Privacy Policy

Who we are

Bestly (“All for the BEST Local News”, at feelgood.seolith.com) is a community-driven local news platform that turns positive neighbourhood stories into accessible comic-style short videos. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

What we collect

• Account information. When you sign in, we store the profile details provided by your sign-in provider (such as your name, email address, and avatar) along with your Bestly handle.
• Content you share. Stories, comments, votes, and reports you submit, together with the comic panels, narration, and other media generated from them.
• Usage and analytics data. Privacy-friendly, aggregated usage statistics (for example page views and feature usage) that help us understand how the platform is used. We do not sell this data.
• Preferences. Accessibility and display settings (such as high-contrast, large-text, or reduced-motion modes), stored in your browser’s local storage where possible.
• Technical data. Standard server logs such as IP address, browser type, and timestamps, used for security and troubleshooting.

How we use it

• To operate the platform: rendering your stories as comic shorts, running the feed, leaderboard, badges, and map.
• To keep the community safe: moderating reported content and preventing abuse.
• To improve accessibility and performance based on aggregated usage patterns.
• To respond when you contact us.

Where it is stored

Your data is stored on servers operated by our hosting providers and processed only for as long as needed to provide the service. Generated media (comic panels, audio, and video) is stored alongside your stories so they can be replayed.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Content you publish (stories, comments, votes) is visible to other Bestly visitors under your public handle. We may disclose information if required by law.

Your choices

• You can browse the public feed and map without an account.
• You can request a copy or deletion of your account data by emailing us.
• Accessibility preferences kept in local storage can be cleared from your browser at any time.

Contact

Questions or requests about this policy? Email privacy@feelgood.seolith.com.