Effective Date: 08/02/2026
INTRODUCTION
Avanix Technology (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of all users of BuzzBuzz, our educational spelling bee mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information relating to parents/guardians and children who use the BuzzBuzz App.
By accessing or using BuzzBuzz, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.
ABOUT AVANIX TECHNOLOGY
Avanix Technology is a technology company focused on delivering affordable, engaging, and high-quality digital solutions across Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world. BuzzBuzz is one of our learning products, designed to help children and Adult improve spelling, vocabulary, and language confidence through fun, competitive spelling activities.
SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies to:
The BuzzBuzz mobile application
All related services, features, and communications
It describes:
What information we collect
How we use that information
How we protect children’s privacy
Your rights as a parent or guardian
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY AND PARENTAL CONSENT
BuzzBuzz is designed for children, and we take children’s privacy extremely seriously.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.
All account creation, permissions, and data submissions must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
Any information associated with a child is provided and managed solely through a verified parent or guardian account.
If we discover that personal information has been collected from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will immediately delete such information from our systems.
Parents or guardians may:
Review their child’s information
Request corrections or deletions
Request account termination at any time
Protecting children’s online safety is a top priority for Avanix Technology.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following categories of information from parents or guardians only:
a. Profile Information
Full name
Email address
Phone number
City or town of residence
Profile photo (optional)
b. Usage and Learning Data
App usage activity
Spelling scores and results
Learning progress and performance metrics
Time spent on activities
c. Technical Information
Device type and operating system
Browser type
IP address
Device identifiers
Log and diagnostic data
d. Payment Information
Subscription and transaction details
Note: All payment information is processed and securely stored by our third-party payment provider Paystack. Avanix Technology does not store card or bank details. Please read Paystack Privacy Policy here: https://paystack.com/terms
e. Optional Permissions
If enabled by you:
Push Notifications (for updates and reminders)
Location Information (used only for general analytics and regional insights, not precise tracking)
HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
We collect information when you:
Create or manage an account
Subscribe or make payments
Use the BuzzBuzz App
Contact customer support
Provide feedback or respond to surveys
We may also receive limited information from trusted third-party services used for:
Authentication (e.g., Google login)
Payments
App performance monitoring
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
Create and manage user accounts
Deliver services and app features
Track learning progress and results
Process subscriptions and payments
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Send administrative messages and service updates
Improve app performance, security, and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
We may share information only under the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers
Trusted third-party partners who assist with:
Hosting
Payment processing
Authentication
Analytics
Notifications
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for approved purposes.
b. Legal Obligations
When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful government requests.
c. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to continued protection.
SOCIAL LOGINS
BuzzBuzz may allow registration using third-party platforms such as Google. If you choose this option, we receive limited profile information as permitted by that provider.
We do not control how third-party platforms handle your data. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before using social login features.
ACCOUNT SECURITY
Account access is protected using verified credentials and OTP authentication/Links. Parents and guardians are responsible for keeping login details confidential. Sharing account credentials is strongly discouraged.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Provide services
Maintain accounts
Meet legal and regulatory requirements
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized. Backup data is securely stored and isolated until deletion is possible.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
You have the right to:
Access and update some of your account information
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Object to certain data processing activities
Requests can be made through the app or via our contact details below. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted within the App and, where appropriate, communicated via notifications.
Continued use of the BuzzBuzz App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your account, please contact us:
📧 Email: buzzbuzz@avanix.io
📱 In-App Support: Available via the BuzzBuzz App support page.
We aim to respond promptly and responsibly.