Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — ShopBuzzed.com

This Privacy Policy describes how ShopBuzzed.com (“ShopBuzzed,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your information in connection with your access to and use of our website, www.shopbuzzed.com, and any subdomains (collectively, the “Website”). Our Website allows you to search, browse, and purchase alcoholic beverages and related products, among other things.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully so that you understand how we handle your information and what choices you have.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email (using the email address associated with your account, if any) or by posting a notice on the Website before the changes become effective. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest version of our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
📧 support@shopbuzzed.com

Age Restriction

The Website is intended only for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. Persons under the age of 21 are strictly prohibited from accessing or using the Website. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information (as defined below) from anyone under 21.

If you are under 21, do not use the Website or provide any Personal Information to us. If we learn that we have collected Personal Information from someone under 21, we will delete that information within a reasonable period after becoming aware of it.

If you believe someone under 21 has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately at support@shopbuzzed.com.

Please also review our Terms of Service, Shipping Policy, and Return & Exchange Policy for additional information about age verification and eligibility.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with the Terms of Service, Shipping Policy, and Return & Exchange Policy, all available at ShopBuzzed.com.

ARTICLE I — INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Overview

ShopBuzzed collects information from and about you and the devices you use when:

  • You actively provide information (for example, when you create an account or place an order);

  • We automatically collect certain data from your device when you access or use the Website; and

  • We receive information from third parties.

We collect both Personal Information and Non-Personal Information.

  • “Personal Information” means information that can be used to identify or contact a specific individual (such as your name, mailing address, email address, or phone number).

  • “Non-Personal Information” means information that does not, on its own, identify a specific person (such as IP address, device type, or browser type).

1.2 Personal Information

Examples of Personal Information we may collect include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Password and account details

  • Date of birth (for age verification)

  • Billing and payment information

  • Phone number

  • Shipping/delivery address

  • Social media handles or IDs (if you connect via social login or interact through social platforms)

1.3 Information You Provide

We collect and store information you submit to us directly, including when you:

  • Create or update an account

  • Place an order

  • Subscribe to marketing communications

  • Contact customer support

  • Participate in promotions, contests, or surveys

  • Leave product reviews or other content

1.4 Information Automatically Collected (Cookies & Tracking)

As you navigate and interact with the Website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Browser type and version

  • IP address

  • Device identifiers

  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Clickstream and interaction data with links, buttons, and page elements

  • General traffic and usage patterns

We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website to recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the site. Cookies do not run programs or deliver viruses.

1.5 Cookies & “Do Not Track”

Your browser may allow you to:

  • Accept or reject cookies, and/or

  • Enable a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal.

At this time, our Website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. Some Website features may not function properly if you disable cookies.

To learn more about cookies generally, you may visit third-party resources such as “All About Cookies.”

1.6 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you, including Personal Information, from third parties who have a lawful right to share your data with us, such as:

  • Marketing and advertising partners

  • Analytics or data providers

  • Social media platforms (if you interact with us there)

We may combine this information with data we collect directly from you or your devices to help improve and personalize your experience.

1.7 Public Sources

We may also collect information that is publicly available, such as:

  • Content you submit in public forums (e.g., blog comments, social media posts, public reviews)

  • Public social media profiles or posts that mention or interact with ShopBuzzed

You are responsible for information you choose to share in public areas.

ARTICLE II — HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

2.1 Primary Uses

We may use information that you provide, that we collect automatically, or that we receive from third parties for purposes including:

  • To operate and provide the Website and services

    • Processing orders and payments

    • Delivering products

    • Managing your account and preferences

  • To improve and optimize our services

    • Understanding how the Website is used

    • Analyzing performance and usage trends

    • Developing new features, products, or offerings

  • To personalize your experience

    • Recognizing your device or account on return visits

    • Recommending products or content tailored to your interests

    • Showing relevant offers and promotions

  • To communicate with you

    • Sending order confirmations, shipping updates, and service-related messages

    • Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests

    • Sending marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional offers (where permitted by law and your preferences)

  • To conduct marketing and analytics

    • Measuring the effectiveness of campaigns

    • Understanding how users find and engage with our Website

    • Attributing traffic and conversions to marketing channels

  • To support interactive features

    • Allowing you to post reviews or participate in loyalty/rewards programs

    • Hosting contests, sweepstakes, or surveys

  • To maintain security and prevent fraud

    • Detecting and investigating suspicious or fraudulent activity

    • Protecting the rights, property, and safety of ShopBuzzed, our users, and the public

  • To comply with legal obligations

    • Responding to lawful requests from authorities

    • Maintaining records as required by law

2.2 Information from Third Parties

We may use data obtained from retailers, service providers, and other third parties in accordance with our agreements with them and this Privacy Policy, including to enhance our records, customize content, and improve our marketing and analytics.

