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www.listenbuddies.com Privacy Policy

Type of website: Social
Effective date: 31st day of March, 2025

www.listenbuddies.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by Andrew Joe. Andrew Joe is the data controller and can be contacted at:

📧 andrewajoe@gmail.com

Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:

  1. The personal data we will collect
  2. Use of collected data
  3. Who has access to the data collected
  4. The rights of Site users
  5. The Site's cookie policy

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR

For users in the European Union, we adhere to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we are not required under Article 37 of the GDPR.

Consent

By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

  1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the administrator.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect prior lawful processing.

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR.
We rely on the following basis:

  • Users have provided their consent for one or more specific purposes.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data necessary to fulfill the purposes in this policy.

Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Location
  • Hardware and software details
  • Clicked links
  • Content viewed

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Payment information

Method of Collection: Creating an account

How We Use Personal Data

  • Automatically collected data: Statistics
  • Manually collected data: Basic communication with users

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

We may disclose user data to members of our organization who reasonably need access to fulfill the purposes in this policy.

Other Disclosures

We may disclose user data:

  1. If the law requires it
  2. For any legal proceeding
  3. To protect our legal rights
  4. To potential buyers if we sell the company

We are not responsible for third-party privacy policies if you follow links from our Site.

How Long We Store Personal Data

Data will be stored until its purpose has been fulfilled.
You will be notified if it is kept longer.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

  • Strong browser encryption
  • Secure servers and facilities
  • Access limited to employees and providers bound by confidentiality agreements

While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee 100% security due to internet risks.

Your Rights as a User (Under GDPR)

  1. Right to be informed
  2. Right of access
  3. Right to rectification
  4. Right to erasure
  5. Right to restrict processing
  6. Right to data portability
  7. Right to object

Children

  • Minimum age: 18
  • No data is knowingly collected from children under 16
  • If discovered, such data will be deleted immediately
  • Parents/guardians may contact the privacy officer for concerns

Accessing, Modifying, or Deleting Your Data

Contact:

Andrew Joe
📧 andrewajoe@gmail.com

How to Opt-Out

  • Users can opt out of marketing emails by clicking unsubscribe or updating account preferences.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small files stored on a user's hard drive to collect browsing data.

You may:

  • Be notified when a cookie is sent
  • Disable cookies in your browser (may affect experience)

Types of Cookies Used:

  • Functional Cookies: Remember your selections for future visits

Modifications

This policy may be updated to comply with the law or reflect data practices.
Changes will be marked by an updated "Effective Date."
Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically. We may also notify users by email if appropriate.

Complaints

If you have complaints about our data processing, please contact us first.
You may also file a complaint directly with a supervisory authority.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints, contact:

Andrew Joe
📧 andrewajoe@gmail.com