Effective Date: 06/30/2026 Last Updated: 06/30/2026
Local Buzz Media, LLC (“Oregon Buzz,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) publishes theoregonbuzz.com and the Oregon Buzz email newsletter. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the practices described here.
If you have questions, contact us at hello@bendbuzz.com.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us directly
- Email address and (optionally) name, when you subscribe to the Oregon Buzz newsletter
- Information you submit through contact forms, surveys, polls, or reader submissions
- Any details you share when you reply to our emails or contact us directly
Information collected automatically When you visit theoregonbuzz.com, we and our partners may automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click activity
- Approximate location (city/region level, derived from IP address)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)
Information from third parties We use Beehiiv to manage our email newsletter, and Beehiiv may collect email engagement data (opens, clicks) on our behalf. We may also use website analytics and advertising partners described below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver the Oregon Buzz newsletter and manage subscriptions
- Operate, maintain, and improve theoregonbuzz.com
- Understand how readers use our site and newsletter, so we can improve our content
- Serve and measure advertising, including personalized ads (see Section 5)
- Respond to your questions, comments, or requests
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or abuse
We do not sell your email address to third parties, and we do not share your personal contact information with advertisers.
3. Email Newsletter
When you subscribe to Oregon Buzz, we collect your email address through our email service provider, Beehiiv. Beehiiv processes this data on our behalf in accordance with its own privacy policy, available at beehiiv’s privacy policy.
Every newsletter issue includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time by clicking that link or by emailing us at hello@bendbuzz.com. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and will honor unsubscribe requests promptly.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand site traffic and reader behavior through analytics tools
- Support advertising, including personalized and interest-based ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of our site function.
5. Advertising and Third-Party Vendors
theoregonbuzz.com displays advertising through third-party advertising partners, which may include [Mediavine and/or Raptive — update once confirmed] and Google Ad Manager. These partners and their vendors may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites, in order to provide personalized advertising.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
A full list of third-party advertising vendors that may collect and use data on this site is available here: Google Ad Tech Providers list.
6. Analytics
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These services collect information such as pages viewed, time on site, and general location, and may use cookies to do so. You can learn more about Google’s practices at Google’s Privacy & Terms and opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
All visitors
- You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- You may disable cookies through your browser settings
- You may opt out of personalized advertising using the tools linked in Section 5
California residents (CCPA/CPRA) If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your information, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (which, under California law, can include certain advertising cookie practices). To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@bendbuzz.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
European users (GDPR) If you are located in the European Economic Area or UK, you have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, and to data portability. Contact us at hello@bendbuzz.com to make a request.
8. Children’s Privacy
Oregon Buzz is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it.
9. Data Retention
We retain subscriber and website usage data for as long as needed to operate the newsletter and website, or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
11. Third-Party Links
Our newsletter and website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our site or newsletter after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:
Local Buzz Media, LLC at hello@bendbuzz.com