Name: Bavua
Author: CodeGen Technologies

This Privacy Policy explains how CodeGen Technologies (Pty) Ltd (“we,” “us,” “CodeGenTech”), operating under the trade name Bavua, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our screen mirroring application and related services.

CodeGen Technologies is a South African company registered under CIPC, with our principal place of business in Cape Town, South Africa. We are committed to compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create a Bavua account, we collect:

Email address
Display name
Authentication tokens (if using Google/Apple Sign-In)

1.2 Device Information

To provide our services, we collect:

Device type and model
Operating system version
Unique device identifiers (anonymized)
Network connection type

1.3 Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage statistics:

Feature usage frequency
Connection duration
Error and crash reports

1.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

Bavua is designed with privacy at its core. We DO NOT collect:

Screen content or recordings
Keystrokes or input data
Location data
Contacts, photos, or files
Browsing history

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain the Bavua service
Authenticate your identity and devices
Process subscription payments
Send essential service communications
Improve product performance and reliability
Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Where We Store Data

Account data is stored on servers located in:

European Union (primary)
United States (backup)

Screen content is NEVER transmitted to our servers. All mirroring occurs directly between your devices using peer-to-peer connections.

3.2 Security Measures

AES-256 encryption for all data in transit
DTLS 1.3 for peer-to-peer connections
SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
Regular third-party security audits

4. Data Sharing

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

4.1 Service Providers

Payment processors (Paystack)
Analytics providers (anonymized data only)
Cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

Comply with legal process
Protect our rights and property
Ensure user safety

5. Your Rights

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

5.2 POPIA Rights (South African Users)

Right to access personal information
Right to correction of information
Right to deletion of information
Right to object to processing
Right to submit complaints to the Information Regulator

5.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

Right to know what data is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)
Right to non-discrimination

To exercise any rights, contact: privacy@bavua.app

6. Data Retention

Account data: Retained until account deletion + 30 days
Usage logs: Anonymized after 90 days, deleted after 1 year
Payment records: Retained for 7 years (legal requirement)

7. Children's Privacy

Bavua is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification at least 30 days before they take effect.

9. Contact Us

Data Protection Officer:
Email: dpo@codegentech.co.za
Address: CodeGen Technologies (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town, South Africa

For general privacy inquiries:
Email: privacy@bavua.app