Privacy Policy — BttB Community | BttB

Our Commitment

BttB (Back-To-The-Basic) is built for the community, not for advertisers. We do not sell your data, we do not show you ads, and we do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

1. What We Collect

Information you provide

Name and email address (when you register)
Profile information you choose to share: bio, location, occupation, website, profile photo
Content you create: articles, community posts, comments
Budget & Life entries you log (visible only to you)
Guide progress you track (visible only to you, except completion status shown on your public profile)

Information collected automatically

Basic usage data (pages visited, features used) to help us improve the platform
Session cookies required to keep you logged in
IP address for security purposes (detecting suspicious login attempts)

Information from third parties

If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile photo from Google

2. How We Use Your Information

To operate and maintain your account
To send account-related emails (verification, password reset)
To show you notifications from other members (follows, comments, guide completions)
To display your public profile to other members
To improve the platform based on how people use it
To protect the platform from spam and abuse

We do not use your information to show you advertisements. Ever.

3. What Is Public on Your Profile

The following is visible to any visitor of your profile page:

Your display name and profile photo
Bio, location, occupation, and website (if you added them)
Articles you have published
Guides you have completed (not in-progress guides)
Your follower and following counts

The following is always private and never shown publicly:

Your email address
Your password
Your Budget & Life entries
Guides you started but have not completed

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

Service providers: We use trusted services to host the platform, store files, and send emails. These providers access only what is necessary to perform their function and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our members or the public.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed password storage, and secure authentication. No system is 100% secure — if you suspect unauthorized access to your account, change your password immediately and contact us.

6. Cookies

BttB uses only essential cookies — specifically, session cookies that keep you logged in. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access: You can view and update your profile information at any time from Dashboard settings.
Deletion: You can delete your account from Dashboard settings. This removes your personal data from our active systems.
Content removal: You can delete articles and community posts you have created.
Email: Account emails (verification, password reset) are required and cannot be opted out of while you have an account.

8. Children's Privacy

BttB is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact us and we will remove the account.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated to members. Continued use of the platform after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, post in our community or reach out through the platform. We take privacy concerns seriously and will respond promptly.