Privacy Policy
Buzword Ink: The Author's Ally website is owned by Buzword Ink, which is a data controller of your personal data.
We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by Buzword Ink: The Author's Ally, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using Buzword Ink: The Author's Ally website.
We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.
Personal information we collect:
When you visit the Buzword Ink: The Author's Ally, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.” Moreover, we might collect the personal data you provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Address, payment information, etc.) during registration to be able to fulfill the agreement.
Why do we process your data?
Our top priority is customer data security, and, as such, we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that it would identify any particular user of the system.
You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information, by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the website’s features, or you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling a form, you may provide personal data to us, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, telephone number. You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you won’t be able to receive our Newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us via alsvoice@gmail.com.
Your privacy rights:
If you are a resident of the United States, particularly in states that have enacted comprehensive privacy laws (such as California, Virginia, etc.), you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
The Right to Know/Access: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
The Right to Correct Inaccurate Personal Information: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
The Right to Delete (Erase): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
The Right to Opt-Out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Information: You have the right to direct us not to "sell" or "share" your personal information to third parties. (Note: These terms can have specific legal definitions, often related to cross-context behavioral advertising.)
The Right to Limit the Use of Sensitive Personal Information: For certain states (like California), you have the right to limit the use or disclosure of your sensitive personal information to that which is necessary to perform the services or provide the goods reasonably expected by an average consumer.
The Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: You have the right to opt-out of the processing of your personal information for the purposes of targeted advertising.
The Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.
If you are a European resident, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
The right to be informed.
The right of access.
The right to rectification.
The right to erasure.
The right to restrict processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to object.
Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.
Additionally, if you are a European resident, we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example, if you make an order through the Site), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information might be transferred outside of Europe, including Canada and the United States.
How to exercise your privacy rights:
To exercise any of the rights described above, please submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing us at alsvoice@gmail.com or by mailing a letter to 279 Big Island Rd, Forest City, NC 28043. When submitting a request, please provide the following information so we can verify your identity and understand your request:
Your full name (as it appears on your account, if applicable).
The email address associated with your use of our services.
The specific right you wish to exercise (e.g., Right of Access, Right to Deletion, Opt-Out of Sale).
Your country or state of residence (if comfortable sharing, this helps determine which specific laws apply).
Specific Opt-Out Rights (U.S. Residents)
Our Response Process
Verification: We will acknowledge your request and may need to request additional information to reasonably verify you are the consumer about whom we collected personal information, or that you are an authorized agent acting on their behalf.
Timeline: We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by the applicable law (e.g., typically 30 days for GDPR requests, and 45 days for CCPA/CPRA requests, with possible extensions).
Important Note for European Residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates the GDPR.
Links to other websites:
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.
Information security:
We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.
Legal disclosure:
We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Contact information:
If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to alsvoice@gmail.com.
