1. Data We Collect
- Account data: username, generated public ID, hashed account secret.
- Profile data: optional bio, avatar URL, and signature.
- Forum content: threads, posts, edits, merit, and reports you submit.
- Direct messages and conversation metadata: conversation participants, message content, read status, and timestamps.
- Moderation data: report status/resolution and admin/moderator action logs.
2. Data We Do Not Collect by Default
- No email address is required for account creation.
- No phone number is required.
- No government ID/KYC data is collected by default.
- We do not collect IP addresses.
3. How We Use Data
- Authenticate accounts and keep sessions active.
- Display forum content, profiles, merit activity, and notifications.
- Operate moderation/reporting workflows and enforce community rules.
- Prevent abuse (rate limiting, spam control, and security review).
- Maintain and improve platform reliability.
4. Cookies and Session Handling
The forum uses a limited set of essential cookies and session mechanisms to keep the service working properly.
5. Third-Party Exposure
User content may include external links and externally hosted images. When you open those links or load those images, your browser may connect directly to third-party services, which can receive technical metadata such as IP address and user agent.
6. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share or sell data.
7. Policy Changes
We may update this policy when product features, moderation practices, or legal requirements change. The effective date at the top reflects the current version.