Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 5, 2023.
Thank you for joining Bamley. We at Bamley (“Bamley”, “we”, “us”) respect your privacy and want you to understand how we collect, use, and share data about you. This Privacy Policy covers our data collection practices and describes your rights regarding your personal data.
Unless we link to a different policy or state otherwise, this Privacy Policy applies when you visit or use Bamley websites, mobile applications, APIs, or related services (the “Services”). It also applies to prospective customers of our business.
By using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. You shouldn't use the Services if you don't agree with this Privacy Policy or any other agreement that governs your use of the Services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you create an account on Bamley as a creator or student, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, username, profile picture, and payment details. We use this information to provide you with access to our platform, process transactions, and communicate with you regarding your account.
1.2 Content Information
As a creator, when you upload and publish content on Bamley, we collect and store the content you create, including text, images, videos, and other materials. This content is associated with your account. Some content is available for anyone to access while other is available only to users who purchase your content.
1.3 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you access or use Bamley. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, usage data, and cookies. We use this information to analyze trends, improve our services, and enhance the user experience.
2. How We Get Data About You
2.1 Cookies
Bamley uses cookies on its website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
We use both session cookies (which are erased after you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). The information collected by cookies may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, usage data, and similar details. This information helps us analyze how visitors interact with our website and allows us to offer a better user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Provide and Improve Services
We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve Bamley, including facilitating the creation and publishing of content, proces, and providing customer support. We may also use your information to personalize your experience, understand your preferences, and tailor content recommendations.
3.2 Communication
We may use your information to send you administrative messages, updates, and promotional offers related to Bamley. You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails or by contacting us directly.
3.3 Legal Compliance
We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests, as well as to protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of Bamley, its users, and the public.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Sharing with Creators and Students
As a creator, your content will be shared with students who use our platform. Students who puchase your content get access to otherwise restricted content such as detailed cookbook recipe information. Your profile information, including your name, username and profile picture, may also be visible to other users. Additionally, as a student, your profile information may be visible to others others who use Bamley.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting business, and providing services to you. These service providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and are only permitted to use it for the purposes specified by Bamley.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and strive to maintain its accuracy. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Bamley may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those platforms before providing any personal information.
7. Our Policy Concerning Children
We recognize the privacy interests of children and encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children's online activities and interests. Individuals younger than 18 years of age, but of the required age for consent to use online services where they live (for example, 13 in the US or 16 in Ireland), may not set up an account, but may have a parent or guardian open an account and help them access appropriate content. Individuals younger than the required age for consent to use online services may not use the Services. If we learn that we've collected personal data from a child under those ages, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
8.1 Modifications to This Privacy Policy
From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy. If we make any material change to it, we will notify you via email, through a notification posted on the Services, or as required by applicable law. We will also include a summary of the key changes. Unless stated otherwise, modifications will become effective on the day they are posted. As permitted by applicable law, if you continue to use the Services after the effective date of any change, then your access and/or use will be deemed an acceptance of (and agreement to follow and be bound by) the revised Privacy Policy. The revised Privacy Policy supersedes all previous Privacy Policies.
Please note that this Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service, which govern your use of Bamley.
8.2 Interpretation
Any version of this Privacy Policy in a language other than English is provided for convenience. If there is any conflict with a non-English version, you agree that the English language version will control.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at support@bamley.com.