Privacy Policy

Japabudz is operated by Japabudz Ltd. This policy explains our commitment to protecting your privacy.

Information You Provide

We may collect:

• •Name
• •Email address
• •Profile information and photo
• •Occupation and interests
• •Messages, group communications, posts, comments, and replies
• •Content you upload and support requests

Automatically Collected Information

• •Device information and app usage data
• •Diagnostics and crash data

Location Information

If you enable location services, we process your location to support features such as nearby users, local groups, and community recommendations.

We may request access to your device camera to allow you to upload profile photos or share images. Camera access is only used when you actively use these features and never in the background.

We use your data to:

• •Provide and operate the platform
• •Enable messaging and group features
• •Connect users with relevant communities
• •Improve performance and user experience
• •Maintain safety, moderation, and trust
• •Respond to support requests and prevent fraud

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers, when required by law, or to protect users and prevent harm or fraud.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, though no system is completely secure.

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the service, meet legal obligations, and maintain platform integrity.

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data.

You can request deletion of your account at any time by contacting support@japabudz.com.

Japabudz is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised date.