Data Privacy & Protection

Our Privacy Commitment

We built this platform with privacy as a foundational principle. Unlike most social networks, we don't monetize your attention or personal data. We designed our systems to collect only the minimum information needed to provide our services.

This document outlines exactly what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Data We Collect

Account Information

• Basic profile information (username, email) through Clerk authentication
• Optional profile details you choose to provide (bio, about me)
• Profile customization preferences (layout type, theme settings)

Content You Create

• Posts, comments, and other content you publish
• Media you upload (images, videos)
• Spaces you create or join
• RSS feeds you subscribe to

Usage Information

• Basic analytics via Google Analytics (page views, session duration)
• Session information for authentication purposes

How We Use Your Data

• To provide our services: Displaying your posts, comments, and profile to other users; enabling social features like following and notifications.
• To enhance functionality: Allowing you to customize your experience through profile themes and settings.
• To maintain the platform: Ensuring security, preventing abuse, and improving performance.
• To provide features you request: Processing RSS feed subscriptions, maintaining Space memberships.

What We Don't Do With Your Data

• We don't sell your data. Your personal information is never sold to advertisers or third parties.
• We don't use recommendation algorithms. Content is displayed chronologically, not algorithmically sorted to maximize engagement.
• We don't track you across the web. We don't use tracking pixels or third-party cookies to follow your activity on other websites.
• We don't use data to target advertisements. There are no ads on our platform.
• We don't keep your data indefinitely. You can delete your account and associated data at any time.

Third-Party Services

We use a limited set of trusted third-party services to run our platform:

• Clerk: For user authentication and account management. Your account credentials are handled by Clerk, not stored directly in our database. Clerk's Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics: For basic site analytics. We use this to understand site usage patterns and improve performance. Google's Privacy Policy.
• UploadThing: For secure file uploads. When you upload images or videos, they're processed through UploadThing. UploadThing's Privacy Policy.
• Stream: For real-time messaging features. Your messages are processed through Stream's service. Stream's Privacy Policy.

Your Data Rights

You have full control over your personal data:

• Access: You can access all your data through your profile settings.
• Edit: You can edit your profile information and content at any time.
• Delete: You can delete individual posts or your entire account. When you delete your account, we remove all your personal information from our systems.
• Export: You can request an export of your data by contacting us.

Security

We take security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your data:

• All data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• Authentication is handled by Clerk, a trusted identity provider
• Database access is strictly controlled and monitored
• Regular security updates and reviews of our codebase

Changes to This Policy

If we make significant changes to this privacy policy, we will notify you through the platform and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.