Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly: username, email address, IP address at registration, and any content you post. We also collect usage data such as pages visited and features used.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the forum service
• To send account-related emails (verification, password reset)
• To enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• To detect spam and abuse

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your public profile and posts are visible to other users. We may share data with law enforcement if required by law.

Cookies

We use local storage for authentication tokens and user preferences. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

Your Rights

You can access, update, or delete your personal information through your account settings. You can deactivate your account at any time. To request data export or deletion, contact the forum administrators.

Data Security

Passwords are hashed using bcrypt. Sessions use JWT tokens. We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.