Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 16, 2025

At The Friendly Buzzer, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with https://thefriendlybuzzer.com/ (“Website”, “Service”).

By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation & Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.

1.2 Definitions

Account: A unique profile created to access parts of our Service.

Affiliate: Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with us.

Company (“We”, “Us”, “Our”): The Friendly Buzzer.

Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.

Country: Maharashtra, India.

Device: Any device capable of accessing the Service (e.g., computer, phone, tablet).

Personal Data: Information identifying or relating to an identifiable person.

Service: Our Website and related features.

Service Provider: Third parties who process data on our behalf.

Usage Data: Automatically collected data related to your browsing behaviour.

You: Any user or visitor accessing the Service.

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data (Provided by You)

We may collect:

First and last name

Email address (if you contact us or subscribe)

Any information you voluntarily submit

2.2 Usage Data (Automatically Collected)

This includes:

IP address

Browser type & version

Device information

Pages visited

Time spent on pages

Referring URLs

Unique device identifiers

2.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

Essential Cookies (for security & functionality)

Preference Cookies (language, login state)

Analytics Cookies (traffic insights, via tools like Google Analytics)

Beacons / Pixels (measure engagement)

You can disable cookies from your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use Personal and Usage Data for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Service

To create and manage user accounts

To communicate with you (email, notifications, updates)

To deliver relevant content and recommendations

To analyze traffic, user behaviour, and website performance

To prevent fraud and enhance security

To comply with legal obligations

For advertising or promotional purposes, only with your consent

For business transfers, such as mergers or acquisitions

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

Service Providers (analytics, hosting, email delivery tools)

Business partners (only if you opt in)

Affiliates (under strict privacy obligations)

Legal authorities (when required to comply with law)

Other users (if you publicly comment/post on the site)

Third parties with your explicit consent

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary:

Personal Data: until your account is deleted or no longer required

Usage Data: for shorter durations, unless used for security or legal compliance

Email data: until you unsubscribe

Backups: stored securely and automatically deleted at set intervals

6. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your region. We ensure:

Secure handling

Appropriate safeguards

Processing only under lawful data protection standards

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct inaccurate information

Delete your data

Withdraw consent

Restrict processing

Request a copy (data portability)

Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, email thefriendlybuzzer@gmail.com.

8. Delete Your Personal Data

You may request deletion at any time.
We may retain certain information where legally required (e.g., fraud prevention, obligations).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If you believe a child has provided information, contact us immediately.

10. Security Measures

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
We continually update our security practices to mitigate risks.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

We may link to external sites. We do not control their privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing their Privacy Policies before sharing information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
When we do, we will:

Post the updated version here

Update the “Last Updated” date

Notify you via email or website notice (when significant changes occur)

13. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Email: thefriendlybuzzer@gmail.com

Website: https://thefriendlybuzzer.com/privacy-policy-2/