Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 November 2025

1. Introduction

blueblackwhite.com is a free Estonian language learning platform. We respect your privacy and comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Estonia’s Personal Data Protection Act.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information you provide

• Email address
• Password (hashed, never stored in plain text)
• Optional profile information

2.2 Social login data (Google or LinkedIn)

We only receive:

• Your name
• Your email address

We do not receive your contacts, posts, or other social data.

2.3 Technical information

• Browser and device type
• IP-based approximate location
• Basic analytics such as page views

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

• Account creation and login
• Providing learning features
• Saving progress and preferences
• Security and platform stability
• Service improvement

We never sell your data or use it for advertising.

4. Legal Basis

• GDPR Art. 6(1)(b): to provide the service
• GDPR Art. 6(1)(a): your consent (email or social login)
• GDPR Art. 6(1)(f): legitimate interest in protecting the service

5. Data Storage and Security

Data is stored in secure EU-based servers. Passwords are hashed and encrypted. We use SSL and strict access controls.

6. Data Sharing

We share minimal data only with essential service providers:

• Cloud hosting (e.g., Railway)
• Email delivery provider
• Google or LinkedIn (for login only)

They act as GDPR processors and cannot use your data for their own purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only while your account is active. If you delete your account, personal data is removed within 30 days.

8. Your GDPR Rights

You may:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account
• Withdraw consent
• Request a copy of your data
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate

9. Cookies

We use only essential cookies for login and session management. No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

10. Children’s Privacy

The platform is not intended for children under 13.

11. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Policy. Significant changes will appear on this page.

12. Contact

Email: [email protected]