1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

1. Name
2. Email address
3. Phone number
4. Information you provide voluntarily (e.g., event listings, user reviews, messages through our contact form)

Non-Personal Information

We collect non-identifiable information automatically, such as:

1. Browser type and version
2. IP address
3. Device type
4. Usage data (pages visited, interactions with the website)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

1. Provide, maintain, and improve our services
2. Respond to your inquiries and communications
3. Send notifications, newsletters, or marketing materials (you can opt out anytime)
4. Analyze website usage to improve our user experience

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

1. Provide a personalized browsing experience
2. Analyze site usage patterns and trends
3. Serve relevant ads or promotional content

4. Sharing Your Information

YYC Buzz does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under specific conditions, including:

1. Partners and Collaborators: With your explicit consent or as anonymous, aggregated data to facilitate promotional activities, enhance user experiences, or provide relevant insights. Your individual identity will remain protected unless explicitly agreed otherwise.
2. Venues and Event Organizers: We may share aggregated usage statistics to help event organizers and venue owners understand engagement with their listings. Additionally, we may share your personal details directly with venues or event organizers if you choose to explicitly like, follow, or subscribe to their specific pages, events, or promotions.
3. Legal Authorities: We may disclose personal information when required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our legal rights, property, or the safety of YYC Buzz and its users.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to inherent risks in transmitting information online.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

YYC Buzz does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without consent, please contact us immediately, and we will remove the information promptly.

8. Accessing and Updating Your Information

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us directly via email (contact@yyc.buzz).

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

YYC Buzz may update this policy occasionally. We will indicate changes by updating the “Last Updated“ date. You should review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at: contact@yyc.buzz