2.3 Aggregated & De-Identified Data

We may aggregate and/or de-identify Personal Information so that it no longer identifies you. We may use and share such aggregated or anonymized information for any lawful purpose, including:

  • Improving our Website and services

  • Analyzing trends and usage

  • Business planning and reporting

ARTICLE III — DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We share information collected from or about you in limited ways, including:

3.1 Aggregated & Anonymized Data

ShopBuzzed may share aggregated or anonymized information with third parties, including advertisers, partners, or analytics providers, for purposes such as demographic profiling, trend analysis, and targeted advertising. This information does not personally identify you.

3.2 Analytics Providers

We may use third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how users interact with the Website, evaluate performance, and optimize features.

These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about your use of the Website. For more information on how Google Analytics works and your choices about data collection, you can visit Google’s resources (e.g., “Google Analytics” and related opt-out tools).

3.3 Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party vendors to perform functions on our behalf, including:

  • Hosting and infrastructure

  • Payment processing

  • Order fulfillment and shipping support

  • Email and marketing services

  • Customer support tools

  • Data storage and analytics

These providers are permitted to access and use your Personal Information only as necessary to perform services for us and are obligated to protect your information.

3.4 Legal Obligations & Protection

We may disclose information about you if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is:

  • Required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., subpoenas, court orders);

  • Necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of ShopBuzzed, our customers, or others; or

  • Necessary to investigate or prevent potential illegal, unethical, or harmful activities.

ARTICLE IV — BUSINESS TRANSFERS

4.1 Acquisition or Merger

If ShopBuzzed, or substantially all of its assets, is acquired by or merged with another company, or if we go through a reorganization, bankruptcy, or similar event, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

In such cases, the acquiring or successor entity may continue to use your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy, unless you are notified otherwise and given any rights you may have to opt out or delete data where required by law.

ARTICLE V — ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

5.1 Updating Your Information & Opt-Out Options

You may update or correct certain Personal Information in your account settings (where available).

If you receive marketing or promotional emails from us and no longer wish to, you may unsubscribe using the link in those emails or contact us at support@shopbuzzed.com. We will process your request within a reasonable time, though you may still receive non-promotional, service-related communications (such as order confirmations).

5.2 Data Retention

ShopBuzzed will retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the services you requested

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

We may retain certain Non-Personal or aggregated data indefinitely.

5.3 Payment Information

Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit/debit card number. We may receive limited payment details, such as card type, expiration date, and the last four digits of your card number, which we use for purposes such as recordkeeping and fraud prevention.

This Privacy Policy does not govern the information practices of third-party payment processors; their privacy policies will apply.

5.4 Invitations & Referrals

If you use any invite or referral feature (if offered), you may be asked to provide the name and email address of another person. You must only provide such information if the person is 21 or older and you have permission to share their details. We may use this information solely to send the invitation and track the performance of the referral program.

5.5 Public Areas

The Website may offer publicly accessible features such as product reviews, comments, or forums. Any information you provide in these areas may be viewed, collected, and used by others. We are not responsible for information you choose to disclose publicly.

To request removal of your Personal Information from public areas, you may contact us at support@shopbuzzed.com. We will try to help where possible, but in some cases, we may be unable to remove content (e.g., if required by law or already cached by third parties).

5.6 Security

We use commercially reasonable security measures — such as encryption, firewalls, and SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology — to help protect the information we collect.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. If you believe your account or password has been compromised, please contact us immediately at support@shopbuzzed.com and change your password.

5.7 International Data Transfers

If you provide us with Personal Information, you understand and consent that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored on servers located in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

5.8 California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights regarding our disclosure of Personal Information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes or other rights under applicable California law.

To submit a request or ask questions about your California privacy rights, you may contact us at:
📧 support@shopbuzzed.com

ARTICLE VI — CONTACT INFORMATION

6.1 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:

📧support@shopbuzzed.com