Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Email address, username, and display name when you register
• Google OAuth data: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google
• User-generated content: Posts, comments, votes, and other content you create on the platform
• Usage data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited and actions taken

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and operate the Service
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To send you notifications about activity relevant to you
• To enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• To improve and develop new features for the Service

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. These are essential cookies required for the Service to function. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Your public profile information (username, display name, avatar, and karma) is visible to other users. We may share information if required by law or to protect the safety and security of our users and the Service.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information and content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though some content (such as posts and comments) may be retained in anonymized form. Backups may retain data for up to 90 days after deletion.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission and secure password storage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information in your profile
• Delete your account and associated personal data
• Object to certain processing of your data

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us through the community forum.