Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Bad & Desi ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our platform at badanddesi.com and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Full name and stage name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture
  • Location (city and country)
  • Creative category and bio
  • Social media links (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
  • Portfolio and media files

Authentication Data

When you sign up or log in using Google OAuth, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture from Google. We do not store your Google password.

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our platform
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

Create and manage your account

Display your profile to other creators

Facilitate collaboration requests

Enable messaging between creators

Send important notifications and updates

Improve our platform and user experience

Prevent fraud and ensure security

Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

What We Share

Your profile information (name, bio, location, category, social links) is publicly visible to other users on our platform. This is essential for the creator discovery and collaboration features.

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

Service Providers

We share limited information with trusted service providers:

  • AWS (database and file storage)
  • Google (authentication and maps)
  • Pusher (real-time messaging)
  • Vercel (hosting)

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Encrypted database storage (AWS RDS)
Secure authentication with NextAuth.js
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and monitoring
Secure file storage with AWS S3

Your Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings. You can also request a copy of your data by contacting us.

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, your profile will be removed from our platform, though some information may be retained for legal compliance.

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@badanddesi.com

Website: www.badanddesi.com/contact