Buddies Union | Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and process your personal information when you access our website. It applies exclusively to information collected online through our Site and does not cover offline activities or data gathered by third-party sites linked to or accessible from our platform. By using our Site, you acknowledge and accept this Privacy Policy and agree to the terms regarding the collection and processing of your personal information as outlined below. If you do not agree with these terms, we kindly ask that you refrain from using the Buddies Union website.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as through commenting on materials or submitting feedback forms. You are free to browse the Site without sharing personal details.

Personal Information

When users engage with the Site (e.g., by submitting feedback or comments), they may provide the following:

• Name
• Email address
• Optional links to personal websites or social media profiles

Additionally, the Site administration may receive technical details such as the commenter’s IP address.

Why We Collect Your Data

By providing personal information, you consent to its collection and use for purposes including but not limited to:

• Sending notifications about new comments via email
• Responding to user inquiries
• Delivering requested information or services
• Enhancing the quality of the Site and its services
• Internal statistical and analytical purposes

Data Processing

Processing of personal data includes any operations performed on the data, such as collection, storage, organization, retrieval, use, transfer, deletion, or destruction. Rest assured, your personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties unless legally required.

You have the right to unsubscribe from comment notifications or revoke consent for data processing at any time. Simply follow the "unsubscribe" link provided in our emails or send a request via email to our administration.

Children’s Access

This website is not intended for children, and they are not permitted to use it.

Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather statistical data.

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small data file stored on your device via your web browser. It may contain information about:

• Pages you visited on our Site
• Time spent on pages
• Your Internet service provider’s domain name
• Your country and device specifications
• External sites that referred you to our Site

Importantly, cookies do not record personal details such as your email address or identity.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies help us improve our Site by:

• Generating statistical reports
• Assessing visitor volume and page popularity
• Ensuring compatibility with different browsers
• Making navigation more intuitive and user-friendly

We also use Google Analytics to collect and analyze site traffic data, which may involve cookies.

Managing Cookies

You can configure your browser to block cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Each browser has different settings—please refer to your browser’s "Help" section for guidance.

Sharing of Information

Our Site participates in Google’s advertising network, which uses cookies for ad personalization. Here’s how this partnership works:

• Third-Party Cookies: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to display ads on our Site.
• AdSense Program: These cookies enable Google to serve personalized ads based on users’ visits to our Site and other websites.
• Privacy Protection: Cookies used for advertising purposes do not collect sensitive personal information like names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses.

All information gathered by Google is subject to its own privacy practices. For more information, please review the Google Privacy Policy.

Your Privacy Matters

At Buddies Union, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and providing transparency about how it is collected and used. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us via email.