Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Buzz.GI

Last Updated: 10th January 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Buzz.GI. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.buzz.gi and use our video sharing platform (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined herein. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account, upload content, or interact with our Service, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile information

  • Content: Videos, comments, messages, and other content you upload or share

  • Communications: Messages sent through our platform and customer support inquiries

  • Payment Information: Billing details for premium services (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

  • Preferences: Your settings and preferences for using our Service

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, videos viewed, time spent on platform, and interactions with content

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information

  • Location Data: General location information derived from your IP address

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Social media platforms if you connect your account

  • Third-party services you use to log in to our Service

  • Partners and service providers who assist in delivering our Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service

  • Process your registration and manage your account

  • Enable you to upload, share, and view video content

  • Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support messages

  • Personalise your experience and show relevant content

  • Analyse usage patterns to enhance platform functionality

  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security concerns

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information for specific purposes

  • Contractual Necessity: To provide the Service you request

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and maintain security

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Public Content: Videos, comments, and profile information you choose to make public

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (hosting, analytics, payment processing)

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Buzz.GI, our users, or others

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have certain rights including:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data

  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

  • Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information and improve our Service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Service.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

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

Data Protection Officer
Buzz.GI
Email: info@buzz.gi

For UK-specific data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).