BeLife ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use www.belife.site("the Platform"). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the date above. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name, username, email address, and password when you register
- Profile information such as bio and avatar image
- Content you post — blog articles, comments, and messages
- Communications you send to us
Information collected automatically:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Log data and error reports
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
- Send transactional emails (verification, password reset, welcome emails)
- Send newsletter updates if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Monitor and enforce our Terms of Service
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on you.
3. User Content & Public Information
Blog posts, comments, and profile information you choose to make public on BeLife are visible to all visitors of the Platform. Please exercise caution about what personal information you include in publicly visible content. BeLife is not responsible for any information you voluntarily disclose publicly on the Platform.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate the Platform, including Neon (database), Render (server hosting), Vercel (frontend hosting), Brevo (email delivery), and Cloudflare R2 (file storage). These providers have access to your data only to perform their specific functions and are contractually obligated to protect it.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
- Business Transfers: If BeLife is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or situations involving potential threats to safety.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within a reasonable time, except where we are required to retain it by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., dispute resolution, fraud prevention).
Publicly posted content (blogs, comments) may remain visible in cached or archived form even after deletion, as described in our Terms of Service.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including password hashing (bcrypt), JWT authentication, HTTPS encryption, and access controls to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not liable for unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss of your data beyond what is within our reasonable control.
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience. We use an authentication token stored in your browser to keep you logged in. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Platform.
8. Children's Privacy
BeLife is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@belife.site. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Disclaimer of Liability for User Content
BeLife is a user-generated content platform. We do not review, verify, or endorse any content posted by users. We are not responsible or liable for any user content, including any errors, inaccuracies, defamatory statements, or privacy violations contained therein.Users are solely responsible for the content they post and any consequences arising from it.
11. Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to external websites. We have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes relating to this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: