Terms of Service (TOS)

Last updated: 18 November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to blueblackwhite.com. We provide a free Estonian language learning platform designed for personal and non-commercial use. By using this site, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please stop using the platform.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this platform. If you use Google or LinkedIn Sign-In, you must also comply with their terms.

3. User Account

You may register using:

• Email and password
• Google Sign-In
• LinkedIn Sign-In

You agree to provide accurate information, keep account credentials secure, and take responsibility for all activities under your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Disrupt, attack, or overload the platform
• Access other users’ data
• Use bots or automated scripts
• Reverse-engineer or copy materials for commercial use

5. Intellectual Property

All learning content, design elements, and code belong to blueblackwhite.com unless otherwise stated. You may use the content for personal learning only.

6. Liability & Disclaimer

The service is provided “as is” without warranties of accuracy or availability. We are not liable for service interruptions, data loss, or issues from third-party providers such as Google or LinkedIn.

7. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or present security risks. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

8. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms when necessary. Significant changes will be announced on the website.

9. Contact

Email: [email protected]

Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliant)

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]