Who we are:
Buzzworthy Books (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to https://buzzworthybooks.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our services, including book launches, author branding programs, and community-building initiatives. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personally identifiable information when you voluntarily provide it through forms, surveys, or direct communication. This includes:
• Contact details: Names, email addresses, and phone numbers for newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, or consultation scheduling.
• Business information: Author bios, manuscript details, and marketing preferences for clients participating in the Buzzworthy Book Experience.
• Payment data: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and transaction histories processed securely through third-party payment gateways during service purchases.
• Technical data: IP addresses, browser types, and device identifiers collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools to improve Site functionality.
Non-Personal Information
We aggregate anonymized data on Site usage, such as page views, click-through rates, and demographic trends, to optimize content and marketing strategies.
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision and Communication
Your data enables us to:
• Fulfill requests for book audits, coaching sessions, and marketing consultations.
• Send transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations, program updates) and promotional materials about new services or events.
• Personalize user experiences by recommending resources aligned with your author brand goals.
Legal and Operational Compliance
We process information to:
• Enforce Terms of Service, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.
• Protect against fraudulent activity, security breaches, and unauthorized access.
Marketing and Analytics
With your consent, we may:
• Share testimonials or success stories (with explicit permission) in marketing materials.
• Use cookies to track ad performance and retarget visitors across platforms like Facebook or Google Ads.
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Union, we rely on:
• Consent: When you opt into newsletters or promotional emails.
• Contractual necessity: To deliver paid services like the Buzzworthy Book Experience.
• Legitimate interests: For fraud prevention, network security, and improving user experiences.
Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures
We do not sell or rent personal information. Limited sharing occurs with:
• Service providers: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), and web hosting services bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities: When required by subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory investigations.
• Business transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, with advance notice to users.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Corrections
You may:
• Request a copy of your personal data stored in our systems.
• Update inaccuracies via your account dashboard or by contacting us directly.
Opt-Out and Deletion
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails using links in each message.
• Submit deletion requests for personal data not essential to active service contracts.
Cookie Management
Adjust browser settings to block cookies, though this may limit Site functionality.
Data Security Measures
We employ SSL encryption, regular vulnerability scans, and role-based access controls to safeguard your information. Sensitive data like payment details is encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256 standards.
International Data Transfers
Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence (e.g., U.S.-based servers). We use EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate protection for GDPR-covered transfers.
Policy Updates and Notifications
Revisions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes (e.g., new data uses) will trigger email alerts to registered users.
Contact Information
For questions, data requests, or complaints:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Buzzworthy Books, Attn: Privacy Officer, 18029 Riverside Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476
This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable laws.
By continuing to use BuzzworthyBooks.com, you acknowledge acceptance of these terms.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.