Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use BlogVerdict, we may collect the following information:

• Account information: Name, email address, and profile details when you register.
• Content you create: Blog posts, reviews, ratings, and comments you publish.
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve our service.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address for security and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services.
• Process your account registration and authentication.
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets).
• Display your public content (blog posts, reviews) to other users.
• Moderate content to ensure community guidelines are followed.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Email delivery (SendGrid), cloud hosting, and analytics services.
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Public content: Blog posts and reviews you publish are visible to all visitors.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication via OpenID Connect, and regular security updates. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We use Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection, which may set its own cookies. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt out of non-essential communications.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.