Privacy Policy

At BuzzMaker.io, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Last Updated: April 18, 2025

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Introduction and Overview

Welcome to BuzzMaker.io, the cannabis industry's premier influencer marketing platform. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

By accessing or using BuzzMaker.io, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

This policy applies to all users of our platform, including CannaCreators (influencers), brands, and visitors to our website. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, you may choose not to use our services.

Information Collection

We collect several types of information from and about users of our platform, including:

Personal Information

Information that you provide directly to us when registering, completing forms, or corresponding with us:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Social media handles and profile information
  • Content creation portfolio and audience demographics
  • Financial information for payment processing (e.g., bank account details)
  • Government-issued identification for age verification (as required by cannabis regulations)

Automatically Collected Information

Information collected automatically as you navigate through our site:

  • Usage details, IP addresses, browser type, and operating system
  • Information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies
  • Location information based on your IP address
  • Device information including hardware model and unique device identifiers

Third-Party Sources

Information we may receive from third-party sources:

  • Social media platforms when you connect your accounts
  • Analytics providers and advertising networks
  • Business partners and marketing agencies

Data Usage and Processing

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

Platform Operation

  • Providing and maintaining our services
  • Matching CannaCreators with appropriate brand partnerships
  • Processing and fulfilling transactions
  • Managing creator applications and brand campaigns

Communication

  • Sending service notifications and updates
  • Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
  • Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Facilitating communication between creators and brands

Platform Improvement

  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Developing new features and services
  • Conducting research and analytics
  • Testing and troubleshooting platform functionality

Legal and Compliance

  • Age verification for cannabis-related content
  • Enforcing our terms of service
  • Protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary for the performance of our contract with you
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests
  • Legal Compliance: Processing necessary to comply with our legal obligations
  • Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or destruction.

Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing

Organizational Controls

  • Employee access controls and authentication
  • Regular security training for staff
  • Data minimization and retention policies
  • Incident response procedures

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including:

  • For the duration of your relationship with BuzzMaker.io
  • As required to comply with legal obligations
  • As necessary to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements

When we no longer need to use your personal information, we will either delete it or anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with you.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.

Third-Party Sharing

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Business Partners

We share creator profiles and content with cannabis brands on our platform to facilitate marketing partnerships. This information is shared only with brands that creators have expressed interest in working with or have been matched with based on our algorithm.

Information shared may include your name, social media handles, content samples, audience demographics, and engagement metrics.

Service Providers

We engage third-party service providers to perform various functions on our behalf, such as:

  • Payment processing and financial services
  • Customer relationship management
  • Data analytics and market research
  • Email marketing and communication
  • Cloud hosting and data storage
  • Age verification services

These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government requests). We may also share information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

If BuzzMaker.io is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

Third-Party Data Protection

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal data for their own purposes and only permit them to process your personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

User Rights and Controls

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We respect these rights and provide you with tools to exercise them:

Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. You can also request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Access your data through your account settings or by contacting our privacy team.

Correction and Update

You have the right to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

Most information can be updated directly through your account profile settings.

Deletion and Restriction

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information or restrict its processing in certain circumstances.

Account deletion options are available in your account settings.

Objection and Withdrawal

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Manage your communication preferences in your account settings.

How to Exercise Your Rights

You can exercise your rights in the following ways:

  • Account Settings: Many privacy controls are available directly in your BuzzMaker.io account settings.
  • Contact Us: Email our privacy team at privacy@buzzmaker.io with your specific request.
  • Data Protection Officer: Contact our DPO at dpo@buzzmaker.io for complex privacy matters.

We will respond to your request within 30 days. In certain cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Cannabis Industry Compliance

As a platform operating in the cannabis industry, BuzzMaker.io is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations governing cannabis marketing and advertising.

Age Verification

To comply with age restrictions for cannabis content:

  • We require all users to verify they are at least 21 years of age
  • We implement age-gating mechanisms on our platform
  • We may collect and verify identification information to confirm your age
  • We restrict marketing content to platforms and audiences that are predominantly 21+

Geographic Restrictions

Cannabis regulations vary by location. We may:

  • Collect and use your location information to ensure compliance with local laws
  • Restrict certain content or services based on your geographic location
  • Require additional verification for users in certain jurisdictions

Content Guidelines

We enforce strict content guidelines to ensure all cannabis-related content on our platform:

  • Does not appeal to minors or individuals under 21
  • Includes appropriate health and safety disclaimers
  • Avoids making unsubstantiated health claims
  • Complies with platform-specific policies (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
  • Adheres to state and local advertising restrictions

Regulatory Updates

The cannabis regulatory landscape is constantly evolving. To stay compliant:

  • We regularly update our privacy practices to reflect changes in cannabis regulations
  • We may collect additional information as required by new regulations
  • We provide regular compliance updates to our users

By using BuzzMaker.io, you acknowledge that you will comply with all applicable cannabis laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

Contact Information

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

Privacy Team

  • privacy@buzzmaker.io
  • (800) 555-1234 ext. 2
  • BuzzMaker.io
    Attn: Privacy Department
    420 Buzz Street
    Denver, CO 80202

Data Protection Officer

For formal data protection inquiries or to exercise your data rights:

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

Content Ownership and Rights

By submitting content through BuzzMaker.io's platform, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • All content you submit, including but not limited to photos, videos, text, graphics, and testimonials, becomes the property of BuzzMaker.io
  • BuzzMaker.io has the perpetual, irrevocable right to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, and display your submitted content for promotional purposes
  • Your content may be featured on our website, social media channels, marketing materials, and other promotional platforms
  • We may use your content without additional compensation or notification
  • While you retain the right to also use your content, you grant BuzzMaker.io exclusive commercial rights for platform-related promotions

This agreement does not affect your ownership of the original content, but grants BuzzMaker.io comprehensive rights to use the content for business purposes.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.