HyperSpace Forum Privacy Policy

Effective: August 16, 2024
Last Revised: August 16, 2024

Introduction

At HyperSpace Forum, we believe that privacy is a right. We want to empower our users to be the masters of their identity. This privacy policy helps you understand how and why HyperSpace Forum ("we" or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our services.

TL;DR

• HyperSpace Forum is a public platform. Anyone can see your profile, posts, and comments.
• We collect minimal information about you. Browsing anonymously is possible.
• We use data only to improve our services. No data is sold to third parties.
• Privacy rights apply to all users, globally.
• Questions? Reach out. We're here to help.

Public Platform

Most information on HyperSpace Forum is public, including your posts, comments, and profile. Public content may appear in search results or third-party tools like chatbots.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, password (if applicable), and preferences.
• Profile Information: Bio, age, location, and optional personal details.
• Non-Public Content: Drafts, messages, and communications with moderators or support.
• Actions: Voting, following, hiding, and other platform activity.
• Transactions: Purchase information via services like Stripe. We don’t store payment credentials.

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, OS, referral URL, pages visited.
• Cookies for login status, preferences, analytics, and advertising.
• Approximate location (based on IP).

From Other Sources

• Linked services like Google or Apple login.
• Analytics from third-party tools.
• Ads interaction data.

How We Use Your Information

• Operate, improve, and personalize the Services.
• Ensure platform safety and prevent abuse.
• Measure and manage advertisements.
• Respond to support requests and communicate updates.

How We Share Information

• With your consent or at your direction.
• With linked services and authorized third-party apps.
• With service providers (hosting, payments, support).
• To comply with legal requirements or protect user safety.
• With affiliates under common ownership.
• As aggregated or anonymized data for analytics or research.

Your Rights and Choices

• Access, correct, or delete your data through account settings.
• Opt out of personalized ads or cookies.
• Manage third-party connections and revoke permissions.
• Request a copy of your data or file a privacy request via email.

International Users

We comply with the GDPR, UK GDPR, and Swiss DPF. Data may be transferred to the U.S. and other regions, but we use standard protections such as SCCs and privacy frameworks.

California Residents

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have additional rights related to accessing, deleting, and opting out of data sharing.

Children

Children under 13 (or older, as required by local law) are not allowed to create an account or use our services without verified parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. You’ll be notified via the website or email if changes are significant. Continued use of the platform means you accept the revised policy.