1. Who We Are
The TX Buzz is a Texas-based local media network operating city community sites across Texas, including cedarparkbuzz.com and *.thetxbuzz.com subdomains. We are operated by Design Ad Management. References to "we," "us," or "our" refer to The TX Buzz and Design Ad Management.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Business listing information — Business name, address, phone, website, hours, description, category, and logo/photos submitted by business owners.
- Account & billing information — Name, email address, and payment details collected at checkout (processed securely by Stripe — we never store card numbers).
- Voter information — First name, last name, and email address collected when casting votes in our Best Of voting features.
- Review information — Name, email, star rating, and written review submitted through our review system.
- Usage data — Pages visited, time on site, and general analytics collected through standard web analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To publish and manage your business listing on our platform
- To process and manage subscription payments
- To send billing receipts and service-related communications
- To send local promotional updates to users who have opted in
- To display community reviews and Best Of voting results
- To improve our platform and user experience
- To respond to customer support inquiries
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Promotional Emails & Opt-In
When casting a vote in our Best Of features, users are offered the option to opt in to local promotions and updates from Cedar Park businesses. This is entirely optional. If you opt in, you may receive periodic emails featuring local deals, events, and business spotlights.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
5. Payment Processing
All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc., a PCI-compliant payment processor. We do not store credit card numbers or sensitive payment data on our servers. By making a payment, you also agree to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
6. Cookies & Analytics
Our websites may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site. This includes anonymous usage statistics. We do not use cookies to track you across third-party websites for advertising purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account or listing is active, or as needed to provide services. If you cancel your listing, we may retain certain records for legal and accounting purposes for up to 3 years.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of promotional communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@designadmanagement.com.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:
- Email: info@designadmanagement.com
- Support: thetxbuzz.com/support