Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

We collect account identifiers (such as username and email), profile settings, uploaded avatars, and content you create including posts, comments, snippets, and articles.

Operational metadata such as request logs, authentication events, and abuse-prevention signals may also be collected to keep the platform secure and reliable.

2. How We Use Data

Data is used to authenticate users, provide community features, personalize relevant content, enforce policy, and improve service performance.

We do not sell personal data to third parties. Data processing is limited to legitimate platform operation, compliance, and security requirements.

3. Cookies and Session Data

We use secure session cookies for authentication and account continuity. Optional preference cookies may store UI settings such as theme choices.

You can clear browser cookies at any time, which may log you out and reset local preferences.

4. Data Sharing and Processors

Data may be processed by infrastructure vendors (for hosting, storage, observability, and security operations) under contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations.

We may disclose data when required by law, court order, or to protect users, systems, and legal rights.

5. Data Retention

Account and content records are retained for as long as needed to operate the platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Deleted content may persist temporarily in backups and logs according to operational retention schedules.

6. User Rights and Controls

You may update account details, profile metadata, and selected content through available settings. You may request account closure and data export/deletion where legally applicable.

We may require identity verification before processing sensitive account or privacy requests.

7. Security Practices

We apply technical and organizational controls including authentication safeguards, validation layers, and monitoring. No internet service can guarantee absolute security; users should avoid posting secrets and sensitive credentials.