Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 14, 2026
1. Introduction
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, profile image, and handle (username). This information is necessary to create and maintain your account.
User-Generated Content
We store any content you upload or create on our service, including profile descriptions, posts, and other materials. This content is stored to deliver the service and make it available to you and other users as permitted.
Sign-In and Session Data
We collect and store information about your sign-in events, including:
- Location metadata: approximate city, region, and country (derived from IP address analysis)
- Timezone: your browser's timezone information
- Provider: the authentication provider used (e.g., Google)
- Device information: user agent and basic device details
- IP address: your IP address (stored but never displayed to users)
- Timestamp: the date and time of sign-in
Automatically Collected Data
When you use our service, we automatically collect certain information including browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and maintain your account
- Verify your identity and prevent fraud
- Deliver and improve our service
- Personalize your experience
- Send transactional emails and security alerts (with your consent)
- Monitor usage patterns and service performance
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements with you
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: third parties who assist us in operating our service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
- Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
- Business transfers: in the event of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
- Public profile information: your handle, profile image, and description are publicly visible at your handle URL (/@handle)
5. Location and IP Address Information
We collect your IP address to determine approximate location (city, region, country) for security and analytics purposes. This involves third-party geolocation services. We store your IP address in our database but never display it to other users or in the user interface. Only derived location information (city, region, country) is shown in your sign-in history.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand user behavior. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality of our service.
8. Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
9. User-Generated Content and Privacy
Any content you post on our service, including profile descriptions and public information, may be accessed, viewed, and potentially shared by other users. We recommend not posting sensitive or private information. You are responsible for the content you share and should maintain appropriate privacy settings.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Sign-in event data is retained for security and audit purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct or update inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Opt-out of certain data collection or processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent for processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the service.
12. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.
13. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.
14. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the service.
16. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your information and your rights, please review our Terms of Service.