Privacy Policy

Last updated:April 29, 2025

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

Email address
Name (first and last name)
Profile information (such as profile picture, bio, location)
Contact information (phone number, if provided)

Usage and Technical Information

When you use our service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
Device information (hardware model, operating system)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, including processing transactions and sending notifications.

Personalization

We personalize your experience by showing content relevant to your interests and preferences.

Communication

We use your email to communicate with you about your account, updates to our services, and other relevant information.

Analytics

We analyze usage patterns to improve our service, troubleshoot issues, and measure the effectiveness of our features.

3. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls for our employees
Secure data storage practices

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences. These technologies help us:

Remember your login session
Understand how you interact with our service
Personalize your content
Analyze the effectiveness of our features

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our service may not function properly without cookies.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion of your personal information
Restriction or objection to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@bastakinews.com.