Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

AdvertBuzz ("we", "us", "our") operates the advertising management platform at advertbuzz.co. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information collected through the Platform and associated services.

By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please also read our Terms of Service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Full name and email address
• Company name or website URL (optional)
• Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form)
• Phone number (if provided)
• Account type (advertiser or webmaster)

2.2 Campaign & Usage Data

• Banner images and campaign configuration
• Ad positions, impression counts, clicks, CTR, video events
• Websites listed by webmasters
• Campaign spend and budget settings

2.3 Payment Information

Payments are processed by PayPal. We do not store full payment card details. We receive transaction confirmation data such as payment amount, date, and PayPal transaction ID.

2.4 Technical Data

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Referrer URL and pages visited on the Platform
• Log data and timestamps

2.5 Communications

If you contact us via email or the contact form, we retain a copy of your message and our reply for customer service purposes.

3. How We Collect Data

• Directly from you: when you register, fill in forms, upload banners, or contact us.
• Automatically: via server logs, cookies, and similar technologies as you interact with the Platform.
• From third parties: payment confirmation data from PayPal; analytics from integrated tools.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Serve, rotate, and track banner advertisements.
• Process payments and calculate webmaster earnings.
• Provide campaign statistics and CSV export functionality.
• Send transactional emails (account confirmation, payment receipts, support replies).
• Send product updates and service communications (you may opt out at any time).
• Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Improve and develop Platform features.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

• Payment processors: PayPal receives necessary information to process your transactions under their own privacy policy.
• Hosting & infrastructure providers: Our servers and services are operated by reputable third-party providers bound by data processing agreements.
• Legal authorities: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of AdvertBuzz or others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred to the new entity.

Aggregated, non-personally identifiable statistics (e.g. total impressions across a campaign) may be shared with advertisers and webmasters as part of the Platform's normal operation.

6. Cookies & Tracking

AdvertBuzz uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account.
• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Track banner impressions and clicks accurately.
• Analyse Platform usage and performance.

Types of Cookies

• Essential cookies: Required for the Platform to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform. You may opt out via browser settings.
• Advertising cookies: Used to track impressions and clicks for campaign measurement.

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Platform features may not function correctly without them.

7. Advertiser Data

Campaign statistics — including impression counts, click-through rates, video events, and CSV export data — are visible to the account holder and may be shared by the advertiser with their own clients. AdvertBuzz does not use advertiser campaign data for purposes beyond operating the Platform.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.
• Hashed password storage.
• Access controls limiting staff access to personal data.
• Regular security reviews.

No system is 100% secure. If you discover a security vulnerability, please contact us immediately at info@advertbuzz.co.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you close your account, we delete or anonymise personal data within a reasonable period, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Campaign statistics may be retained in anonymised form for analytical purposes after account closure.

10. Your Rights

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

• Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
• Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@advertbuzz.co or use our Contact Form. We will respond within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

The AdvertBuzz Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to external websites or services, including advertiser landing pages and partner networks. AdvertBuzz is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated to registered users via email or a notice on the Platform dashboard. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Website: advertbuzz.co
• Email: info@advertbuzz.co
• Contact Form: Contact Us