Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-12-05

This Privacy Policy explains how ExRoast.buzz ("we", "us", "the Service") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website and services. Our goal is to collect only the information necessary to provide the product and to protect our users.

Information We Collect

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

Third-Party Services

We rely on third-party providers for payments, hosting, and analytics. These providers may receive limited data needed to perform their services (for example, payment processors receive transaction details). Please review the privacy policies of those providers.

Payments and Refunds

Payments are processed by third-party gateways (for example, Paddle). We retain transaction metadata (provider reference, amount, date) to support refunds and disputes. Our Refund Policy is available at /refund-policy.

Data Retention and Security

We retain account and transaction data as long as necessary to provide the Service and to comply with legal obligations. We apply industry-standard security practices to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

GDPR / CCPA — Your Rights and How We Handle Personal Data

We take privacy and regulatory compliance seriously. Below is a clear summary of how we handle personal data for users in the EU (GDPR) and California (CCPA). If you have additional questions or would like to make a rights request, contact us at contact@exroast.buzz.

What personal data we process

When you use ExRoast.buzz we may collect or process the following categories of personal data: user account email and profile fields, the short story or content you submit to generate a roast (which may include names or other personal details you choose to provide), transaction metadata (payment provider reference, amount, date), and technical logs (IP address, browser/user-agent, timestamps) used for fraud prevention and diagnostics.

Lawful basis for processing (GDPR)

Our primary lawful basis for processing your submitted content is consent — you voluntarily provide the short story/inputs used to generate content. For transactional data (payments) and fraud prevention we rely on legitimate interests and contractual necessity to fulfil purchases. If you create an account, processing of account-related data is necessary to provide the service and support.

Your rights (GDPR & CCPA)

How to make a rights request

Email contact@exroast.buzz with the subject line "Privacy Request" and include your account email and a short description of the request. We will verify your identity where necessary and respond within 30 days. For deletion requests we will remove your account and user-submitted content from our active systems and notify third-party processors where possible; complete removal from third-party backups may take longer.

Data minimization & retention

We retain only the data necessary to provide the service and for legal/operational purposes. User-submitted content (stories used to create roasts) is retained for 90 days by default to support delivery and troubleshooting, and may be deleted earlier on request. Transaction metadata is retained as long as necessary for accounting and refunds (typically up to 7 years depending on local law). We anonymize or remove identifiers where feasible.

Moderation, safety & content policy

Content generated by ExRoast.buzz is intended for entertainment. Users are responsible for any personal information they include in submissions. We prohibit content that encourages violence, hate, or unlawful activity. We may remove content or suspend accounts that violate our Terms of Service. Moderation is a combination of automated safeguards and manual review where necessary to enforce policies.

Data sharing & third-party processors

We use third-party providers to deliver the service (examples: Paddle for payments, Supabase for data, and AI/audio providers for generation). These providers receive only the data necessary to perform their functions (for example, Paddle receives payment/billing info). We require processors to follow appropriate security and confidentiality obligations.

Security measures

We implement industry-standard security practices including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and regular audits. While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure; report suspected breaches to contact@exroast.buzz.

Data controller & contact details

Data controller: Opencipher Tech (trading as ExRoast.buzz). Registered address: NO. 4 Mc Dermott Road, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. For data, privacy, or legal inquiries contact contact@exroast.buzz.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and to enhance the user experience. You can opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings. We use third-party analytics providers; consult those providers' privacy policies for details.

Third-Party Processors

We use third-party processors for payments and hosting. Key examples: Paddle (payments), Supabase (data hosting), and any AI providers used to generate content. These providers receive only the data necessary to perform their services. We recommend listing the specific providers you rely on in production and linking to their privacy policies.

Delivery of Digital Goods

Digital goods are delivered immediately after successful payment: a download link will appear on the purchase confirmation page and an email with the link will be sent to the address you provided. If delivery fails, contact support at contact@exroast.buzz.

Children

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Content Disclaimer

Content is user-generated humor; we don't endorse negativity.Users are responsible for the content they submit and must not use the Service to harass, threaten, or defame others.

Changes

We may update this policy periodically. When material changes occur we will post the updated date at the top of this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, contact contact@exroast.buzz.