1. Information We Collect

Account Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and business details when you register as an advertiser.

Payment Information: Transaction records but not full payment credentials (processed through secure third-party gateways).

Campaign Data: Ad content, targeting preferences, budget settings, and performance metrics.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information when you access your dashboard.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1. To operate and maintain our advertising platform.

2.2. To process your campaigns and display your ads to targeted audiences.

2.3. To calculate and collect payments for advertising services.

2.4. To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

2.5. To send important notifications about your campaigns (approvals, low balance alerts, etc.).

2.6. To improve and optimize our advertising services.

3. Information Sharing

3.1. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3.2. We may share aggregated, anonymized statistics about ad performance.

3.3. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

3.4. Your ads are displayed to website visitors, but your identity as an advertiser is not disclosed unless you choose to reveal it.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account information as long as you maintain an advertiser account. Campaign data is retained for up to 12 months after campaign completion for reporting purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting support.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to authenticate your login, remember preferences, and track campaign performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect dashboard functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for payment processing, analytics, and support. These services have their own privacy policies governing your data.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at privacy@addybuddy.com to exercise these rights.

9. Children's Privacy

Our advertising services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or dashboard notification.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: privacy@addybuddy.com

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