Your data is yours. Always.
1. Our Core Belief
At Bulletin, we believe privacy isn’t a legal checkbox — it’s a human right.
We’ve designed every part of our platform around one simple idea: you should always know what’s collected, why, and how it’s used.
- We never sell, trade, or exploit your data.
- We don’t use dark patterns, hidden trackers, or behavioural profiling.
- We make our technology transparent — and your control absolute.
2. What We Collect (and Why)
We collect only what’s necessary for Bulletin to function and improve.
| Type of Data | What It Is | Why We Need It |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Your name, email address, language preference. | To create and manage your account and communicate with you. |
| Usage Data (Anonymous) | General statistics like page visits or app interactions. | To understand what’s working and improve user experience. |
| Publisher Data | Publication name, feed URL, contact info. | To verify, onboard, and maintain publisher relationships. |
| Payment Data | Handled securely by third-party processors (e.g., Stripe). | To process subscriptions or micro-tips — never stored by us. |
We don’t collect sensitive personal data such as gender, political views, health status, or location without your explicit consent.
3. No Tracking, No Profiling
- We do not track your activity across other websites or apps.
- We do not build behavioural profiles or sell targeted advertising.
- Any analytics we use are anonymised and self-hosted, compliant with GDPR and UK data protection law.
4. Data Ownership and Control
You own your data. You can:
- Access or export your data anytime.
- Delete your account (and all associated data) permanently.
- Opt out of analytics or communication preferences instantly.
Requests are handled within 30 days — no exceptions, no hidden barriers.
5. Security Practices
- Your information is protected with industry-standard encryption and secure hosting.
- Only authorised Bulletin staff and verified partners can access data for legitimate purposes such as support, compliance, or research — and always under strict confidentiality.
- We regularly audit our infrastructure and follow a privacy-by-design development process.
6. Cookies (The Minimal Kind)
- We use a single, session-based cookie to keep you logged in securely.
- No tracking cookies. No hidden pixels. No external ad scripts.
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the UK or EU, we ensure full compliance with GDPR-equivalent protections and secure transfer agreements.
8. Updates
We’ll notify all users of any material changes to this policy via email or in-app notice — in plain language.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about privacy or data protection:
We read and respond to every message.
Privacy by design. Transparency by default.