Privacy Policy

1. Applicability of this Privacy Policy

BlinkStory respects the privacy of its users and created this Privacy Policy to explain what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Please review BlinkStory's Terms of Use for the meaning of defined words that are not expressly defined in this Privacy Policy.

2. What types of data do we collect about you?

We collect a variety of data that you voluntarily provide on BlinkStory.

2.1. Data You Provide to Us

We collect and store the data you provide when you register for a user profile, respond to an email, or report a service issue.

• Profile data: name, username, date of birth, and email address.
• Sensitive data: content you choose to make public, such as a profile bio. We recommend not posting sensitive details like credit card info or national IDs.

2.2. Data We Collect About You

• Navigation data: how you use our Services, the types of content viewed, and activity duration.
• Device data: IP address, operating system, hardware version, geographic location, and device identifiers.
• Payment and transaction data: purchase amount, date, and payment method. We do not store full credit card numbers.
• Advertising data: non-personal information collected through cookies for targeted advertising.

2.3. Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect data from persons under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not submit any data to us.

3. How do we use the data we collect?

We use your data to:

• Provide and authenticate your access to Services.
• Improve our Services through research and analytics.
• Personalize your experience and show relevant ads.
• Process payments and send transaction notifications.
• Prevent fraud and ensure security.
• Communicate service updates and marketing information, with opt-out options.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Only)

For individuals in the EEA, we collect data based on consent, performance of a contract, or our legitimate interests that do not override your rights.

5. Advertising

BlinkStory may allow third-party advertisers to place ads, including Rewarded Ads. We use interaction data to provide more relevant ads.

6. Advertising Choices

You can opt out of third-party advertising by contacting Customer Service or by unsubscribing from marketing emails through the provided unsubscribe link.

7. Retention Period

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal, tax, or anti-fraud requirements.

8. Who do we share your data with?

We share data with:

• Service providers such as hosting, analytics, and payment processors.
• Authorities or third parties when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Parties involved in a merger, sale, or asset transfer.

10. International Data Transfers

We process data globally, including in the United States and Ukraine, and use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure data protection.

11. Third-party Websites

Our services may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites.

12. Security

We use encryption protocols to protect your data. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so please protect your login credentials.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may modify this policy at any time. Material changes will be notified through our Services, and continued use constitutes consent to the updated policy.

14. Privacy Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

• Readers: use the Delete button in Settings. Data is deleted after 7 days of no login.
• Authors: contact team@BlinkStory.com with "Privacy Rights" in the subject.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact us at: support@BlinkStory.com