Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bourbon Buddy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password, date of birth (for age verification)
• Profile Information: Display name, profile picture, bio, location (optional)
• Content: Videos, livestreams, comments, ratings, and reviews you create
• Communications: Messages you send to other users or to us
• Payment Information: Billing details for premium subscriptions (processed securely through third-party providers)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies
• Video Analytics: View counts, watch time, engagement metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Verify your age for compliance with alcohol-related regulations
• Process your transactions and manage subscriptions
• Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Public Content: Information you choose to make public (streams, comments, ratings)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Know: Request information about data collection and sharing
• Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-Discrimination: Exercise rights without discrimination

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@bourbonbuddy.app

7. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage
• Personalize content and ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of our Service.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we learn we have collected information from someone under 21, we will delete that information promptly.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records

When your account is deleted, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except as required for legal or legitimate business purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Ensuring recipients are in countries with adequate data protection laws
• Obtaining your explicit consent when required

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including:

• Video Processing: MUX for video hosting and streaming
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns
• Payment Processing: Stripe for secure payment handling
• Cloud Infrastructure: For hosting and data storage

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For GDPR inquiries, EU residents may also contact their local data protection authority.