Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, date of birth, and profile details you provide during registration.
• Content: Stories, comments, and images you upload to the platform.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, interactions, bookmarks, and reading history.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the platform
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service
• To send notifications about activity on your content
• To prevent abuse and maintain platform security

3. Authentication

We use Firebase Authentication to manage user accounts. You may sign in with email/password or Google OAuth. We do not store your password directly — it is managed by Firebase.

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored in Firebase Firestore and Firebase Storage. Data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data.

5. Data Sharing

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

• With service providers (Firebase/Google) for platform operation
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the safety of users or the public

6. Cookies

We use cookies and local storage for authentication tokens, theme preferences, and session management. No third-party advertising cookies are used.

7. Your Rights

• Access your personal data through your profile settings
• Update or correct your information at any time
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of non-essential notifications

8. Security

We implement security measures including input sanitization, rate limiting, and content moderation to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

This platform is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover an underage account, it will be terminated immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact us through the platform.