Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bakken Wire, operated by Triple Tier Tech LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash). If you sign in through Google or Facebook, we receive your name, email, and profile image from those providers.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, articles read, and audio briefings played. This data helps us improve the Service and understand what content is most valuable to our users.

Device and Browser Information

We collect standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain your account
• Deliver content, audio briefings, and email notifications
• Verify your email address during account creation
• Improve the Service based on usage patterns
• Protect against unauthorized access and abuse
• Communicate important updates about the Service

We may share aggregated or de-identified information with third parties for analytics, advertising, or business purposes. Any sharing of personally identifiable information with third parties will be governed by applicable law and disclosed in updates to this policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google OAuth — For account authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Facebook Login — For account authentication. Subject to Meta's Privacy Policy.
• Resend — For sending verification and notification emails.
• Stripe — For payment processing if subscription features are enabled.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. Session cookies are stored securely and expire when you sign out or after a set period.

6. 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 data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law. Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including encrypting passwords with industry-standard hashing algorithms, using HTTPS for all data transmission, and limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or through the Service. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at support@bakkenwire.com.