Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to The Bilig ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our newsletter aggregation and learning platform.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Communication preferences and settings
• Payment information for premium subscriptions (processed securely by third-party providers)

Usage Information

• Reading history and progress tracking
• Newsletter subscriptions and preferences
• Search queries and interaction data
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data (anonymized)

Newsletter Content

We aggregate publicly available newsletters and may store content for the purpose of providing our curation and learning services. We respect publishers' rights and comply with their terms of service.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our newsletter aggregation services
• Personalize your reading experience and recommendations
• Track your learning progress and generate analytics
• Send you relevant newsletters and platform updates
• Process payments for premium subscriptions
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Newsletter Publishers: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics to help publishers understand their audience
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

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 sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Secure data centers and infrastructure

Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data

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

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Provide personalized content recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

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

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will delete or anonymize your data when it is no longer needed, unless we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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