Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how BlogTube collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our platform.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

Version: 2.1

Applicable: Worldwide

Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

Data Sharing & Disclosure

Your Privacy Rights

Data Security

International Transfers

Children's Privacy

Changes to Policy

1 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email, username, password, profile picture
Profile Information: Bio, location, website links, social media handles
Content You Create: Blogs, comments, messages, likes, saved items
Communications: Support requests, feedback, survey responses
Payment Information: If you make purchases (handled by secure payment processors)

Information Collected Automatically

Data Type	Purpose	Retention Period
Usage Data	Platform improvement, analytics	2 years
Device Information	Security, optimization	1 year
Log Data	Error tracking, security	6 months
Location Data	Content personalization	Until you disable

Minimal Data Collection

We only collect data necessary to provide our services and improve your experience. You can control what data you share in your account settings.

2 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Services: Operate, maintain, and improve BlogTube
Communication: Send service updates, newsletters, and notifications
Personalization: Show relevant content and recommendations
Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Research: Analyze usage patterns to improve features
Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements
Customer Support: Respond to your requests and inquiries

Marketing Communications

We only send promotional emails with your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or through your account settings.

3 Data Sharing & Disclosure

When We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in these circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
Public Information: Content you make publicly visible

Third-Party Services

We use these third-party services:

Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
Hosting: Amazon Web Services
Email: SendGrid for notifications
Payments: Stripe and PayPal

Each service has its own privacy policy governing data use.

4 Your Privacy Rights

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data we hold.

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data.

Right to Restrict

Limit how we use your information.

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a portable format.

Right to Object

Object to certain data processing activities.

Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@blogtube.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

5 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Encryption: Data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
Access Controls: Strict role-based access to sensitive data
Regular Audits: Security assessments and penetration testing
Backup Systems: Regular encrypted backups
Incident Response: 24/7 monitoring and rapid response team

6 International Transfers

BlogTube operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

EU Standard Contractual Clauses
Adequacy decisions where applicable
Binding corporate rules
Other legally approved mechanisms

7 Children's Privacy

BlogTube is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

8 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
Notify you via email for significant changes
Post a notice on our platform
Provide a summary of changes

Your continued use of BlogTube after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.