Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use ByteBreaking, we collect information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

• Account data: Email, username, display name, profile photo, creator bio
• Content data: Posts, comments, likes, follows, and publication information
• Activity data: Content you view, reading time, search queries, engagement patterns
• Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Payment data: Subscription information, payment methods (processed securely via Stripe)
• Creator data: Subscriber lists, earnings, payout information, analytics data

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to operate the platform and improve your experience:

• Provide core platform features (publishing, subscriptions, newsletters)
• Personalize content recommendations and discovery
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send transactional emails and optional newsletters from creators you follow
• Calculate and display engagement metrics (views, likes, followers)
• Provide creator analytics and insights
• Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We share your data only in these circumstances:

• With creators: When you subscribe or engage with a creator's content, they can see your public profile and email (for newsletter delivery)
• Service providers: Cloud hosting, email delivery, payment processing (Stripe), analytics, and CDN services
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect platform rights
• Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Creator-Reader Relationship

When you subscribe to a creator:

• The creator can see your name and email address
• The creator can send you newsletters and updates
• You can unsubscribe from a creator at any time
• Creators must comply with our spam and privacy policies
• If a creator exports their subscriber list, they remain responsible for protecting that data

5. Your Rights

You have control over your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update your profile and account information at any time
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data (some data may be retained for legal purposes)
• Export: Creators can export their subscriber lists and content
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or creator newsletters
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, email privacy@bytebreaking.com or use your account settings.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Improve platform performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure hosting, and regular security audits. However, no system is completely secure. Please use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication when available.

8. Children's Privacy

ByteBreaking is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions about privacy? Contact us at privacy@bytebreaking.com or via our contact page.