Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how BitBlog (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website, forum, and related services (“Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

1) Information We Collect

• Account data: username, email, profile photo, bio.
• Content: posts, replies, votes, messages, uploaded images.
• Usage data: pages viewed, clicks, referring URLs, timestamps, approximate location derived from IP.
• Device/tech data: browser type, OS, device identifiers (cookies/local storage).
• Integrations: optional Discord or wallet connections (public wallet address and basic Discord account info where applicable).

2) How We Use Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service (e.g., render guides, forums, rewards).
• Moderate content and protect against fraud, abuse, or violations.
• Personalize content (e.g., recommended guides or discussions).
• Communicate with you (e.g., account notices, security alerts).
• Analytics and Service performance measurement.

3) Legal Bases (EEA/UK Users)

We process personal data where: (a) necessary to perform our contract with you (provide the Service); (b) you’ve given consent; (c) it’s in our legitimate interests (e.g., security, analytics); or (d) required to comply with legal obligations.

4) Sharing of Information

• Service providers: hosting, analytics, content delivery, moderation tools.
• Integrations: when you connect Discord or wallets, we share minimal data needed to operate that integration.
• Legal/safety: to comply with law or protect rights, property, and safety.
• Business transfers: as part of merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
• Public content: forum posts and profiles are public by design.

5) Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies/local storage for essential functionality (authentication, preferences), analytics, and to prevent abuse. You can manage cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work without them.

6) Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as needed to provide the Service and for legitimate business or legal purposes. We may anonymize or aggregate data for analytics or reporting.

7) Your Rights

• EEA/UK: access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and data portability; withdraw consent at any time.
• California (CCPA/CPRA): know, delete, correct, and opt-out of sale/share of personal info. We do not “sell” personal info as defined by California law.
• To exercise rights, contact us at privacy@bitblog.io. We may verify your request.

8) International Transfers

We may process data in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your information.

9) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10) Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your region). If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

11) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

12) Contact

Email: privacy@bitblog.io
Address: [Your company address]