Introduction

BizBuzz ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by J3 Enterprises. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at bizbuzzapp.com and our application at bizbuzz.app (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account.
Profile information: avatar image and organization details.
Content: newsletters you create, audience lists, and content source preferences.
Payment information: billing details processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number.
Communications: messages you send to our support team.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage data: pages visited, features used, and interactions with the Service.
Device information: browser type, operating system, and IP address.
Cookies: session cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences.

How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
To process your transactions and manage your subscription.
To send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, newsletter delivery).
To curate and categorize news articles based on your source preferences.
To generate newsletter content using AI models on your behalf.
To respond to your support requests.
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate BizBuzz:

Stripe — payment processing. Stripe collects and processes your payment information according to their Privacy Policy. We share your email and subscription details with Stripe to facilitate billing.
Brevo (SendinBlue) — transactional email delivery for account verification, password resets, and newsletter sending.
OpenRouter — AI model access for content summarization, categorization, and newsletter generation. Article content is sent to AI models for processing but is not stored by these providers.
Sentry — error tracking and performance monitoring to improve service reliability.

These third parties may collect, use, and share your data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Retention

Account data: retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
Articles: retained based on your plan tier (30 days for Free, 100 days for Pro, permanently for Business).
Newsletters: retained based on your plan tier (1 year for Free, permanently for Pro and Business).
Payment records: retained as required by applicable tax and financial regulations.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption for all communications, secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Export your newsletter content.
Opt out of non-essential communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@bizbuzzapp.com.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and keep you logged in. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the Service.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

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 the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@bizbuzzapp.com
Company: J3 Enterprises
Website: bizbuzzapp.com