Private Policy

Private Policy

Updated - 7/29/2024

About Buzzin' Around the World

Welcome to Buzzin’ Around the World! We’re passionate about travel and share our experiences through informative articles, photos, and videos.

Your Privacy Matters

At Buzzin’ Around the World, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information you share while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use information on buzzinaroundtheworld.com. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

At Buzzin’ Around the World, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information you share while using our website, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.

If you have any questions, please contact us at buzzinaroundtheworld@gmail.com.

Log Files

Like most websites, we collect and use information stored in log files. This information includes your IP address, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data. We use this data to analyze trends, administer the website, track user movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.

Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies to personalize your experience on Buzzin’ Around the World. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that remember your preferences (e.g., only showing a popup once).

We also use third-party advertising to support the website. These advertisers may use cookies and web beacons to track user data and deliver targeted ads. This data typically includes your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity. some third-party advertisers may collect data beyond anonymized information.

Here are some examples of how this data might be used:

  • Geo-targeting: Showing ads relevant to your location (e.g., New York real estate ads for someone in New York).
  • Interest-based targeting: Displaying ads based on your browsing habits (e.g., travel ads for someone who frequently visits travel websites).

Controlling Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience on our website and prevent you from using certain features.

DoubleClick DART Cookies​

We may also use cookies from Google’s DoubleClick for ad serving. These cookies target ads to your interests based on your browsing history (e.g., showing Las Vegas hotel ads after you visit travel sites). DoubleClick uses non-personally identifiable information and does not track personal details like name or email address. You can opt out of this advertising on all DoubleClick websites at http://www.doubleclick.com/privacy/dart_adserving.aspx 

Links to Other Websites

Buzzin’ Around the World may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of each website you visit, especially before providing any personal information.

Personal Data We Collect

Comments When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information displayed in the comment form,including the visitor’s name, email address (which may be publicly displayed), website, and IP address. We use IP addresses to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile picture (if you use Gravatar). Comments and their associated data are retained indefinitely to allow for approval or management of follow-up comments.

Media If you upload images to the website, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). This data can be extracted by visitors.

Cookies We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. These include:

  • Comment Cookies: Optional cookies to save your name, email, and website for future commenting convenience.
  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies to maintain your login session.
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies to remember your login details and display preferences.
  • Functional Cookies: Cookies to track article editing and other website functionalities.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your website experience.

Embedded Content Our site may include embedded content from other websites (e.g., videos, images). Interacting with this content might allow those websites to collect data about you, use cookies, and track your engagement.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments: We retain comments and their associated metadata indefinitely to manage follow-up comments and maintain website integrity.

User Accounts: If you register on our site, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You have the right to view, edit, or delete this information at any time (except your username).

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have the right to request an exported file of your personal data or to request the deletion of your personal data. We will comply with these requests unless we are legally obligated to retain the data.

Your Rights Under the GDPR

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you. This includes the categories of data, the purposes for processing, and the recipients of your data.
  • Right to Rectification: If you believe the personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, youhave the right to request that we correct it.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Under certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we erase your personal data.  
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.  
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.  
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.  
  • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us buzzinaroundtheworld@gmail.com

Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Affiliate Disclosure

We participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links to various products and services on our website. This helps support our blog and allows us to continue providing valuable content. Please note that our recommendations are based on our personal experiences and beliefs, and we only promote products and services that we genuinely believe in.

We value your trust and are committed to providing honest and unbiased reviews and recommendations.

Disclaimer: Buzzin’ Around the World and Buzz are not responsible for any harm, injury, loss, or damage caused by our recommendations or affiliate links.

Children's Private Policy

We at Buzzin’ Around the World are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Our website is not designed for or intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe we may have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at buzzinaroundtheworld@gmail.com. We will promptly delete any such information.

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children’s online activities and to be aware of the websites their children visit.

Disclaimer: While we take steps to protect children’s privacy, we cannot guarantee complete online safety.

Accuracy

Buzzin’ Around the World strives to provide accurate and up-to-date travel information. However, travel information can change rapidly. We encourage readers to verify details with official sources before making travel plans. We are not liable for any errors or omissions in the information provided.

Copyright Notice

Buzzin’ Around the World respects the intellectual property of others. We create original content, including photos and text. We may use AI tools to assist with content generation, but these tools are used with our original work.

If you believe your copyright has been infringed upon, please contact us at buzzinaroundtheworld@gmail.com.

Contact Information

Buzz can be reached at buzzinaroundtheworld@gmail.com. Buzz will reply to all requests within 48 hours.

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.