Privacy Policy — Bucketary

Introduction

Bucketary ("we", "our", "us") operates the bucketary.com website and the Bucketary cloud storage platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and billing information. This information is necessary to provide the service and process payments.

Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, features used, and general interaction patterns. This helps us improve the service. We do not track individual user behavior for advertising purposes.

Your Files

Bucketary is a self-hosted platform. Your files are stored on your chosen storage backend (Backblaze B2 or Cloudflare R2). We do not have access to the contents of your files. We do not scan, read, or analyze your stored content. Your files remain entirely under your control.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Bucketary service
Process transactions and send related billing information
Send service-related notifications (updates, security alerts, support messages)
Respond to customer support requests
Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the platform

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following situations:

Service Providers: We work with third-party companies to process payments (Stripe) and send transactional emails. These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your account information. Your files are stored on your own storage backend with encryption at rest. Server communication is encrypted via TLS.

Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days. Your files on Backblaze B2 or Cloudflare R2 remain under your control and are not affected by account deletion.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account and personal data
Export your data at any time
Opt out of non-essential communications

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Analytics cookies are anonymized and can be disabled in your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Bucketary is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].