Last Updated: September 12, 2024

At Bumblewin, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how Bumblewin, a social networking platform originating in the Philippines and available at www.bumblewin.com, collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our website, e-wallet, content monetization services, and other features.

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

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect depend on your interactions with Bumblewin and include:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, username, password, and profile information.
• Identity Verification Information: To verify your identity, we may collect government-issued identification (such as your national ID, passport, or driver’s license), your date of birth, and other verification-related details.
• Content: We collect the content you create, upload, or share on Bumblewin, including text, images, videos, and other media.
• Payment Information: For e-wallet and monetization purposes, we collect payment details, transaction history, and withdrawal information.

b. Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you use Bumblewin, such as:

• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access Bumblewin, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and mobile device information.
• Usage Information: We track how you interact with Bumblewin, including pages visited, features used, and content viewed.
• Location Data: With your consent, we collect location data from your device to provide location-based services.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track your preferences, login sessions, and behavior on the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

Bumblewin uses the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your Bumblewin account.
• Identity Verification: To verify your identity and ensure the security and trustworthiness of the Bumblewin community.
• Content Monetization: To manage payments, transactions, and earnings for content creators.
• E-Wallet Management: To handle deposits, withdrawals, and transactions in your e-wallet.
• Personalization: To recommend content and connections based on your preferences and activities.
• Platform Improvements: To understand how users interact with Bumblewin and improve our services.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service.
• Marketing and Communication: To send you updates, promotional offers, and relevant notifications (you can opt-out at any time).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, and prevent fraud or abuse of Bumblewin.

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your personal information in the following situations:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information when you provide explicit consent.
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors and service providers who assist with payment processing, identity verification, hosting, and platform analytics.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the security and integrity of Bumblewin, such as in response to legal requests or to prevent fraud or criminal activity.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

4. How We Protect Your Information

Bumblewin uses industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and strict access controls. We are committed to keeping your data safe from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific privacy rights under applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other local privacy laws. These rights include:

a. For EU and EEA Residents (GDPR)

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions (right to be forgotten).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data, including for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at official@bumblewin.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

b. For Other Regions

• California Residents (CCPA): If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about how your data is used and the right to request the deletion of your data.
• Philippines Data Privacy: As a platform operating in the Philippines, we comply with the Philippines Data Privacy Act. Users in the Philippines have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as it is necessary to provide our services or fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. International Data Transfers

As Bumblewin operates globally, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your home country.

When we transfer your data, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure it remains protected, such as using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your experience on Bumblewin. These technologies help us remember your preferences, analyze how you use our platform, and deliver personalized content.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of Bumblewin.

9. Children's Privacy

Bumblewin is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such data in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

For users aged 13 to 18, parental or guardian consent is required for account registration.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant updates. Your continued use of Bumblewin after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: official@bumblewin.com

By using Bumblewin, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.