BUZZU PRIVACY POLICY

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Buzzu mobile application ("App"). By using the App, you consent to the practices described herein, in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the EU, and other applicable U.S. privacy laws.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our Services:

1.1 User-Provided Information

Since no account is required, we do not collect personal identification information (PII) by default. However, we may collect:

• Contact details if you communicate with us (e.g., email address for support inquiries);
• Photographs and content you upload to the App ("User Content") as described in Section 5.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device information: Model, operating system, unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFV for iOS, AAID for Android), network information, and hardware specifications;
• Usage data: Features accessed, time spent on the App, actions taken (e.g., style selections, sharing activity), and technical logs (e.g., error reports);
• Location data: Only if you explicitly enable location services, and solely to enhance location-based style recommendations (if applicable). You may disable this at any time in your device settings.

1.3 Third-Party Information

We do not receive information from third parties unless you choose to share content through third-party platforms (e.g., social media), in which case we may receive limited data from those platforms as permitted by their APIs.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the App's style transfer services;
• To improve and personalize the user experience (e.g., suggesting popular styles based on usage patterns);
• To troubleshoot technical issues and ensure the App's functionality;
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity;
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our User Agreement.

3. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

3.1 We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3.2 We may share information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist with App operations (e.g., cloud storage providers, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements;
• Legal authorities: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others;
• Affiliates: If we are acquired or merge with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction (with notice to you).

3.3 We may share anonymized, aggregated data (e.g., "50% of users prefer impressionist styles") with partners or for research purposes.

4. DATA RETENTION

4.1 User Content: We retain your uploaded photographs and generated artworks for as long as necessary to provide the Services, or until you request deletion (see Section 7).

4.2 Other Information: Device and usage data is retained for up to 24 months after your last App use, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction, including encryption of data in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately. Parents/guardians may contact us to inquire about data related to their child.

7. YOUR DATA RIGHTS

Under applicable laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR), you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
• Deletion: Request deletion of your User Content and personal data;
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Opt-out: Disable location tracking or data collection by uninstalling the App;
• Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address in Section 10. We will respond within 45 days of your request. Note that we may verify your identity before processing your request to ensure the security of your information.

8. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

8.1 Under the CCPA, California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose;
• The right to request deletion of personal information;
• The right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information (as defined by CCPA).

8.2 We do not "sell" your personal information as defined by CCPA. However, if you have previously authorized us to share your information with third parties for advertising purposes, you may revoke that authorization at any time.

8.3 To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at buzzu1214729h@outlook.com.

9. INTERNATIONAL USERS

9.1 If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

9.2 By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing as described in this Privacy Policy.

9.3 For users in the European Union, we rely on standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate data protection when transferring data outside the EU.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version in the App and update the "Effective Date." Your continued use of the App after the changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

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