Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

Beebzly is an independent social network based in the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Beebzly is an independent social network created and operated by an individual UK-based developer. We are not affiliated with any other company or platform. For any privacy-related queries, contact us at Contact Us.

2. What Data We Collect

When you use Beebzly we may collect the following information:

Account information: your username, email address, and password (stored securely as a hashed value)
Profile information: display name, profile photo, bio, country, gender, and any other information you choose to add to your profile
Content you post: comments, blog posts, quiz answers, poll votes, photos, videos, whiteboard drawings, and messages
Usage data: your last active time and profile view counts
Payment information: if you subscribe to Beebzly Membership, payment is handled by our third-party payment provider. We do not store your full card details
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and session cookies necessary for the platform to function

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

Operate and maintain your account and the platform
Display your profile to other users
Process membership payments
Keep the platform secure and prevent abuse
Respond to support requests
Improve the platform based on usage patterns

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

4. Cookies

Beebzly uses cookies solely to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party analytics cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings but doing so will prevent you from staying logged in.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited data only in the following circumstances:

Payment processing: your payment details are handled by our third-party payment provider under their own privacy policy
Legal obligation: if required by law or a valid legal process, we may be required to disclose certain information
File storage: uploaded images and files are stored securely on Amazon Web Services (AWS S3) infrastructure based in the EU

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data and public profile content will be removed. Some data such as server logs may be retained for a short period for security purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access: you can request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to rectification: you can correct inaccurate data via your profile settings
Right to erasure: you can request deletion of your account and associated data
Right to restrict processing: you can ask us to limit how we use your data
Right to object: you can object to certain uses of your data
Right to data portability: you can request an export of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Contact Us. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data including password hashing, HTTPS encryption, and secure file storage. However no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Children's Privacy

Beebzly is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

10. Third Party Links

Beebzly may contain links to third-party websites such as YouTube. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will always display the date it was last updated at the top of this page. Continued use of Beebzly after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at Contact Us.