Privacy Policy for The Buzz

Effective Date: November 11, 2025

At The Buzz, a small business located in New Jersey, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers, including both adults and children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website www.thebuzznj.com, use our services, or interact with us in person or online. We serve a diverse audience, including families and individuals of all ages, so we take extra care to comply with applicable laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for users under 13 years old.

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you are a parent or guardian of a child under 13, please review this policy carefully and contact us if you have questions about your child’s information.

  1. Information We Collect
    • We collect information to provide and improve our services, which may include educational workshops, online bookings, or merchandise sales. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with us:
      • Personal Information
        • From Adults (13 and older): Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information (e.g., credit card details processed via secure third-party providers), and preferences (e.g., event interests).
        • From Children (under 13):  Only with verifiable parental consent, as required by COPPA. This may include name, age, email, or parent/guardian contact info for event registration or participation. We do not collect sensitive information from children, such as health data.
      • Automatically Collected Information
        • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources).
        • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7 for details).
        • Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).
      • Information from Third Parties
        • We may receive information from partners, such as event co-hosts or payment processors, but only to the extent necessary for service delivery.
        • We do not collect information from children without prior parental consent and will delete any such information if consent is revoked.
  2. How We Use Your Information
    • We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
      • To process registrations, payments, and fulfill orders or services.
      • To communicate with you (e.g., confirmations, newsletters, or updates) – you can opt out at any time.
      • To personalize your experience (e.g., recommend events based on past participation).
      • To improve our services, analyze trends, and prevent fraud.
      • For legal compliance, such as responding to subpoenas or protecting our rights.
      • For children’s information, use is strictly limited to the purpose for which parental consent was obtained (e.g., event participation) and not for marketing.
  3. How We Share Your Information
    • We do not sell personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
      • **Service Providers:** With trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors like Stripe, email services like Mailchimp) who help us operate, under strict confidentiality agreements.
      • **Business Partners:** For co-hosted events, with their explicit consent.
      • **Legal Requirements:** If required by law, such as under New Jersey consumer protection laws or federal regulations like COPPA.
      • **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
    • We ensure that any sharing with third parties includes protections for children’s data.
  4. Data Security
    • We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, such as encryption for sensitive data and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals as required by New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 56:8-161 et seq.).
  5. Your Rights and Choices
    • Under applicable laws, including the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (if in effect) and COPPA, you have the following rights:
      • **Access and Correction:** Request to see or update your personal information.
      • **Deletion:** Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations; for children, parents can request deletion at any time).
      • **Opt-Out:** Unsubscribe from marketing emails or cookies.
      • **Parental Controls for Children:** Parents can review, delete, or revoke consent for their child’s data by contacting us.
    • To exercise these rights, email us at admin@thebuzz.com. We will respond within 30 days.
  6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
    • The Buzz is committed to protecting children’s privacy online. Our services are not directed to children under 13, but if a child under 13 provides information (e.g., via a website form), we will not use it without verifiable parental consent. Parents can:
      • Review what information we have about their child.
      • Refuse further collection or use.
      • Direct us to delete the information.
    • We do not condition participation in activities on collecting children’s information beyond what’s necessary.
  7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
    • We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your experience. You can manage preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy:
    • Essential cookies: For site functionality.
    • Analytics cookies: To understand usage (e.g., via Google Analytics, anonymized where possible).
    • We do not use behavioral advertising cookies that target children.
  8. Data Retention
    • We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., 2 years for customer records) or as required by law. Children’s information is deleted upon request or when no longer needed for the consented purpose.
  9. International Transfers
    • As a New Jersey-based business, we primarily store data in the U.S. If data is transferred internationally, we ensure equivalent protections.
  10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    • We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. We will notify you via email or website posting at least 30 days before changes take effect, unless required sooner by law.
  11. Contact Us
    • If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
      • The Buzz
        25 Washington St, Tenafly, NJ, 07670
      • Email: admin@thebuzz.com
      • Phone: 
    • For children’s privacy concerns, use the same contact info – we respond promptly to parental inquiries.