Privacy Policy

Overview

Auburn Business Network ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website buyauburn.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Email subscription data: Email address, state, city, service preferences, and sport preferences when you subscribe to Away Game Alerts or Travel Alerts.
• Business application data: Business name, address, industry, website, description, owner name, email, phone number, and Auburn connection details when you apply to list a business.
• Contact information: Any information you provide when contacting us directly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you email alerts about Auburn-owned businesses based on your preferences (Away Game Alerts, Travel Alerts).
• Process and review business listing applications.
• Display approved business listings on our public directory.
• Communicate with business owners about their listing status and payment.
• Improve our website and services.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database platform with built-in encryption and row-level security. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Business listings: When your business application is approved and paid, your business name, address, industry, website, description, owner name, and contact information will be publicly displayed on our directory.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Service providers: With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting, email delivery), subject to confidentiality obligations.

Email Communications

When you subscribe to our email alerts, you consent to receiving emails from Auburn Business Network related to your selected preferences. Every email we send will include:

• A clear unsubscribe link.
• Our contact information.
• Identification of the message as coming from Auburn Business Network.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or visiting our unsubscribe page. We will process your request within 10 business days.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website does not currently use cookies or third-party analytics tracking. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of email communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

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. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Auburn Business Network
Email: hello@buyauburn.com

Auburn Business Network is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Auburn University. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.