Privacy Policy

Introduction

BLUFify Media LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored in hashed form).
• Preferences: Your selected themes, sectors, and location preferences for feed customization.
• Communications: When you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your message.

Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Our servers may automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps. This data is used for security monitoring and service improvement.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. See our Cookie Policy section below.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not track your reading history or article views for advertising purposes.
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.
• Our anonymous tips system does not log IP addresses or identifying information.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our service
• To personalize your news feed based on your preferences
• To send you service-related communications (account verification, password resets)
• To send newsletters if you opt in
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• All data transmitted to and from our site is encrypted using TLS/SSL
• Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel
• We regularly review and update our security practices

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (theme, layout preferences).

We do NOT use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking services.

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active. Upon account deletion, your data is removed within 30 days.
• Server Logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days.
• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 1 year for reference.
• Anonymous Tips: Retained until reviewed, then securely deleted.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

We do not sell your personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: