Privacy Policy

Welcome to BudsFeed's Privacy Policy, a comprehensive overview of how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or make a purchase on our website, budsfeed.com (referred to as the "Site").

  1. Personal Information Collection: When you access the Site, certain information about your device is automatically collected, including details about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some cookies installed on your device. As you navigate the Site, we gather data about the specific web pages or products you view, referral sources, and your interactions with the Site. This automatically-collected information is termed "Device Information."

We gather Device Information using the following technologies:

  • "Cookies" are data files placed on your device, often including an anonymous unique identifier. For more about cookies and how to disable them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

  • "Log files" track actions on the Site, capturing data such as your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.

  • "Web beacons," "tags," and "pixels" are electronic files recording how you browse the Site.

When you make a purchase or attempt one on the Site, we collect specific information from you, including your name, billing and shipping addresses, payment details (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. This information is referred to as "Order Information."

Throughout this Privacy Policy, the term "Personal Information" encompasses both Device Information and Order Information.

  1. Use of Personal Information: Order Information collected is primarily utilized to fulfill orders placed on the Site. This includes processing payment details, arranging shipping, and generating invoices and order confirmations.

Furthermore, we utilize Order Information to:

  • Communicate with you;
  • Assess potential risks or fraudulent activity in orders;
  • Provide you with product or service-related information or advertisements, based on your preferences.

Device Information aids in risk assessment and fraud prevention (especially via your IP address). It is also employed to enhance and optimize the Site, such as generating analytics about customer browsing behavior and interactions, as well as evaluating the success of marketing and advertising efforts.

  1. Sharing Your Personal Information: We share your Personal Information with third parties to support our use of that information, as previously outlined. For instance, we utilize BigCommerce to power our online store—details about BigCommerce's usage of your Personal Information can be found at https://www.bigcommerce.com/privacy/. Additionally, Google Analytics helps us comprehend customer use of the Site—more about Google's handling of Personal Information can be found at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. To opt-out of Google Analytics, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Your Personal Information may also be shared to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests for information, or protect our rights.

  1. Targeted Advertising: Personal Information is utilized to provide you with targeted ads or marketing communications that we believe may interest you. For insights on how targeted advertising functions, refer to the Network Advertising Initiative's ("NAI") educational page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.

You can opt out of targeted advertising using the following links:

Further opt-out options are available through the Digital Advertising Alliance's portal: http://optout.aboutads.info/.

  1. Do Not Track: Please note that our Site's data collection and usage practices do not change based on your browser's Do Not Track signal.

  2. Your Rights: If you are a European resident, you possess the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information in our possession. To exercise this right, contact us through the provided contact information below.

  3. Data Retention: Your Order Information will be retained for our records after placing an order on the Site, unless you request its deletion.

  4. Changes: This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, operational requirements, or legal regulations.

  5. Minors: BudsFeed is not intended for individuals under the age of 21.

  6. Contact Us: For additional information about our privacy practices, questions, or complaints, reach out to us via email at hi@budsfeed.com or using any preferred method specified on our Contact Us page.

By visiting or making a purchase on BudsFeed's Site, you acknowledge and consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information while providing you with an exceptional online experience.