Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NightBuZz ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and username
• Email address
• Age and gender (for demographic features)
• Profile picture
• Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)

Location Data

With your permission, we collect your location to show nearby bars and enable check-ins. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.

Usage Data

• Check-in history
• Bars visited and searched
• Videos and content uploaded
• Interactions with other users
• Device information and IP address

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Show you nearby bars and personalized recommendations
• Enable social features (friend tagging, check-ins)
• Generate anonymous crowd statistics for bar listings
• Process payments for premium features
• Send you updates and promotional communications (with consent)
• Improve our Service and develop new features
• Ensure safety and prevent fraud

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Your profile, check-ins, and videos are visible to other users
• Bar Owners: Anonymous demographic data about their venues
• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate (Stripe, Yelp, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Limited employee access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correct: Update inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Restrict: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@getnightbuzz.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services:

• Yelp: For bar information and reviews
• Stripe: For payment processing
• Social Media: For sharing features

These services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your data.

9. Children's Privacy

NightBuZz is intended for users 21 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If we learn we have collected information from someone under 21, we will delete it immediately.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. Contact us to exercise these rights.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
privacy@getnightbuzz.com

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