Privacy

Effective Date: 30/04/2026

Company: Buzzkiki Ltd (Company No. 13004280)

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Buzzkiki Ltd (“Buzzkiki”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our website, apps, and services (“Platform”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with:

· UK GDPR

· Data Protection Act 2018

· Online Safety Act

· Age‑Appropriate Design Code (for users aged 16–17)

By using Buzzkiki, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Buzzkiki Ltd Registered in England & Wales Company No. 13004280 Data Controller for all personal data processed through the Platform.

You can contact our Data Protection Lead at: privacy@buzzkiki.com

3. Who Can Use Buzzkiki

Buzzkiki is for people aged 16 and over.

We use age‑assurance measures to verify that users meet this requirement. If we cannot verify your age, we may restrict or suspend your access.

4. The Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

4.1 Information You Provide

· Account details (name, username, email, password)

· Age‑verification information

· Profile information (bio, avatar, preferences)

· Payment details (processed by third‑party providers)

· Creator information (content, subscription settings, payout details)

· Communications with us (support requests, appeals, reports)

4.2 Automatically Collected Data

· Device information

· IP address

· Browser type

· App usage data

· Log files

· Cookies and similar technologies

4.3 Content You Create

· Posts, messages, uploads, comments

· Creator content

· Interactions with other users

4.4 Safety & Moderation Data

To comply with the Online Safety Act, we may collect:

· Reports and flags

· Moderation decisions

· Behavioural signals

· Automated detection outputs

· Risk‑related metadata

4.5 Third‑Party Data

If you connect external accounts (e.g., Google, YouTube, Instagram), we may receive:

· Profile information

· Public content

· Authentication tokens

You control these permissions and may revoke them at any time.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

5.1 Provide and Improve the Platform

· Create and manage your account

· Deliver features, content, and services

· Personalise your experience

· Enable creator subscriptions and payments

5.2 Safety & Compliance (OSA Duties)

We process data to:

· Prevent illegal content

· Reduce exposure to harmful content for users aged 16–17

· Detect bullying, harassment, hate speech, and self‑harm content

· Enforce our Terms and Community Guidelines

· Conduct risk assessments

· Support reporting and appeals

· Publish transparency information

5.3 Payments

· Process transactions

· Prevent fraud

· Handle chargebacks and disputes

5.4 Communication

· Send service updates

· Notify you of changes to policies

· Respond to support requests

5.5 Legal Obligations

· Comply with UK GDPR

· Comply with the Online Safety Act

· Respond to lawful requests from authorities

6. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

· Contract — to provide the Platform

· Legal obligation — OSA, tax, financial compliance

· Legitimate interests — safety, fraud prevention, platform improvement

· Consent — where required (e.g., cookies, marketing)

7. How We Protect Users Aged 16–17

Although Buzzkiki is not a children’s service, we apply enhanced protections for users aged 16–17, including:

· Reduced visibility of harmful content

· Additional content warnings

· Safety nudges and wellbeing tools

· No dark patterns

· No targeted advertising based on sensitive data

· Age‑appropriate privacy settings

8. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

8.1 Service Providers

· Payment processors

· Age‑verification partners

· Cloud hosting providers

· Moderation and safety tools

· Analytics providers

All providers are contractually required to protect your data.

8.2 Legal & Safety

We may share data with law enforcement or regulators where required by law or to prevent harm.

8.3 Other Users

Information you choose to make public (e.g., posts, profile details) is visible to others.

We never sell your personal data.

9. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK, we use:

· Adequacy decisions

· Standard Contractual Clauses

· Appropriate safeguards

10. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain data only as long as necessary for:

· Providing the Platform

· Safety and moderation obligations

· Legal and regulatory compliance

· Resolving disputes

Some safety‑related data may be retained for a limited period after account deletion to comply with the Online Safety Act.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

· Access your data

· Correct inaccurate data

· Delete your data

· Restrict processing

· Object to processing

· Port your data

· Withdraw consent (where applicable)

You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@buzzkiki.com.

12. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

· Keep you signed in

· Improve performance

· Analyse usage

· Support safety features

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser or device settings.

13. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time. We may retain certain information for safety, compliance, or legal reasons.

14. Safety, Moderation & Automated Decision‑Making

We use automated tools to detect:

· Illegal content

· Harmful content

· Spam

· Fraud

· Safety risks

Automated decisions may affect your content or account. You may request human review of any enforcement action.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes materially affect your rights, we will notify you before they take effect.

16. Contact Us

For privacy questions or rights requests: privacy@buzzkiki.com

For safety concerns or reporting harmful content: safety@buzzkiki.com