Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 21, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to ShareOverCoffee ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website shareovercoffee.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Optional bio, avatar, and other profile details
- Content: Articles, comments, and other content you create and publish
- Images: Cover images and media you upload through our service
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction with features
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies: Authentication cookies and preference settings
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Providing and maintaining our services
- Creating and managing your account
- Enabling you to publish and share content
- Communicating with you about updates and features
- Improving our platform and user experience
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Neon (Database): Stores your account and content data
- Cloudinary: Hosts and delivers uploaded images
- Google OAuth: Optional sign-in service (if used)
- Vercel: Hosts our website and application
Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption
- All data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
- Database access is restricted and monitored
- Regular security updates and patches
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Export: Download your published content
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies for:
- Keeping you signed in to your account
- Remembering your preferences (e.g., theme)
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit some functionality.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@shareovercoffee.com