Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, update your profile, subscribe to our services, or contact us for support. This may include:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Username and password
• Profile information including bio, skills, and preferences
• Payment information for subscription services
• Communications with our support team

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our platform, including:

• Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform
• Search queries and interaction with content
• Device information, browser type, and operating system
• IP address and general location information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services
• Personalization: To customize your experience and recommend relevant content
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve performance
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We process your personal information based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, consent, or legal obligations as required by applicable privacy laws.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (payment processors, hosting providers, analytics tools)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, and safety of BiB, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

All third-party service providers are required to maintain appropriate security measures and use your information only for the purposes we specify.

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and employee training
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protection measures.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: The right to receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: The right to limit how we process your information
• Objection: The right to object to certain types of processing
• Withdrawal: The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@bitsinbinary.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve platform performance and security

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit some functionality of our platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

BiB operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

For transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved transfer mechanisms to ensure your data receives adequate protection.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and, where required by law, obtaining your consent.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Privacy Officer: support@bitsinbinary.com
• General Support: support@bitsinbinary.com
• Website: bitsinbinary.com/contact

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 10, 2025, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.