Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This website and forum (“the site”) are operated as a personal/community project. The goal is to provide a place where people can share information, ask questions, and discuss topics openly. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use the site and how it may be used.

This page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

2. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you choose to provide, including:

• Forum account details (such as username, email address, and password stored in hashed form)
• Profile information you add voluntarily (such as a bio, avatar, or location)
• Posts, replies, private messages, and any content you share on the forum
• Messages sent through the contact form

Please do not share sensitive personal information (for example: bank details, government ID numbers, passwords, or highly private information) in your posts or through the contact form.

3. Information Collected Automatically

Like many websites, some technical information may be collected automatically when you visit the site. This can include:

• IP address and approximate location at a city or region level
• Browser type, version, and device information
• Pages visited, links clicked, and the time of your visit

This information is generally used to keep the site secure, prevent abuse, and understand how people use the site so it can be improved over time.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The forum software may use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and help basic features work correctly. Analytics tools or third-party services may also use cookies or similar technologies.

You can usually manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect how the site and forum function.

5. How Your Information May Be Used

Your information may be used to:

• Create and manage your forum account
• Display your posts, replies, and participation in the community
• Respond to messages you send through the contact form
• Help moderate content and prevent spam or abuse
• Maintain and improve the site and its features
• Protect the security and stability of the site

6. Contact Forms and Email (Web3Forms)

The contact form on this site may be powered by a third-party service called Web3Forms. When you submit the form, the information you enter (such as your name, email address, and message) is transmitted securely to Web3Forms and forwarded to the site owner by email.

Web3Forms has its own privacy practices and policies, which apply in addition to this one. By using the contact form, you understand that your message is processed by Web3Forms so it can be delivered.

7. Third-Party Services

This site may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, security, email delivery, spam protection, or content embedding (for example, YouTube videos). These providers may process limited technical data as needed to perform their services.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. Reasonable efforts are made to only use providers that handle data responsibly, but this site does not control their internal policies.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Information is not sold or rented to third parties for marketing. However, information may be shared or disclosed if reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or valid law enforcement request
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of the site owner, users, or the public
• Investigate spam, abuse, or security incidents

9. Your Choices and Account Control

Depending on the forum settings, you may be able to:

• Edit or update some of your profile information
• Change your email address or password
• Edit or delete some of your own posts
• Request that your account be closed or anonymized, where practical

If you have questions about your information or want help with your account, you can contact the site owner using the Contact page.

10. Data Retention

Forum posts and account information may be retained for as long as the site is active, or as needed for security, backup, and community history. Some information may be kept longer where required for legal, security, or operational reasons.

11. Security

Reasonable steps are taken to help protect the site and your information, but no system is 100% secure. You are encouraged to use strong, unique passwords and to avoid reusing passwords from other sites.

12. Children’s Privacy

This site is not specifically directed at children. If you believe information about a minor has been submitted inappropriately, please contact the site owner so it can be reviewed.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on this site, you can contact the site owner using the Contact page or by email at: youremail@example.com (replace with your own).