Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Date]

At BuddyHow (https://buddyhow.com/), your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit and interact with our website.

By using the BuddyHow website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. Please read it carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you visit BuddyHow or register an account, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Social media handles (if you connect via social media platforms)
• User account details (username, password)
• Billing information (if you make a purchase, such as for games, services, or memberships)

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information, which includes:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Referring website URLs
• Pages you visit on BuddyHow
• Duration of visits

This information is primarily used to improve the functionality and user experience of the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To Provide Services: To create and manage your account, respond to inquiries, and offer customer support.
• To Improve User Experience: To personalize the website’s content and provide relevant game recommendations and advertisements.
• To Communicate: To send you updates, newsletters, promotions, or information about new games and features.
• For Analytics: To track website usage, detect issues, and improve website performance.
• For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, such as a court order.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as pixels, web beacons, and JavaScript) to improve your experience and gather information about how you use the website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, personalize your content, and track site usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality on the website.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as analytics tools, advertising partners, or social media plugins, that may collect information about your use of the website. These third parties are governed by their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Some of the third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics: For tracking website traffic and usage patterns.
• Google AdSense: For serving advertisements on the website.
• Social Media Plugins: For interacting with social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Discord.

Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

5. Data Security

We take your privacy and the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you wish to delete your account or request that we stop using your personal information, please contact us at support@buddyhow.com.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@buddyhow.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

BuddyHow is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@buddyhow.com.

9. International Transfers

If you are accessing BuddyHow from outside [Your Country], please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. By using the website, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: support@buddyhow.com
Phone: +91 7720929839
Address: Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India