01Who is responsible
Briefee, led by Eng. Hussain Azzouz in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is responsible for the personal data described here (the data “manager” under the Personal Data Protection Law). Contact us on WhatsApp +973 3328 3330 or Instagram @briefee.bh.
02What we collect
- Account details: your name, email address, phone (WhatsApp) number and password. Passwords are stored only as a secure one-way hash; we can never see them.
- Device lock data: a random device identifier stored in a cookie, a short description of your device and browser (for example “iPhone · Safari”), a fingerprint of general device characteristics, and the IP address used.
- Orders and payments: what you order, prices, order references, and the payment proof you upload (which may show bank or BenefitPay details). We never receive your card or online banking details.
- Reading activity: which pages you open in the protected reader, when, and from which IP address.
- Security records: sign-in attempts, including attempts refused because of the device lock.
- Messages: anything you send us on WhatsApp or Instagram.
03Why we use it
- To create and run your account, and provide your classes and purchased content (performing our agreement with you).
- To check payments, confirm orders and manage your access until it ends.
- To protect our content and your account: enforcing the one-device lock, watermarking pages with your name, phone, email and account number, preventing sharing, and investigating misuse (our legitimate interest).
- To reply to your questions and send service messages, such as password reset links.
- To meet legal obligations in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
We don't sell your personal data and we don't use it for third-party advertising.
04Watermarks on content
Every page you open in the reader shows your name, phone number, email, account number, and the date and time. This is shown only on your own screen, to discourage copying. If a copy of the content is found elsewhere, the watermark may be used to identify the account it came from.
07How long we keep it
- Account details: while your account is open, then up to 12 months after you ask us to close it.
- Orders and payment proofs: as long as needed for our records and legal obligations in Bahrain.
- Reading activity and security records: up to 24 months.
08How we protect it
We use encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, private storage for payment proofs and content (never directly reachable on the web), short-lived signed links for pages, and access limited to Briefee staff who need it.
09Your rights
Under the Personal Data Protection Law you can ask to access the personal data we hold about you, correct it, have it deleted or blocked where the law allows, and object to some uses. You can update your name, phone and email yourself on your account page. For anything else, message us on WhatsApp +973 3328 3330 or Instagram @briefee.bh. You also have the right to complain to the Personal Data Protection Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
10Students under 18
Many of our students are under 18. We ask that a parent or guardian agrees to their use of Briefee, and parents or guardians may contact us to exercise the student's rights.
11Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. The latest version and its date are always on this page.
This document is available in English and Arabic. If the two versions differ, the Arabic version applies. If you have a question about it, contact us before using Briefee.