Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to BitTorrented ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
- Account preferences and settings
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:
- IP address (for rate limiting and security purposes)
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and features used
- Timestamps of activity
2.3 Torrent Metadata
When you add torrents to the service, we store:
- Magnet URIs and infohashes
- Torrent names and file metadata
- File sizes and types
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our service
- To authenticate users and manage accounts
- To process payments and manage subscriptions
- To improve and optimize our service
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@bittorrented.com