Effective Date: January 11, 2026

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

DjumaCam ("we," "us," or "our") operates the wildlife streaming platform at cam.djuma.com, which broadcasts live footage from Djuma Game Reserve in South Africa. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account Information

When you register for DjumaCam, we collect:

• Email address — Used for account verification and important notifications

• Display name — Your first and last name (if provided via Google sign-in)

• Handle — Your chosen username visible to other users

• Google Account ID — If you sign in with Google

1.2 Authentication Data

We use secure authentication methods including:

• Encrypted session cookies to keep you logged in

• Hashed passwords (if using email/password authentication)

• OAuth tokens when connecting via Google

1.3 Activity Data

When you use DjumaCam, we log:

• Login and logout timestamps

• IP addresses associated with your sessions

• Camera control actions (pan, tilt, zoom commands) if you are a camera operator

• Browser user agent information

1.4 Technical Data

Our systems automatically collect:

• Device type and browser information

• Connection quality metrics for video streaming

• Error logs for troubleshooting

2. GOOGLE API SERVICES

Important: DjumaCam's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. See: https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy

2.1 Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in with Google, we request access to:

• Basic profile information — Your name and profile picture

• Email address — To create and identify your account

We only use this information to authenticate you and create your DjumaCam account. We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, or any other Google services data.

2.2 YouTube API Services

DjumaCam uses YouTube API Services to monitor and manage our live stream broadcasts. This includes:

• Checking stream health and status

• Collecting viewer statistics for our channel

• Managing broadcast configurations

The YouTube API data we access is related to our own channel operations, not user data. By using our service, you also agree to be bound by YouTube's Terms of Service (https://www.youtube.com/t/terms) and Google's Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).

2.3 Revoking Google Access

You can revoke DjumaCam's access to your Google account at any time by visiting your Google Account Security Settings: https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions

Note that revoking access will sign you out of DjumaCam if you used Google sign-in.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide our service — Authenticate you, enable camera controls, and deliver live streams

• Manage user access — Approve camera operator applications and manage permissions

• Ensure platform integrity — Monitor for abuse, enforce our terms, and maintain security

• Communicate with you — Send account verification emails, approval notifications, and important service updates

• Improve our service — Analyze usage patterns to enhance the viewing and operating experience

4. DATA RETENTION

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Account information: Until you delete your account

• Activity logs (login, actions): 30 days

• Camera control logs: 30 days

• System events: 60 days

• Technical/error logs: 7 days

5. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with third-party services that help us operate DjumaCam:

• Google Cloud Platform — Hosting and infrastructure

• SendGrid — Email delivery for account notifications

• YouTube — Live stream broadcasting

These providers only have access to information necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

5.2 Other Users

Your chosen handle (username) is visible to other DjumaCam users. Administrators can see your email address for account management purposes.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

6. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

DjumaCam uses cookies for essential functionality:

• djumacam_session: Maintains your login session (24-hour duration)

Our session cookies are:

• HttpOnly — Not accessible to JavaScript for security

• Secure — Only transmitted over HTTPS

• SameSite: Strict — Not sent with cross-site requests

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All connections are encrypted using TLS/HTTPS

• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt before storage

• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only

• Our infrastructure is protected by firewalls and intrusion detection

• We use VPN connections for internal communications between servers

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the following rights regarding your data:

8.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you by contacting us.

8.2 Correction

You can update your handle through your account settings. For other corrections, please contact us.

8.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Note that some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential emails by contacting us. Account-related notifications (like approval status) are required for service operation.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

DjumaCam operates from South Africa with infrastructure hosted on Google Cloud Platform. Your data may be processed in different jurisdictions. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

DjumaCam is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of DjumaCam after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

DjumaCam

Email: privacy@djuma.com

Website: cam.djuma.com and djuma.com

13. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

13.1 For EU/EEA Residents

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13.2 For California Residents

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

13.3 Google API Services Compliance

Our application's use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We only use Google user data for the purposes described in this policy and do not share it with third parties except as described herein.