Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 October 2026This Privacy Policy explains how Buzz Around Business ("we", "us" or "our") collects, uses, shares and protects information when you visit buzzaroundbusiness.com (the "Website"), read our articles, subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.

By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

Information we collect

Information you give us. When you fill in our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, create an account or write to us, we collect the details you share, such as your name, email address and the content of your message.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Website, we and our partners automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, the pages you visit, the time spent on them and the website that referred you to us. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as passwords of other services, financial account details, health information or biometric data.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:
• run, maintain and improve the Website and our content;
• reply to your questions, feedback and requests;
• send our newsletter and updates, if you have subscribed;
• understand how readers use the Website, so we can make it better;
• show advertisements, including ads that may be relevant to your interests;
• detect and prevent fraud, spam, abuse and security problems; and
• meet our legal obligations.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to keep the Website working properly, remember your preferences, measure traffic and show advertisements.

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the Website may not work properly if you do.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to show advertisements on the Website. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this Website and other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

To learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors find and use the Website. These tools collect information such as the pages you visit and how long you stay, in a form that does not directly identify you. You can learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy, and you can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Embedded content and third-party links

Our articles may include embedded content, such as YouTube videos or social media posts. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited the other website, and that website may collect data about you.

The Website also links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share information only:
• with service providers who help us run the Website, such as our hosting, email, analytics and advertising partners, and only for those purposes;
• when required by law, a court order or a government authority; and
• to protect the rights, safety and property of Buzz Around Business, our readers or others.

Data security and retention

We take reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no method of sending or storing data over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We keep personal information only for as long as we need it for the purposes described in this policy, or as long as the law requires.

Your rights and choices

Subject to applicable law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you may:
• ask what personal data we hold about you;
• ask us to correct or update inaccurate data;
• ask us to delete your data, where we are not required to keep it;
• withdraw your consent at any time; and
• unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email.

To make a request, email us at contact@buzzaroundbusiness.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on your request.

Children’s privacy

The Website is meant for general readers and is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has shared personal data with us, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page regularly.

Grievance Officer and contact

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact our Grievance Officer:

Grievance Officer, Buzz Around Business
Email: contact@buzzaroundbusiness.com

We will acknowledge your complaint and try to resolve it within the time required by law.