Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how BeeTG collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our services.

1. Introduction

Welcome to BeeTG ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the Telegram channel directory service available at beetg.com and related services (collectively, the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

Key Point: We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This policy applies to all users of our Service.

2. Data We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Service, including:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
  • Profile Information: Optional information you choose to provide, such as profile picture, bio, and preferences.
  • Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team or participating in surveys.
  • Channel Submissions: Information about Telegram channels you submit for listing, including channel name, description, and category.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use the Service, including pages visited, time spent, search queries, and channel interactions.
  • Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Telegram API: Public information from Telegram channels you search for or interact with through our Service.
  • Analytics Services: Aggregated data from analytics providers about user behavior.
Data TypeExamplesRequired
Account DataEmail, username, password hashYes (for account features)
Usage DataPage views, search history, clicksAutomatically collected
Device DataIP address, browser type, OSAutomatically collected
Channel DataChannel names, descriptions, metricsPublic Telegram data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

  • Providing and Maintaining the Service: To operate, maintain, and improve our Service and user experience.
  • Personalization: To personalize your experience and show you relevant channel recommendations.
  • Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent).
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service's functionality and performance.
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on (1) your consent, (2) the necessity to perform our contract with you, (3) our legitimate business interests, or (4) compliance with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics and monitoring services
  • Customer support platforms
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.3 Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners.

4.4 Aggregated or Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you for research, marketing, or other purposes.

Important: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Secure data center facilities
  • Employee training on data protection

Despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive it in a structured, commonly used format.

6.2 Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

6.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

6.4 Restriction and Objection

You can request restriction of processing or object to certain types of processing.

6.5 Consent Withdrawal

Where we rely on your consent for processing, you can withdraw consent at any time.

6.6 Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@beetg.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days, subject to verification of your identity.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you, including to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our Service
  • Personalize your experience
  • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Service to function properly.
  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our Service.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements.

7.2 Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

Some third-party services we use include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Cloudflare: For security and content delivery
  • Telegram API: For accessing public Telegram channel information
  • Payment Processors: If we offer premium features

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We will also provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification) if changes are material.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

Questions About Our Privacy Policy?

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

Email

privacy@beetg.com

For privacy-related inquiries

Address

BeeTG Inc.

123 Tech Street, San Francisco

CA 94107, United States

Data Protection Officer

Alex Chen

dpo@beetg.com

Response Time: We strive to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please indicate "URGENT" in your subject line.