Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 19, 2026
BahamaZine is a community-powered guide to the Bahamas. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
What information we collect
Information you provide
You may choose to share information with us when you create an account, submit a business listing, submit an event, upload images, or contact us.
This may include your name or business name, email address, phone/WhatsApp (if provided), listing or event details, and images (such as a flyer, logo, or photo).
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, device/browser type, and pages visited. This helps us with basic security, spam prevention, and site improvement.
Cookies
BahamaZine may use cookies to keep the site working properly (including login sessions), remember preferences, and help protect the site from spam and abuse. You can control cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
How we use your information
- Publish and manage business listings, events, and other submissions
- Respond to messages and support requests
- Review, moderate, and improve content quality
- Maintain site security and prevent abuse
- Improve usability and performance
Public information on the site
If you submit a business listing or event, you understand that some of the information is meant to be public, such as the listing or event details you choose to display. If you accidentally submit private information, contact us and we will do our best to correct it quickly.
Payments
If BahamaZine offers optional paid services (such as posting help or upgrades), payments are processed by third-party providers. BahamaZine does not receive or store your full card details. We may receive limited confirmation details such as payment status or a transaction reference.
Third-party links and embedded content
BahamaZine may include links to third-party websites and services. When you click those links, you are leaving our site and their policies apply. Some pages may include embedded content (such as videos or maps) which may collect data according to the provider’s policies.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only when necessary to operate the website (such as hosting, security, or email delivery tools), to process payments through third-party providers (if you choose to pay), or to comply with legal requirements.
Data retention
We keep submissions and messages for as long as needed to operate the site, provide support, and prevent abuse. You may request corrections or removal of your submitted content at any time.
Your choices and requests
You can request corrections, content removal, or account help by contacting us through the site’s Contact page.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make meaningful changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.