Privacy & Cookie Policy — LGPD + GDPR Compliant

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to FL Bulletin. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with:
  • LGPD – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (Brasil)
  • GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation (European Union)
This Policy explains how we collect, process, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit https://flbulletin.com. By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge the practices described here.  

2. Legal Bases for Processing (LGPD + GDPR)

We process personal data based on the following lawful bases:

2.1 Consent

When you explicitly agree to data collection (e.g., cookie consent, newsletter signup).

2.2 Legitimate Interest

To improve website performance, prevent fraud, ensure security, or better understand user behavior.

2.3 Contractual Necessity

To provide services you request (e.g., account creation, contact forms).

2.4 Legal Obligation

To comply with legal requirements, such as tax or regulatory demands.

2.5 Protection of Credit (LGPD)

Where applicable for fraud prevention related to payments or digital services.  

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Comments

We collect:
  • Name, email, website (if provided)
  • IP address
  • Browser user-agent
Used for spam prevention and comment moderation.

3.2 Media Uploads

Avoid uploading images with EXIF GPS, as visitors can extract location data.

3.3 Contact Forms

Data collected:
  • Name
  • Email
  • Message content
Used strictly for customer service, not marketing, unless explicitly consented.

3.4 Access Logs

Servers may store:
  • IP address
  • Date/time of access
  • Browser & OS info
  • Pages visited
Used for security, analytics, and fraud detection.

3.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Including:
  • Session cookies
  • Persistent cookies
  • Analytics cookies
  • Advertising identifiers
  • Pixel tags and tracking scripts
Details in section 4.  

4. Cookie Policy

4.1 What Cookies Do

Cookies allow us to:
  • Remember preferences
  • Maintain account sessions
  • Improve website performance
  • Measure traffic and usage.
  • Display relevant ads
  • Ensure security
 

4.2 Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Required for website operation. Examples:
  • Login maintenance
  • Security and authentication
  • User preferences These do not require prior consent.
 

Functional Cookies

Enhance user experience. Examples:
  • Saving comment information
  • Screen display preferences
 

Analytics Cookies (Consent Required under GDPR)

Used for statistical analysis. Examples: Google Analytics, Matomo.  

Advertising Cookies (Consent Required under GDPR & LGPD)

Used by Google AdSense and partners to:
  • Deliver personalized ads
  • Measure performance
  • Conduct retargeting
Users may opt out via:
  • Google Ads Settings
  • AboutAds.info
  • Cookie banner on this website
 

5. How Cookies Are Used on FL Bulletin

Comments

Saving your name/email in cookies for convenience (valid 1 year).

Login and Sessions

  • Temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies
  • Login cookies last 2 days
  • Display preference cookies last 1 year
 

6. Embedded Content From Other Websites

External content (e.g., videos, posts, images) behaves as if viewed on the original site and may collect data independently. FL Bulletin is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.  

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share data with:
  • Google LLC (AdSense, Analytics, reCAPTCHA)
  • Hosting providers
  • Security and anti-fraud services
  • Email platforms
  • Payment processors (if applicable)
All partners comply with GDPR or LGPD adequacy requirements. We never sell personal data.  

8. International Data Transfers (GDPR)

Your data may be transferred to servers outside the EU. Transfers occur only when:
  • A country has an adequacy decision.
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.
  • You provide clear consent.
 

9. Data Retention

  • Comments: indefinitely
  • Registered accounts: stored until deleted
  • Analytics data: per Google retention settings
  • Contact form submissions: as long as necessary for customer support
 

10. Your Rights (LGPD + GDPR)

You may request:
  • Access to your data
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal data
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • Portability
  • Restriction of processing
  • Explanation of how data is used
  • Confirmation of processing activity
To make a request, contact us at: contact@flbulletin.com Response deadline:
  • GDPR: up to 30 days
  • LGPD: within a reasonable timeframe as defined by ANPD
 

11. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For LGPD/GDPR compliance matters, contact: Email: contact@flbulletin.com Responsible: Data Protection Officer – FL Bulletin  

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy to meet legal requirements or reflect changes in our services. The latest version will always appear at the top of this page.  

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  • Aerospace industry
  • Technology
  • Science
  • Global events that shape the future of humanity
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