Website Privacy Policy
Data Collection and Privacy Practices for bastionai.github.io
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at bastionai.github.io. This policy applies ONLY to our website and does NOT cover our mobile applications or other products.
🔍 Critical Distinction: Website vs. Application
THIS TRACKING IS FOR THE WEBSITE ONLY - Our mobile app "BastionChat" collects ZERO data and has completely different privacy practices. This website privacy policy does NOT apply to BastionChat or any other BastionAI applications.
- Website (bastionai.github.io): Uses Google Analytics for basic website improvement
- BastionChat App: Zero data collection, 100% private, everything stays on your device
📍 What This Privacy Policy Covers
ONLY applies to:
- ✅ Website visits to bastionai.github.io
- ✅ Browsing our web pages
- ✅ Website analytics and performance
Does NOT apply to:
- ❌ BastionChat mobile app usage
- ❌ Any conversations within BastionChat
- ❌ Documents you process in BastionChat
- ❌ Any other BastionAI applications
Information We Collect (Website Only)
📊 Website Analytics Data (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics ONLY for our website to understand how visitors browse bastionai.github.io. This tracking is completely separate from our applications and does NOT affect BastionChat or any other apps. This service automatically collects:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click behavior
- Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), referrer URL, screen resolution
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
🍪 Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
How We Use Information (Website Only)
We use the collected data exclusively for website improvements. This data is NEVER used for our applications:
- Improve Our Website: Understand which web pages are most valuable
- Analyze Web Traffic Patterns: Optimize website performance and user experience
- Monitor Website Security: Detect and prevent website abuse or security issues
- Measure Website Marketing: Understand how people find our website
🚫 What We DON'T Track
This website tracking does NOT include:
- ❌ BastionChat app usage or behavior
- ❌ AI conversations or chat data
- ❌ Documents processed in our apps
- ❌ Application performance or crashes
- ❌ Any data from our mobile applications
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Google Analytics
Your data is processed by Google Analytics under their privacy policy. Google may:
- Process data in the United States and other countries
- Use data for their own analytics and advertising services
- Combine your website activity with other Google services (if you're signed in)
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
No Other Third Parties
We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to any other third parties.
Your Privacy Rights
🇪🇺 GDPR Rights (EU Visitors)
If you're in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about data we collect
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Withdraw Consent: Stop data collection at any time
🍪 Cookie Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block All Cookies: Disable cookies entirely (may affect site functionality)
- Delete Cookies: Clear existing cookies from your browser
- Opt-out of Google Analytics: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted to our site is encrypted
- Minimal Collection: We only collect necessary analytics data
- Data Anonymization: IP addresses are anonymized in Google Analytics
- No Sensitive Data: We don't collect passwords, financial information, or health data
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States, where Google Analytics servers are located. These transfers are made under appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy rights.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests regarding this website:
- Email: bastionaisolutions@gmail.com
- Subject Line: "Website Privacy Policy"
Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU privacy law
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California privacy law
- ePrivacy Directive - EU cookie law
📋 Summary
Website Only: This tracking applies ONLY to bastionai.github.io website visits.
What we collect: Basic website analytics through Google Analytics.
How we use it: To understand website visitor behavior and improve web experience.
Your control: You can opt-out of website tracking or delete cookies at any time.
Applications: BastionChat and other apps have zero data collection - completely separate.
Third parties: Only Google Analytics processes website data.