Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 3, 2024

At OpenStanza, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account or use OpenStanza, we collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and profile picture
• Content: Posts, comments, and other content you create on the platform
• Profile Information: Bio, website, and other optional profile details
• Communications: Messages you send to us or other users through the platform

Automatically Collected Information

When you use OpenStanza, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Posts you read, searches you perform, and features you use
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Services: Enable you to create, publish, and discover content
• Personalize Experience: Recommend relevant content and tailor your feed
• Communicate: Send notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns and develop new features
• Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, and protect our community
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms

3. How We Share Your Information

Public Information

Content you publish on OpenStanza (posts, comments, profile information) is public and visible to anyone on the internet. This is necessary for the platform to function as a publishing platform.

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us:

• Host and maintain the platform (cloud infrastructure)
• Manage user authentication (Clerk)
• Analyze platform usage (analytics services)
• Send communications (email services)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
• Situations involving threats to safety or security

4. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time through your profile settings.

Delete Account

You can delete your account at any time. This will remove your profile and associated data. Published posts may remain visible but will be anonymized.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or updating your notification preferences.

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure authentication systems
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide services to you
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Children's Privacy

OpenStanza is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Users

OpenStanza is based in the United States. If you access the platform from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the platform. Continued use of OpenStanza after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: