Privacy Policy

Introduction

B Live ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application B Live (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Bookmarks: Articles you choose to save for later reading are stored locally on your device.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers for app functionality and analytics.
• Push Notification Tokens: If you enable push notifications, we collect your device's push notification token to send you news alerts.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and user experience.

Admin User Information

If you are an authorized admin user:

• Account Credentials: Admin login requires email and password, stored securely on our servers.
• Content Attribution: Posts created by admins are attributed to the admin's account.

Photo Library Access

• Image Selection: When creating posts, admins may select images from their device's photo library.
• No Automatic Upload: Images are only uploaded when explicitly selected by the admin for a post.
• Permission Required: Photo library access requires your explicit permission through the device settings.

Information We Do NOT Collect (Regular Users)

• We do not collect personal identification information (name, email, phone number) from regular readers
• We do not collect location data
• We do not collect payment or financial information
• Regular users do not require registration or accounts

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Deliver news content and articles
• Send push notifications for breaking news (if enabled)
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Analyze anonymous usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Enable authorized admins to create and manage news content
• Store and display images uploaded by admins for news articles

Data Storage

• Local Storage: Bookmarked articles and app preferences are stored locally on your device.
• Server Storage: News articles, images, and admin account information are stored on our secure servers.
• Admin Data: Admin credentials and content created by admins are stored securely with encryption.
• Regular User Data: Regular users' personal data is not stored on external servers.

Push Notifications

• Push notifications are optional and require your explicit permission.
• You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
• We use push notifications solely to deliver news updates and breaking news alerts.

Third-Party Services

Our App may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Expo: For app infrastructure and push notifications
• Unsplash: For stock images used in news articles (when selected by admins)
• Cloud Storage: For storing uploaded images and media content

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View the data stored on your device (bookmarks, preferences)
• Delete: Clear all app data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in settings
• Opt-out: Disable push notifications at any time

Account Deletion

You have the right to:

• How to Delete: Navigate to Settings : Delete My Account within the admin panel
• What Gets Deleted: Your account credentials, profile information, and all content you created
• Immediate Effect: Account deletion takes effect immediately upon confirmation. This action cannot be undone - all data is permanently removed from our servers. Posts created by deleted accounts may be retained for editorial continuity but will be anonymized

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: