Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information we obtain automatically when you use our Service.

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile picture and bio information
• Comments and posts you create
• Newsletter subscription preferences
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage information (pages visited, time spent)
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log data and analytics information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

Types of Cookies

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
• With service providers who assist in operating our Service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed, unless we are required to retain it by law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

9. Children's Privacy

Our 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 personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact page: Contact Us

For data protection matters, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].