Welcome to Blinze Browser ("Blinze," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at blinze.com, join our waitlist, or use our browser software (collectively, the "Service").
This Privacy Policy describes how Blinze processes personal data; where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
i. Information We Collect
a. Waitlist Information
When you join our waitlist at blinze.com, we collect:
- Your email address to notify you when Blinze becomes available and to communicate important updates about the Service
- The date and time you joined the waitlist
- Your position in the queue, assigned sequentially based on registration time
This information is collected and stored in accordance with applicable data protection laws and is used solely for the purpose of managing waitlist access to Blinze Browser.
b. Browser Usage Analytics
When you use Blinze Browser, you may opt in during the onboarding process to help us estimate our active user count. If you choose to participate:
- An anonymous daily signal is sent to our servers indicating that the browser was active
- This ping contains no personally identifiable information, browsing history, or usage patterns
- This feature is entirely optional and can be disabled at any time in browser settings
c. Information We Do NOT Collect
Blinze is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect:
- Browsing history or web pages you visit
- Search queries
- Downloads
- Bookmarks or favorites
- Form data or autofill information
- Passwords or login credentials
- Cookies or tracking data from your browsing sessions
- Device identifiers or hardware information
- IP addresses, except for transient processing strictly necessary to transmit network requests, which are not logged, stored, or retained by Blinze
- Location data
d. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Where the GDPR applies, we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: for optional waitlist communications and anonymous usage analytics
- Legitimate interests: to operate, maintain, and improve the Service in a privacy-preserving manner
- Legal obligation: where required to comply with applicable laws
ii. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:
a. Waitlist Management
- To maintain your position in the waitlist queue
- To send you notifications when Blinze becomes available for download
- To communicate important updates about the browser release
- To manage access to early beta or testing opportunities
b. Service Improvement
- To estimate the number of active Blinze users (if you opt in)
- To understand user engagement and retention patterns in aggregate
- To make informed decisions about feature development and resource allocation
c. Legal Compliance
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- To enforce our Terms of Service
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Blinze, our users, or others
iii. Data Storage and Security
a. Data Storage
Any saved information is stored securely on our servers with industry-standard encryption and security measures. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
b. Browser Data Storage
All browser data - including bookmarks, history, settings, and other user-generated content - is stored locally on your device. Blinze does not sync, backup, or transmit this data to our servers or any cloud services.
c. Data Retention
We retain your email address and waitlist information until you receive access to Blinze or until you request deletion of your data.
Anonymous usage pings may be retained indefinitely in anonymized, aggregated form.
iv. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
a. Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (such as email service providers for notifications). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
b. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (such as a court order or subpoena), or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
c. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
v. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
a. Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information in a structured, commonly used format.
b. Correction
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
c. Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. To remove your email from our waitlist, please contact us at [email protected].
d. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
e. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion of your information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
vi. Children's Privacy
Blinze is not intended for use by children below the minimum age required by applicable data protection laws.
vii. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. Where required by applicable law, we ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
viii. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
ix. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date above.
Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
x. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Blinze respects your privacy choices. However, as we do not track your browsing activity, DNT signals do not affect our Service.
xi. Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
xii. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected].