Effective Date: 2025/01/31
Last Updated: 2025/08/04

1. Introduction

Welcome to Popzec (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website popzec.com and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering the latest in pop culture, entertainment news, celebrity coverage, music, movies, and social media trends.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile details
• Profile Customization: Profile picture, bio, favorite celebrities, music preferences, and entertainment interests
• User Content: Comments, posts, fan reactions, celebrity opinions, and entertainment discussions
• Fan Interactions: Votes on polls, participation in celebrity discussions, and entertainment preferences
• Contact Information: When you reach out regarding celebrity news tips, entertainment inquiries, or general support

2.2 Entertainment-Related Data Collection

• Content Preferences: Music genres, favorite artists, movie preferences, TV show interests
• Celebrity Following: Which celebrities, influencers, or YouTube stars you follow or interact with
• Engagement Patterns: Articles read, videos watched, entertainment content shared
• Social Media Integration: If you connect social accounts, we may access public entertainment-related posts

2.3 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent on celebrity articles, entertainment content engagement
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device specifications
• Entertainment Tracking: Music videos watched, celebrity photo galleries viewed, entertainment polls participated in
• Social Sharing: Content shared on social media platforms and engagement metrics

2.4 Third-Party Entertainment Data

• Social Media APIs: Public posts about celebrities, entertainment events, and pop culture trends
• Music & Video Platforms: Integration with streaming services for music and video content
• Entertainment Databases: Celebrity information, movie data, and music chart information

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Content Delivery and Personalization

• Provide personalized entertainment news and celebrity content
• Recommend articles based on your favorite celebrities and entertainment preferences
• Curate music, movie, and TV show content relevant to your interests
• Send notifications about your favorite celebrities, artists, or influencers

3.2 Community and Fan Engagement

• Process and display your comments on celebrity articles and entertainment news
• Facilitate fan discussions and celebrity debates (subject to admin approval)
• Enable voting on entertainment polls and celebrity rankings
• Connect fans with similar entertainment interests

3.3 Entertainment Industry Coverage

• Aggregate and analyze entertainment trends and celebrity popularity
• Track viral content, memes, and social media trends
• Monitor celebrity controversies and entertainment industry developments
• Provide real-time updates on entertainment events and award shows

3.4 Marketing and Communication

• Send entertainment newsletters and celebrity news updates
• Share exclusive content about your favorite stars and influencers
• Promote entertainment events, concerts, and movie releases
• Provide targeted advertising based on entertainment preferences

4. Celebrity and Entertainment Content

4.1 Public Figure Information

• We collect and publish publicly available information about celebrities, influencers, and public figures

• Information sources include press releases, social media posts, interviews, and public appearances
• We respect privacy boundaries while covering entertainment industry news

4.2 User-Generated Entertainment Content

• Fan comments, celebrity opinions, and entertainment discussions
• User-submitted celebrity photos, fan art, and entertainment content (with proper permissions)
• Entertainment polls, rankings, and fan voting activities

4.3 Social Media and Influencer Tracking

• Monitor public social media posts by celebrities and influencers
• Track trending hashtags, viral content, and entertainment memes

• Analyze YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other platform activities of public figures

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

5.2 Entertainment Industry Sharing

We may share aggregated, non-personal data about entertainment trends, celebrity popularity, and fan preferences with:

• Entertainment industry professionals for market research
• Record labels, movie studios, and talent agencies (anonymized data only)
• Academic researchers studying pop culture and entertainment trends

5.3 Limited Sharing Circumstances

• Service Providers: Social media APIs, entertainment databases, streaming platforms
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect against harassment of public figures
• Safety and Security: To prevent cyberbullying, doxxing, or harassment of celebrities or users
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

5.4 Public Entertainment Information

• Approved comments on celebrity articles are publicly visible
• Fan polls, rankings, and entertainment preferences may be shared publicly
• Celebrity news and entertainment content are publicly accessible

6. Entertainment Industry Compliance

6.1 Celebrity Privacy Rights

• We respect privacy rights of public figures while covering newsworthy events
• We do not publish private, non-newsworthy information about celebrities’ personal lives
• We follow industry standards for entertainment journalism and celebrity coverage

6.2 Social Media Platform Compliance

• We comply with terms of service for all social media platforms we monitor
• We respect copyright and intellectual property rights of entertainment content
• We follow fair use guidelines when sharing entertainment media

7. Data Security and Celebrity Protection

7.1 Security Measures

• Industry-standard encryption for all user data and celebrity information
• Secure servers and access controls for sensitive entertainment industry data
• Regular security audits and monitoring for threats
• Protection against doxxing and harassment of public figures

7.2 Anti-Harassment Policies

• Zero tolerance for cyberbullying of celebrities or influencers
• Proactive monitoring for threatening or harassing content
• Cooperation with law enforcement on serious threats against public figures

8. Your Rights and Entertainment Preferences

8.1 Account and Preference Management

• Update your favorite celebrities and entertainment interests
• Modify notification preferences for celebrity news and entertainment updates
• Control visibility of your fan comments and entertainment opinions
• Delete your account and associated entertainment preferences

8.2 Celebrity News Preferences

• Choose which types of celebrity news you want to receive
• Opt-out of controversial content or specific entertainment categories
• Customize notifications for music releases, movie premieres, and entertainment events

8.3 Data Subject Rights

• Access your personal information and entertainment preferences
• Correct inaccurate data about your entertainment interests
• Delete your personal information (celebrity news history may be retained)
• Object to certain data processing activities

9. Third-Party Entertainment Services

9.1 Social Media Platforms

• Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube APIs for celebrity content
• Spotify, Apple Music integration for music-related content
• Facebook and other platforms for entertainment trend tracking

9.2 Entertainment Databases

• IMDb, music charts, and celebrity information databases
• Streaming platform APIs for movie and TV show data
• Entertainment industry press release services

9.3 Advertising and Analytics

• Google Analytics for website performance and entertainment content popularity
• Social media advertising platforms for targeted entertainment content
• Entertainment industry advertising networks

10. International Users and Celebrity Coverage

10.1 Global Entertainment Coverage

We cover international celebrities, global music trends, and worldwide entertainment industry news. Users from different countries may have varying privacy rights regarding celebrity information.

10.2 Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our entertainment industry partners and service providers are located.

11. Children’s Privacy and Young Celebrities

11.1 Underage Users

Our services are not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11.2 Young Celebrity Coverage

We follow special guidelines when covering celebrities and influencers under 18, focusing on career achievements rather than personal details.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

12.1 Updates and Notifications

• We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in entertainment industry practices
• Significant changes will be communicated through email and website notifications
• Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms

12.2 Entertainment Industry Changes

As social media platforms, streaming services, and entertainment industry practices evolve, we may need to update our data collection and usage practices accordingly.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, celebrity information concerns, or entertainment content inquiries:

General Queries: [email protected]

Address: M8F5+4JQ, Lalitpur 44600 Jawalakhel, Nepal
Phone: +(977) 9763683473

14. Special Provisions for Entertainment Content

14.1 Fan Content and Celebrity Opinions

User-generated content about celebrities is subject to our community guidelines and may be moderated to prevent harassment or inappropriate content.

14.2 Celebrity Image and Likeness

We use celebrity images under fair use provisions for news reporting and commentary. We respect publicity rights and intellectual property of entertainment industry figures.

14.3 Entertainment Industry Cooperation

We may cooperate with entertainment industry representatives regarding content concerns while maintaining editorial independence and user privacy.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2025/01/31 and was last updated on 2025/08/04. By using Popzec, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.