Privacy Policy for Buzzinga.io

1. Introduction

Welcome to Buzzinga.io. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Buzzinga Games Inc. ("Buzzinga," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our website, web application, and related services. Where consent is required, we ask for it separately and you may withdraw it at any time.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or purchase a subscription, we collect personal information such as:

• Name
• Email address

Payment information is not collected or stored by Buzzinga Games Inc. All subscription transactions are processed securely by our third-party provider, Lemon Squeezy, who may collect your payment details to complete the purchase.

2.2 Content and Usage Information

We collect content you create and upload, including:

• Text clues
• Video links (YouTube URLs)
• Audio files (mp3 files uploaded to our S3 bucket)
• Image files (uploaded to our S3 bucket)

We also collect information about your usage of Buzzinga.io, including game creation and play history.

2.3 Technical Information

When you access Buzzinga.io, our systems and service providers may automatically receive technical information needed to deliver, secure, and troubleshoot the service, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Request dates and times
• Error and diagnostic information

2.4 Cookies, Analytics, and Error Reporting

We use a necessary first-party cookie named buzzinga_consent to remember whether you allowed or declined optional analytics. The cookie stores only your analytics preference, lasts for up to 180 days, and is shared across buzzinga.io and its subdomains so that you do not receive duplicate consent prompts in the same browser.

If you select Allow, we use Google Analytics to understand how people find and use Buzzinga, including pages visited, interactions, referring pages, and general browser or device information. The homepage and web application use separate Google Analytics properties but honor the same consent choice. Advertising-related consent remains disabled, and Google Analytics is not used on participant join, buzzer, or final-round entry screens.

We also use Sentry for operational error monitoring, security, and troubleshooting. Sentry remains active regardless of your Google Analytics preference because it helps us operate and repair the service. Error reports may include diagnostic details, IP address, browser or device information, and, for signed-in users, account ID and email address. We do not use Sentry for advertising.

Where applicable, we rely on your consent for Google Analytics and on our legitimate interests in maintaining the security, reliability, and performance of Buzzinga for operational error reporting. Learn more in the Google Privacy Policy and the Sentry Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• To improve, personalize, and expand our offerings
• To understand and analyze how you use Buzzinga.io
• To develop new products, services, and features
• To communicate with you, including customer support and updates
• To process subscription transactions and manage user accounts
• To diagnose errors and maintain service reliability
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud or abuse

4. Sharing Your Information

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

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services, including Google Analytics when you allow analytics, Sentry for operational error monitoring, and Lemon Squeezy for payment processing
• To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights and users
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity

5. Data Security

Buzzinga Games Inc. implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and the service provider involved.

6. Your Choices

You may allow or decline Google Analytics from the consent banner. Declining analytics does not prevent you from using Buzzinga. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time by selecting Cookie settings in the footer. Withdrawing consent disables Google Analytics and removes its cookies from the Buzzinga domain where technically possible.

Your analytics preference applies to Buzzinga pages and subdomains in the same browser. You may be asked again on another device, in another browser or browser profile, in private browsing, after clearing cookies, or after the preference expires.

You can manage your account settings and uploaded content through your user profile. You may also delete your account at any time from the My Account page.

Please note: deleting your Buzzinga.io account will not cancel any active subscriptions. Subscription management, including cancellations, must be done separately through Lemon Squeezy.

7. Children's Privacy

Buzzinga.io is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Where required, we will provide additional notice or request new consent.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Buzzinga Games Inc.
Email: hello@buzzinga.io
Bridgewater, MA, USA

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your state, province, or country, where data protection laws may differ. Where required, we and our service providers use appropriate safeguards for these transfers.

11. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Right to restriction or objection: You may have the right to restrict or object to certain processing.
• Right to data portability: You may have the right to receive certain personal data in a portable format.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting earlier lawful processing.
• Right to complain: You may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.