Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to ByteJourney. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
When you sign in with Google, we collect the following information:
- Email address - Used to identify your account and for communication purposes
- Name - Displayed as your author name on articles you publish
- Profile picture - Displayed alongside your content and comments
We also collect content you create on our platform, including:
- Articles you write and publish
- Comments you post
- Images you upload
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your name and profile picture on content you create
- Enable you to write, edit, and publish articles
- Allow you to comment on articles
- Improve our services and user experience
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Cloudflare's infrastructure, including:
- Cloudflare D1 - For storing account information and articles
- Cloudflare R2 - For storing uploaded images
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption for all data transmission and secure authentication via Google OAuth 2.0.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared only in the following circumstances:
- Public content - Articles you publish as "public" are visible to all visitors
- Service providers - We use Cloudflare for hosting and Google for authentication
- Legal requirements - If required by law or to protect our rights
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Edit or delete your articles and comments
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies. Your authentication token is stored in your browser's local storage.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our platform.