Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Gossiped, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our universal commenting system.

By using Gossiped, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Username, email address, profile picture
• Profile Data: Bio, website links, social profiles (optional)
• Authentication Data: Encrypted passwords, login tokens

Usage Information

• Comments and Posts: Content you create
• Interaction Data: Votes, replies, shares
• Website Visits: URLs where you use Gossiped
• Browsing Patterns: Time spent, participation frequency

Technical Information

• Device Data: IP address, browser type, OS
• Usage Analytics: Page views, click patterns
• Performance Data: Load times, error reports

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in across sessions
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide personalized recommendations

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

• Enable commenting and discussion features
• Maintain user accounts and profiles
• Provide customer support
• Process user-generated content

Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve services
• Develop new features
• Monitor system performance
• Generate aggregated statistics

Safety and Security

• Prevent spam, abuse, and fraud
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect against security threats
• Investigate violations

Communication

• Send service updates and notifications
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Deliver marketing communications (with consent)

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these cases:

Public Information

• Username and profile picture
• Comments and posts you create
• Public profile information you share

Service Providers

We share with trusted providers who assist with:

• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Email delivery
• Analytics and monitoring
• Customer support

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect rights, property, or safety
• Protect users from harm

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while active + 1 year after deletion
• Comments: Retained unless you delete them
• Usage Logs: Retained up to 2 years
• Support Records: Retained 3 years

Your Rights

Account Control

• Access: View and download your data
• Update: Modify your information
• Delete: Remove your account and data
• Portability: Export your data

Privacy Settings

• Control profile visibility
• Manage email preferences
• Opt out of optional data collection
• Configure cookie preferences

Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits
• Automated threat detection

Operational Security

• Limited employee access to data
• Regular security training
• Incident response procedures

Children's Privacy

Gossiped is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Users between 13-17 may use Gossiped with parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes:

• Updated policy posted on this page
• "Last Modified" date revised
• Significant changes announced to users
• Continued use constitutes acceptance