Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 30, 2025
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how TucsonBuzz (“TucsonBuzz,” “TucsonBuzz.com,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit TucsonBuzz.com or use any related services (the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. Who May Use TucsonBuzz

TucsonBuzz is a community platform for Tucson, Arizona residents only.

By using the Services, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old, and

  • You currently reside in Arizona, and

  • You agree to the TucsonBuzz User Agreement and this Privacy Policy.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

2. Information We Collect

We collect three categories of information:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

This includes:

  • Account Information

    • Username

    • Email address

    • Password (encrypted)

    • Profile info (bio, neighborhood, avatar)

  • Content You Post

    • Stories

    • Comments

    • Photos, videos, audio

    • Likes, saves, follows

  • Verification Information (if you become Verified)

    • Payment details via our payment processor

    • Name associated with billing

    • Basic Arizona residency confirmations

    • Business info (if applicable)

We never store your full credit card number.
Payment info is stored securely through our payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use the Services, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type, browser, operating system

  • Pages viewed, date/time of visit

  • Session duration

  • Referral URLs

  • General location information (Arizona detection only)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This helps us operate, secure, and improve TucsonBuzz.

2.3 Information from Third Party Services

If you choose to sign in using Google or Facebook, we collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Profile photo

  • Public social identifiers

You may manage what data we can access through your third-party account’s privacy settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and maintain your TucsonBuzz account

  • Allow you to post stories, comments, photos, videos

  • Process payments for Verified Accounts ($9.99/mo)

  • Personalize your feed and recommendations

  • Monitor safety and prevent fraud

  • Enforce our User Agreement and community rules

  • Communicate with you (email notifications, updates)

  • Improve the overall user experience

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use:

  • Essential cookies (login and security)

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics/WordPress stats)

  • Affiliate tracking cookies (e.g., Amazon)

  • Advertising cookie pixels (if applicable)

You may disable cookies via your browser, but some features may not work.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

TucsonBuzz participates in affiliate programs including:

  • Amazon Associates

When you click a link and make a purchase:

  • A tracking cookie may be placed

  • TucsonBuzz may earn a commission

  • You are interacting directly with the third-party retailer

We are not responsible for third-party products, policies, or practices.

6. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only as described:

6.1 With Service Providers

Trusted third parties who help us operate the platform:

  • Hosting providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Payment processors

  • Email delivery services

  • Verification partners

6.2 With Law Enforcement

If required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect users.

6.3 With Third Parties You Interact With

If you comment, post, or upload content publicly, anyone can view it.

6.4 Business Transfers

If TucsonBuzz is ever sold, merged, or transferred, your information may transfer as part of the business.

7. User Content is Public

Anything you post — stories, images, comments — may be:

  • Indexed by search engines

  • Visible to other Arizona users

  • Shared on social media through TucsonBuzz features

  • Featured in curated sections (e.g., “Buzzin Now,” “Spotlights”)

Do not post anything you do not want to become public.

8. Data Retention

We keep your information:

  • As long as your account is active

  • As needed to comply with laws

  • As needed to prevent fraud or misuse

Upon account deletion, some content may remain in backups or in other users’ interactions.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on Arizona and U.S. law, you may request:

  • Access to the data we have on you

  • Deletion of your account

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Stopping emails/marketing

  • Export of your data (where available)

Please contact: [email protected] or use your account settings.

10. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data.
However, no system is 100% secure. You use the Services at your own risk.

11. Links to Third-Party Sites

TucsonBuzz contains links to external sites (Amazon, affiliates, partners).
We are not responsible for:

  • Their privacy practices

  • Their security

  • Their content or products

You should review their policies before engaging with them.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or allow accounts for children under 16.

If you believe a user is under 16, please contact us immediately.

13. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Site or email.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions:

TucsonBuzz Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tucsonbuzz.com