Privacy Policy

BL Atlas | blatlas.app Effective Date: July 1, 2026 Last Updated: August 8, 2026

1. Introduction

BL Atlas ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website and application located at blatlas.app (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using BL Atlas, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the Service.

Legal Note: This policy is governed by applicable U.S. federal law and the laws of Puerto Rico. We are not yet subject to GDPR as we do not specifically target EU residents, but we extend reasonable data protections to all users.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account registration: Name (or display name), email address, and password (stored in hashed/encrypted form), or OAuth credentials (e.g., Google, GitHub) if you choose to sign in via a third-party provider.
• User-generated content: Show ratings, reviews, watchlist entries, and any other content you submit on the platform.
• Communications: Messages you send to us via email or support channels.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data: Pages visited, shows viewed, features used, search queries, and interaction timestamps.
• Device information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language settings.
• Log data: IP address, referring/exit URLs, date/time of access, and error logs.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: See our Cookie Policy for full details.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in via OAuth, we receive basic profile information permitted by your settings on that platform, typically your name and email address. We do not receive your passwords for those services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the Service, including managing your account, saving your watchlist and ratings, and personalizing your experience.
• Improve the Service through analytics, A/B testing, and understanding user behavior and preferences.
• Communicate with you about account activity, updates, and support requests.
• Ensure security by detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Comply with legal obligations as required by applicable law.
• Advertising (future): We may use certain data to serve or measure interest-based advertisements if and when we introduce advertising on the platform. We will update this policy before doing so and, where required, seek your consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, understand platform usage, and (in the future) support advertising. For a full breakdown of the types of cookies we use, your choices, and how to opt out, please review our [Cookie Policy](blatlas.app/pages/cookie-policy).

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, authentication). These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Advertising partners (future): If we introduce advertising, we may share aggregated or pseudonymized data with advertising partners to serve or measure ads. We will disclose this more specifically when applicable.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of BL Atlas, our users, or others.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With your consent: For any other purpose you authorize at the time of collection.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal obligations or legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention).

7. Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures — including encryption, access controls, and secure storage — to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

BL Atlas is a show tracking and rating platform and does not host or distribute show content. Some titles in our catalogue may carry mature content ratings. BL Atlas does not display explicit or pornographic content. Users under 18 should use the Service with parental guidance.

9. Your Rights and Choices

9.1 Account and Data Access

You may access, update, or delete your account information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

9.2 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Delete personal information we hold about you (subject to certain exceptions).
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not currently sell personal data).
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a request, contact us at hello@blatlas.app.

9.3 Email Communications

You may opt out of non-essential emails by following the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

9.4 Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. See our Cookie Policy for details.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.