Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Introduction

Risigesh Nivakaran, operating as Buzz Hypnotica (“Buzz Hypnotica,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://buzzhypnotica.com (the “Site”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly and information we collect automatically.

A. Information You Provide Directly:

  • Strategic Intake & Contact Forms: When you request a consultation or contact us, we collect personal and business identifiers, including your Full Name, Work Email, Company Name, and Website URL. We also collect commercial information and business insights you choose to provide, such as your business objectives, challenges, and approximate marketing budget.

  • Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter or “briefing,” we collect your email address.

B. Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Log and Usage Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information when you access our Site. This data may include your IP address, browser type and settings, device information, the date and time of your request, and how you interacted with our Site.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information for essential operations, performance analytics, and marketing.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

  • To Provide and Manage Our Services: To respond to your inquiries, schedule strategic consultations, and fulfill our contractual obligations. The business details you provide help us prepare for consultations so they are valuable to you.

  • To Communicate With You: To send you marketing communications, such as our newsletter (where you have consented), and to provide you with updates about our services. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.

  • For Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage trends, administer the Site, and improve the user experience and our service offerings.

  • For Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect the security and integrity of our Site and our business.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. To provide and operate the Buzz Hypnotica website and services, we may share your information with the following categories of third-party service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf.

  • Website Analytics Services: To understand user behavior and site performance. (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar).

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & All-in-One Marketing Platforms: To manage client data, communications, and marketing funnels. (e.g., HubSpot, GoHighLevel).

  • Email Marketing Platforms: To manage and deploy email newsletters and campaigns. (e.g., Klaviyo, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign).

  • Digital Advertising Platforms: To execute targeted advertising campaigns and measure their effectiveness. This may involve using pixels or cookies to track conversions. (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn Ads).

  • Scheduling and Automation Tools: To facilitate booking consultations and automate workflows. (e.g., Calendly, Zapier).

  • Cloud Hosting and Infrastructure Services: The third-party services that host our website and its underlying data.

We may also disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, a judicial proceeding, court order, or other legal process.

4. Your Data Protection Rights

In accordance with Canadian privacy law and global best practices, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

  • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

  • The right to erasure (or “to be forgotten”): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • The right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your data at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@buzzhypnotica.com.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. Our service providers are primarily located in Canada and the United States. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security and Retention

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Protecting the privacy of young people is especially important. This Site is not intended for unsupervised use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

For Minors between the ages of 13 and the age of majority in their jurisdiction, we require that a parent or legal guardian provide consent before the Minor uses the Site and provides any personal information to us.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a user under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at legal@buzzhypnotica.com.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: legal@buzzhypnotica.com.

Thank You. Your Request is Received.

We are reviewing the information you provided. You can expect to hear from our Principal Strategist within one business day to schedule your complimentary 30-minute Strategic Consultation.