Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 18, 2026

Introduction

BuzzTheBeat ("we", "our", or "us") is a real-time multiplayer music quiz game. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Android application and web-based player interface.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Player Name: When joining a game room, you enter a display name. This name is only used during the active game session and is not stored permanently.
• Room Codes: Temporary codes used to connect players to a game session.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not create user accounts
• We do not store personal information permanently
• We do not collect email addresses, phone numbers, or location data
• We do not track your browsing activity
• We do not access your music library or listening history

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely to:

• Enable real-time gameplay between the host and players
• Display player names and scores during a game session
• Facilitate game room connections

All game data is temporary and exists only during the active session. Once a game room is closed, all associated data is deleted.

Android App Permissions

The Android host app requires the following permission:

• Notification Listener Access: This permission allows the app to control media playback (play, pause, skip) in other music apps on your device. We do not read, store, or transmit any notification content or media information.

Third-Party Services

BuzzTheBeat does not integrate with third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The app communicates only with our game server for real-time gameplay functionality.

Data Storage and Security

• Game session data is stored temporarily in server memory only
• No personal data is written to persistent storage
• All communication uses secure WebSocket connections
• Session data is automatically deleted when the game room closes

Children's Privacy

BuzzTheBeat does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not require account creation or collection of personal details. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@buzzthebeat.fun

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information. Since we do not collect or store personal data permanently, most data protection rights (access, deletion, portability) are automatically satisfied by our minimal data collection approach.