Privacy Policy

Welcome to BitBuddies ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://bitbuddies.me and use our services.

By using BitBuddies, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you register, enroll, or contact us:

• Name, email address, username, and password
• Profile information and avatar
• Payment information (processed securely by third parties)
• Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• IP address and general location data
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website and search terms

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for authentication via Clerk. For analytics, we use Plausible Analytics, which is privacy-friendly and doesn't use cookies or track users across websites.

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• •Service Delivery: Provide, maintain, and improve our courses and platform
• •Account Management: Manage your account, enrollment, and access to content
• •Communication: Send updates, newsletters, and important announcements
• •Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• •Analytics: Understand user behavior and improve experience

4.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services to operate our platform:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management
• Convex: Database and backend services
• Plausible Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics (GDPR compliant, no cookies)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication via Clerk
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure data storage with Convex backend

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• •Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• •Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• •Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• •Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• •Data Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format

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

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Analytics and Cookies

We use Plausible Analytics, which is GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant. It doesn't use cookies, doesn't track users across websites, and doesn't collect personal information. No consent banner is required.