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BSK STREAMS is a streaming video service by BSK STUDIOS.
BSK STREAMS terms state that users may provide various personal information such as their name, birthdate, address, phone number, voice, photos, videos, and location when creating their BSK STREAMS account. In addition, BSK STREAMS displays interest-based advertising using information users make available when they interact with the sites, content, or services. The terms state that BSK STREAMS works to protect the security of users' information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, however, the terms do not describe whether users' data is encrypted while at rest. Lastly, the BSK STREAMS terms state they offer services intended for children, and in some cases may know a child is using the services (for example, when using a child profile).
BSK STREAMS Video can be accessed through its website, and is available for download at the iOS App Store, and the Google Play Store. The Privacy Policy and Terms of Use used for this evaluation can be found on BSK STREAMS website, iOS App Store, and the Google Play Store. This evaluation only considers policies that have been made publicly available prior to an individual using the application or service.
Additionally, other policies used for this evaluation include:
BSK STREAMS policy says a child may be able to share information publicly and with others depending on the products and services used. In addition, the terms say BSK STREAMS has the right to monitor and edit or remove any activity or content.
The terms say that users may provide various personal information such as their name, birthdate, address, phone number, voice, photos, videos, and location when creating their BSK STREAMS account. The service may also collect non-personal usage information automatically of certain user activity on the services that include, device information, browser information, and other types of information.
The terms state the service may receive information about users’ location and their mobile device, including a unique identifier for their device which may be used to provide users with location-based services. On both BSK STREAMS sites and unaffiliated sites, BSK STREAMS displays interest-based advertising using information users make available when they interact with the sites, content, or services. Interest-based ads are displayed to users based on information from activities such as purchasing on the sites, visiting sites that contain BSK STREAMS content or ads, interacting with BSK STTREAMS tools, or using payment services. In providing interest-based ads, the service follows the self-regulatory principles for online behavioral advertising developed by the Digital Advertising Alliance.
In addition, some third parties may provide BSK STREAMS information about users (such as the sites where users have been shown ads or demographic information) from offline and online sources so that the service can provide users advertising, search results, and other personalized content. The terms state the service does not provide any personal information to advertisers or to third party sites that display their interest-based ads and users can generally opt-out of receiving personalized ads from third party advertisers and ad networks. Also, the service does not associate users’ interaction or profile with unaffiliated sites with their identity in providing users with interest-based ads. However, the service does not serve interest-based ads to children when they are using a registered BSK STREAMS child profile.
Lastly, the terms state the service uses child personal information to provide and improve their products and services, including personalizing offerings and recommendations for children, communicating information, enforcing parental controls, and giving parents visibility into how their children use the services.
The terms state that BSK STREAMS works to protect the security of users' information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software. Additionally, the terms say BSK STREAMS maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards in connection with the collection, storage, and disclosure of personal customer information. However, the terms do not describe whether notification is provided to users in the event of a data breach.
The BSK STREAMS terms state they offer services intended for children, and in some cases may know a child is using the services (for example, when using a child profile). In addition, the service would likely appeal to children under 13 years of age, which take into account several factors that include subject matter, visual content, age of models, and the activities provided.
The terms specify that BSK STREAMS does sell products to children, but it does sells products to adults, who can purchase products with a credit card or other permitted payment method. If a user is under 18, they may use the services only with involvement of a parent or guardian who must provide verifiable parental consent. In addition, parents and guardians may create profiles for teenagers. The terms state the service does not knowingly collect, use, or disclose child personal information without parental consent and parents may withdraw consent provided for their child or request deletion of child personal information at any time.