Beegoss ("Beegoss", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use the Beegoss mobile application, website, and related services ("Services"). By using Beegoss, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
INFORMATION
WE COLLECT
We collect information to provide a safe, smooth, and personalised experience for every user on the platform.
When you sign up or use Beegoss, you may provide:
- Name / username
- Mobile number (for OTP verification)
- Gender and age range (if selected)
- Profile photo (optional)
- Interests and activity preferences
- Messages you send in chats or rooms
- Reports, feedback, and support requests
When you use Beegoss, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (device model, OS version)
- App usage data (screens visited, features used)
- Log data (IP address, time, crash logs)
- Cookies and similar tracking (for website usage where applicable)
Beegoss may request location access to show you nearby buddies and plans, as well as nearby offers and recommendations.
| Location Permission | What You See |
|---|---|
| Allowed | Nearby content + global content, personalised to your area |
| Denied | Global content only — location-based features unavailable |
HOW WE USE
YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Create and manage your account
- Verify your login using OTP
- Help you connect with buddies and activities
- Enable chatting and gossip rooms
- Show relevant offers near you (when location is enabled)
- Improve app safety — fraud prevention and misuse control
- Monitor and moderate content when needed
- Provide customer support
- Improve app performance and overall user experience
PHONE NUMBER
PRIVACY
Your mobile number is collected for specific, limited purposes only. We treat it with the utmost care.
- OTP login and verification
- Account security and recovery, if required
HOW WE SHARE
YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only in the following specific circumstances:
We may share information with trusted partners who help us operate the app, such as:
- OTP and SMS providers
- Cloud storage and hosting providers
- Analytics tools
- Customer support tools
We may share information if required to comply with applicable law or legal requests, to protect our rights and the rights of our users, or to investigate fraud, abuse, or safety threats.
CHATS, ROOMS
& USER SAFETY
Beegoss allows users to chat and participate in gossip rooms. We take safety seriously and have built systems to keep the platform respectful and secure.
- Users can block and report other users at any time
- We may review reported content and account activity
- We may take actions including warnings, restrictions, or permanent account bans
DATA
RETENTION
We keep your data only for as long as it is genuinely needed for the following reasons:
- To provide our services effectively
- To comply with applicable legal requirements
- To maintain platform safety and prevent misuse
SECURITY
MEASURES
We take the security of your data seriously and employ reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, including:
- Secure servers and encryption where applicable
- Strictly limited internal access to user data
- Active monitoring for suspicious activity
YOUR RIGHTS
& CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
& PARENTAL CONTROL
Beegoss is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We have specific restrictions in place to protect younger users.
- Users below the age of 13 are not permitted to plan any activity on Beegoss
- If a user under 13 attempts to use activity planning features, Beegoss may restrict access until parent or legal guardian approval is received
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified guardian consent
- If we learn that a child under 13 has created an account or shared personal data without required guardian approval, we may delete the account and all associated data
THIRD-PARTY
LINKS
Beegoss may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as offers pages or partner listings. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit through links found within the Beegoss platform.
CHANGES TO THIS
PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
We will notify users of any significant changes through the app or our website. The updated version will become effective as soon as it is posted.
CONTACT
US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, our team is here to help.
WE'RE HERE.
Our support team aims to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 48 hours on business days. Your trust matters to us.