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Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 14, 2026 · Last updated: May 14, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our social media platform (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Account information — username, email address, password (hashed), profile photo, banner image, bio, location, and website.
Content you create — posts, replies, reposts, quote posts, direct messages, and media uploads.
Authentication data — if you sign in via Google or GitHub OAuth, we receive your name, email, and profile photo from those providers.
Security settings — two-factor authentication (TOTP) configuration.

We also collect information automatically when you use the Service:

IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system.
Pages visited, features used, and interactions with content.
Session tokens and cookies used to keep you signed in.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account.
Deliver and personalize your feed, notifications, and direct messages in real time.
Power AI-driven features such as content discovery, trending topics, and recommendations.
Enable search across posts, users, and hashtags.
Send transactional emails (e.g., password resets, security alerts).
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With other users — your public profile, posts, and interactions are visible to other users of the Service as intended by the platform's social features.
Service providers — third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.
Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention.

5. Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard measures including encrypted JWT tokens, bcrypt password hashing, HTTPS in transit, and optional two-factor authentication. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Sign-In

If you choose to sign in using Google or GitHub, those services may collect information about your use in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those providers:

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences (such as your chosen theme), and analyze how the Service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect the functionality of the Service.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via the platform or by email. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@yourplatform.com