Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

• Account data: username, email address, password hash, and profile fields you provide.
• Content and metadata: posts you create, associated media, timestamps, and related identifiers.
• Usage data: basic logs (e.g., IP address, user agent, pages viewed, referring URL) to maintain security and performance.
• Cookies and similar technologies: used for session management, preferences, and security.

2. How we use information

• Provide, operate, and improve the Service.
• Authenticate users and protect accounts.
• Detect, prevent, and respond to abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
• Communicate with you about important updates (e.g., security or policy changes).

3. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances, such as:

• Service providers (hosting, storage, analytics, security) who process data on our behalf under appropriate safeguards.
• Legal and safety when required by law, court order, or to protect rights, users, and the public.
• Business changes in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice where required).

4. Data retention

We retain information as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and purpose.

5. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your choices and rights

• You can update certain account information through your profile/account settings.
• You can request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law.
• You can control cookies via your browser settings (note: disabling cookies may affect login and site features).

To make a request, contact [email protected].

7. Children’s privacy

The Service is not directed to children and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

8. International transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. We take steps to apply appropriate safeguards where required.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above indicates when changes were made.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact [email protected].