Effective Date: 07/31/2025
Welcome to bittle.org (“bittle”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This website is privately maintained for personal and family use. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting any information you choose to share while using our services.
1. Who We Are
bittle.org is a private website managed by and for the Bittle family. It may host media servers, file sharing, calendars, or communication tools for internal family use only. It is not a commercial platform.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Basic connection data: IP addresses, browser types, and timestamps for security and logging purposes.
- Account data: Names, usernames, email addresses (if provided during signup).
- User-uploaded content: Photos, videos, documents, and other media voluntarily uploaded or shared by family members.
- Cookies: Session cookies may be used to manage logins and preferences. These are not used for tracking or analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We only use collected data to:
- Operate and secure the site and its services
- Manage user access and accounts
- Allow communication or sharing between family members
- Troubleshoot and improve internal tools
We do not:
- Sell your data
- Show third-party ads
- Share your data with outside organizations
4. Self-Hosted Services
Some tools or apps on bittle.org may be self-hosted (e.g., Jellyfin, Nextcloud, chat platforms). These tools are configured to be private, and access is limited to family members or invited users.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to secure the server and hosted services, including regular updates, strong authentication, and encryption where possible. However, no system is 100% secure, so users should still exercise discretion when uploading personal content.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide services. You may request deletion of your account or content at any time by contacting the site administrator.
7. Your Rights
- You may request to view, correct, or delete your data at any time.
- You can request removal of any content you’ve uploaded or that relates to you.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any major changes will be communicated directly to family members.
9. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about privacy on bittle.org, please contact:
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