Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/04/2026

StreetBuzz (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and mobile application (“Platform”).

By using StreetBuzz, you agree to this policy.

1. Eligibility & Children’s Privacy

StreetBuzz is only available to individuals aged 17 years or older.

We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from anyone under 17.
If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be deleted.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a) Account Information

  • Full name (as provided during signup)
  • Mobile phone number
  • Account credentials

b) Verification Information

  • SMS verification data used to confirm your phone number

c) User Content

  • Posts, comments, images, videos, and other content you upload
  • Location data attached to posts (if selected by the user)

d) Usage Data

  • Device information (e.g. device type, operating system)
  • Log data (IP address, timestamps, interactions)
  • App activity and engagement

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Verify your identity via phone number
  • Operate and improve the Platform
  • Moderate content and maintain community safety
  • Communicate with you (including updates and notifications)
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse

4. Identity & Account Integrity

StreetBuzz requires:

  • A real full name
  • A valid Australian mobile number

We use phone verification to:

  • Confirm users are real individuals
  • Reduce spam and misuse

Accounts suspected of using false names or misleading identity information may be:

  • Restricted
  • Subject to increased moderation
  • Suspended or permanently removed

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data.

However, we may share information:

  • With service providers who support the Platform (e.g. hosting, analytics, SMS verification)
  • When required by law or legal processes
  • To protect the safety of users or the public

User-generated content may be publicly visible on the Platform.

6. Content & Public Visibility

Any content you post (including images, videos, and text):

  • May be visible to other users
  • May be shared within the Platform
  • May be used in accordance with our Content Licensing and Media Use Policy

Users should avoid sharing sensitive personal information.

7. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Restricted internal access
  • Monitoring for unauthorised activity

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • While your account is active
  • As necessary to comply with legal obligations
  • To enforce our policies and resolve disputes

You may request account deletion by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account

To do so, contact us at the email below.

10. Third-Party Services

StreetBuzz may use third-party tools and services. These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any updates.

12. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries:
hello@streetbuzz.com.au