Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bushdrum is an event discovery service that helps you find events in your city. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website at bushdrum.com.

2. Data Controller

Bushdrum
Contact: [email protected]

3. Information We Collect

Without an account

If you use Bushdrum without creating an account, we collect only anonymous analytics data (via Google Analytics) if you have given consent. We do not collect any personally identifiable information from anonymous visitors.

With an account

When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and provider ID (Google, Apple, or email magic link) for authentication purposes.

Event recommendations

When you interact with events (saving, clicking, sharing, searching, filtering), we build a taste profile based on your preferences for event categories, vibes, and tags. This profile is used to personalize your event feed with a "For You" sort option.

Your taste profile is fully transparent: you can view it at /profile, adjust any scores manually, and delete it entirely at any time. Deleting the profile removes all interaction history and resets recommendations.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Essential cookies: Session management and consent preference storage. These do not require consent.
Analytics cookies: Google Analytics, used only with your explicit consent.
Advertising cookies: Google AdSense, used only with your explicit consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

5. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics — website usage analytics (consent required)
Google AdSense — display advertising (consent required)
Google / Apple / Bluesky — authentication providers

6. Data Retention

Account data is retained while your account is active and deleted upon request. Analytics data is retained per Google's standard data retention policies.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

Access — request a copy of your personal data
Rectification — correct inaccurate personal data
Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
Data portability — receive your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent — revoke consent for cookies/tracking at any time
Lodge a complaint — file a complaint with your local supervisory authority

8. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. 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.