Effective Date: 01-01-2024

At BantuSocial, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, app, and services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using BantuSocial, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

• Account details (e.g., name, email address, username, password)

• Profile information (e.g., bio, photo, location, interests)

• Posts, messages, and comments you share

• Contact information when you reach out to support

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device and browser data (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system)

• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, features used, links clicked)

• Cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the BantuSocial platform

• Personalize your experience and content

• Enable communication and social interaction

• Respond to your questions and support requests

• Monitor safety, prevent abuse, and enforce our Terms of Use

• Send updates, notifications, or promotional messages (you can opt out anytime)

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information:

• With service providers who help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics)

• With law enforcement if required by law or to protect rights and safety

• With other users, based on your privacy settings and interactions

• In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)

4. Your Privacy Choices

You have control over your information:

• Edit or delete your profile anytime

• Manage notification preferences in your account settings

• Disable cookies in your browser (may affect functionality)

• Request deletion of your data by contacting us

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

BantuSocial is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or minimum legal age in your region). We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

7. International Users

If you access BantuSocial from outside South Africa, you consent to the processing of your data in South Africa, which may have different data protection laws than your home country.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes, and continued use of the platform means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at:
📧 support@cmvtechsolutions.com
🌐 https://cmvtechsolutions.com