Registration Agreement

Last updated: Sunday, January 26, 2025

Welcome to BluffBuzz.com! By registering an account and using this website, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions. Please read carefully.

1. Eligibility and Legal Age
By registering for an account on BluffBuzz.com, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction. If you are under the legal age, you are not permitted to use this website.

2. Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws while using BluffBuzz.com. This includes but is not limited to laws relating to online behavior, content posting, and intellectual property rights. You are solely responsible for your actions on the site.

3. Use of the Website
As a registered member of BluffBuzz.com, you are permitted to access and use the website to engage with your community, participate in discussions, share content, and interact with other users.

4. Community Guidelines & Content Moderation
While there are no additional community guidelines beyond obeying local and federal laws, please note:

Non-Verified Members: Any posts, comments, or content created by non-verified members are subject to being edited or removed by the site administrators at any time, without notice or explanation. This is to maintain the integrity of the website and ensure compliance with our basic legal standards.

Verified Members: Once your account is verified, you can post and comment without the same level of moderation. Verification typically involves providing accurate and truthful information as requested during the registration process.

5. Content Ownership and License
By submitting content (including but not limited to posts, comments, images, and videos) to BluffBuzz.com, you grant BluffBuzz.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, modify, display, distribute, and reproduce that content across the platform.

6. Termination of Account
BluffBuzz.com reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without notice, if we believe you are violating the terms of this agreement or engaging in activities that may harm the community, violate laws, or negatively impact the website's operations.

7. Changes to This Agreement
BluffBuzz.com reserves the right to update or modify this Registration Agreement at any time. All changes will be posted here, and the effective date will be updated. By continuing to use the website after changes are posted, you agree to those changes.

8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BluffBuzz.com, its affiliates, and its employees from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, arising from your use of the website or your violation of this Registration Agreement.

9. Limitation of Liability
BluffBuzz.com will not be held liable for any damages resulting from your use of the website, including loss of data, unauthorized access, or any other type of harm.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Registration Agreement, please contact us at:

Admin@BluffBuzz.com

Privacy Policy

Last updated: Sunday, January 26, 2025

Privacy Policy for BluffBuzz.com

Welcome to BluffBuzz.com! We are a community-focused website dedicated to connecting the people of Poplar Bluff and the surrounding areas. As a digital town square, we provide a platform for sharing local news, events, discussions, and more. While we strive to protect your privacy, it is important to note that there are no expectations of privacy when using the site. By engaging with BluffBuzz.com, you understand that the content you share may be publicly visible and shared within the community.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and interact with BluffBuzz.com.

1. Information We Collect
When you use BluffBuzz.com, we may collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

Personal Information: If you choose to register for an account or participate in certain activities (such as commenting, posting content, or signing up for notifications), we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and location.

Non-Personal Information: This includes information that cannot be used to directly identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and general browsing behavior on the site.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies—small text files stored on your device—to improve your experience. These cookies help us remember preferences, monitor website traffic, and offer personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

Community Engagement: To enable local discussions, post events, and foster connections within the Poplar Bluff community. Your personal details may help us personalize your experience.

Site Improvements: To monitor and analyze usage patterns, improve functionality, and enhance your experience on BluffBuzz.com.

Communication: To send you updates about community events, news, and relevant information. You may unsubscribe from any newsletters or notifications at any time.

3. No Expectations of Privacy
BluffBuzz.com is intended to be a digital town square—a place where community members can openly engage and interact. There is no expectation of privacy when posting content, commenting, or sharing information on the site. Any content you post or share, such as forum posts, comments, event submissions, or photos, will be visible to other users and may be shared across the site.

Please be mindful of the information you share publicly, as we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your posts. Do not post any private or sensitive information on BluffBuzz.com unless you are comfortable with it being visible to others.

4. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party services that help us operate and maintain BluffBuzz.com, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools.

For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or to protect our legal rights and the rights of others.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we aim to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links
BluffBuzz.com may include links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Your Choices and Rights
As a user of BluffBuzz.com, you have certain rights regarding the information we collect:

Access and Update Your Information: You can access and update the personal information you have provided by logging into your account on BluffBuzz.com.

Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive newsletters, event notifications, or other communications, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or adjusting your preferences in your account settings.

Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on BluffBuzz.com.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are handling your information. By continuing to use BluffBuzz.com, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please feel free to contact us at:

Admin@BluffBuzz.com

By using BluffBuzz.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, and you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described here.

Thank you for being a part of the BluffBuzz community!