Last updated: 1 May 2025
1 Who We Are
PuzBuz (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the blog at https://puzbuz.online/ (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information— even if you visit through VPNs, proxies, or other anonymizers. Using the Site means you accept the practices below.
2 Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Purpose / Legal Basis* |
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| Data you provide | Name, email address, phone number (e.g., when you email us) | • Respond to messages • Provide requested content. GDPR bases: Consent or Legitimate Interest |
| Automatically collected | IP address, browser type, device data, referring pages, coarse geolocation; gathered via cookies & pixels | • Site analytics • Ad delivery & fraud-prevention. GDPR bases: Legitimate Interest, Consent (EEA) |
*For California residents these uses qualify as “business purposes.” We do not sell personal information.
3 Cookies & Similar Technologies
| Tool | What It Does | Opt-Out / Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Counts visits & shows how people use our Site | Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on |
| Google AdSense (non-personalized ads) | Serves context-based ads; uses cookies for frequency capping, fraud detection & aggregated reporting | Ads Settings or disable cookies in your browser |
| Meta (Facebook) Pixel | Measures visits that come from Facebook/Instagram, helps us understand campaign performance | Adjust Facebook ad settings or use browser add-ons that block social pixels |
No interest-based ads: We have disabled AdSense personalization; Google’s February 2025 publisher rules still let it store limited cookies for measurement and fraud-prevention Google HelpGoogle Help.
Most browsers let you delete or block cookies; doing so may affect Site features.
4 How We Use Data
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Operate, maintain & improve the Site
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Answer your emails or requests
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Show contextual advertising & measure performance
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Detect, prevent & address misuse
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Comply with legal obligations
5 Sharing & Disclosure
We never sell or rent your data. We share it only:
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With service providers (Google, Meta) under contracts that protect your privacy
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If required by law or to protect safety, rights, or property
6 International Transfers
Servers may reside outside your country. When sending EU/EEA or UK data abroad, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.
7 Your Rights
| Region | Your Choices |
|---|---|
| EU/EEA & UK (GDPR) | Access, correct, delete, restrict, object, data portability, withdraw consent |
| California (CCPA/CPRA) | Know, delete, correct, opt-out of “sale”/“sharing” (we do none), non-discrimination |
To exercise rights: email info@puzbuz.online with the subject “Privacy Request.” Verification may be required—especially if you use a VPN.
8 VPNs & Anonymizers
We permit anonymized access, but regional privacy laws still apply. Some rights (e.g., geo-specific opt-outs) may require proof of residency.
9 Data Security & Retention
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards and keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above or as law requires.
10 Children
Content is not aimed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data. Contact us if you believe we have done so.
11 Third-Party Links
Our articles may link to external sites. We aren’t responsible for their content or privacy practices.
12 Changes
We may revise this Policy. The “Last updated” date reflects the current version.
13 Contact
Email info@puzbuz.online with any privacy question.