we may collect:
Name and username
Mobile number or email address
Profile picture and bio
Gender and date of birth (optional)
Location (for showing nearby content)
b. Automatically Collected Information
Device details (model, OS version, device ID)
IP address and app usage analytics
Location data (city-level, within ~150 km) for showing local content
Log data such as crashes, performance, and usage behavior
c. User-Generated Content
Posts, comments, stories, and photos/videos you upload
Messages you send in chats
Profile details you share publicly
You are responsible for the content you share and should avoid posting personal or sensitive data in public sections of the app.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide personalized local content and recommendations
Enable interactions such as likes, comments, and shares
Display posts, events, and stories from nearby users
Facilitate local chat and connection features
Manage your account and maintain app security
Monitor app performance and prevent misuse or spam
We do not sell or trade your personal data to any third parties.
- Information Sharing
We may share your information only in limited cases:
With Other Users: To show your public profile, posts, and interactions.
With Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in hosting, analytics, or crash monitoring (under strict confidentiality).
For Legal Reasons: When required by law or government requests.
We will never share your private messages or personal information publicly.
- Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely on our servers with encryption and restricted access.
While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
- Location Usage
CrowdBuzz uses your location only to show you posts and people near your area (within approximately 100–150 km).
Your exact GPS location is not shared with other users — only an approximate city or region-based distance is used for feed relevance.
- Your Rights
You can:
Access, edit, or delete your profile anytime.
Deactivate or permanently delete your account by contacting support.
Withdraw permissions such as location or notifications in your device settings.
Once deleted, your data will be permanently removed from our systems within a reasonable timeframe.
- Children’s Privacy
CrowdBuzz is intended for users aged 18 and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are under 18, please do not use the app.
- Permissions We Use
To ensure app functionality, CrowdBuzz may request:
Location: To show nearby users and posts.
Storage: To upload photos or videos.
Camera: For posting stories or profile images.
Notifications: To alert you of likes, comments, or messages.
These permissions are optional, and you can manage them through your phone settings.
- Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for providing services and complying with legal obligations. Deleted content may remain in backup for a short period before being permanently erased.
- Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available in the app and on our website, with the “Effective Date” clearly mentioned.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about your privacy, please contact us:
Crowdbuzz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
📧 Email: contact@crowdbuzz.in
🌐 Website: https://crowdbuzz.in