Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information BuzzThat ("we", "us") collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using buzzthat.com (the "Service") you agree to this Policy.

1. Information we collect

Account information — your name, username, email, password (stored hashed), and optional profile details (pronouns, vibe, bio, links, avatar).
Content you create — buzzes, comments, images, polls, community activity, and messages.
Usage & device data — actions you take, pages viewed, approximate location from IP, browser/device type, and sign-in IP and timestamps (for security).
Payment data — when you buy Buzz Coins, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card number; we keep records of the transaction (amount, status, identifiers) needed to provide coins and handle refunds/disputes.

2. How we use your information

To operate the Service — show your feed, deliver content, run Buzz Coins, and process payouts.
To keep BuzzThat safe — detect spam, fraud, chargebacks, and abuse, and enforce our Terms.
To communicate with you — verification, security, and notification emails (you can control notification emails in your settings).
To improve the Service and develop new features.

3. Service providers we share with

We share only what's necessary with vendors that help us run BuzzThat:

Stripe — payment processing for coin purchases and refunds/disputes.
Brevo (email) — to send verification and notification emails.
OpenAI — to power optional AI features (content-safety moderation, thread summaries, and the "improve your draft" assistant). Text you submit to these features is sent to the provider to generate a result.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and to remember preferences (like dark mode). We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

5. Data retention

We keep your information while your account is active and as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and payment records), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal data except where we must retain it.

6. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including hashed passwords and encrypted storage of sensitive credentials. No system is perfectly secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data, and to object to certain processing. You can edit most information in your account settings, or contact us to make a request. We will respond as required by applicable law.

8. Children

BuzzThat is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will remove it.

9. Changes

We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept them.

10. Contact

Questions or requests? Email support@buzzthat.com.

See also our Terms of Service and Refund Policy.