Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 29 November 2025

Welcome to BrightPoint Journal (“we,” “our,” or “the website”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the website:

a. Personal Information You Provide

This includes information you voluntarily submit, such as:

  • Comments

  • Form submissions (e.g., “Contact Us” form)

  • Any information you choose to provide

b. Automatically Collected Data

Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain data, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring URLs

  • General location (non-precise)

This information helps us maintain website functionality, improve performance, and enhance user experience.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use:

  • Cookies

  • Analytics tools

  • Log files

  • Web beacons

Cookies help improve your browsing experience and enable basic site features. You may decline cookies through browser settings, but some site functions may be limited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and secure the website

  • To improve content, performance, and user experience

  • To analyze website traffic and usage

  • To respond to comments or inquiries submitted through the “Contact Us” page

  • To prevent spam and abusive behavior

  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party tools or services such as:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Advertising or affiliate networks

  • Security and anti-spam plugins

  • Hosting providers

  • Embedded content (videos, social media posts, etc.)

These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review those policies independently.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.

4. Cookies & Consent

Users may encounter the following cookie types:

  • Essential cookies (basic site functionality)

  • Analytical cookies (traffic measurement)

  • Functional cookies (user preferences)

  • Third-party cookies (ads, embedded content, affiliates)

You may configure your browser to block or delete cookies at any time.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access your data

  • The right to request correction or deletion

  • The right to withdraw consent

  • The right to request a copy of your data

  • The right to restrict or object to processing

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact Us page.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:

  • Secured hosting

  • Security plugins

  • Limited access to administrative areas

However, no method of online transmission or storage is guaranteed to be 100% secure. Users access the site at their own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for:

  • Website functionality

  • Legal requirements

  • Security and fraud prevention

Comments or form submissions may be stored indefinitely unless you request deletion.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under 13 years old (or applicable age under local law).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International Users

If you access this website from outside the hosting country, your information may be transferred and processed across borders. By using this website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the latest revision. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please visit our Contact Us page and submit your inquiry through the provided form.