Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Januaey 2025

Pride Corner is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the safety of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website, forums, or other associated services (collectively referred to as "Pride Corner").

By accessing or using Pride Corner, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

1.1 Personal Information Provided by You

Name, email address, and username (required for registration).
Optional profile details such as gender identity, pronouns, or other demographic information you choose to share.
Content you post, share, or communicate within the platform.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
Usage data, including pages visited, time spent on the platform, and interaction with content.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party services if you choose to link or sign in via those platforms (e.g., Google or Facebook).

2. How We Use Your Information

Pride Corner uses your information for the following purposes:

To create and manage your account.
To facilitate communication and community engagement on the platform.
To personalize your experience and provide relevant content.
To monitor and improve the functionality, security, and user experience of the platform.
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, or email delivery. These providers are required to protect your data and use it solely for the services they provide.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or address security or fraud concerns.

3.3 Community Visibility

Content you share publicly on the platform (e.g., forum posts) will be visible to other users.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

5. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
Objection: Object to certain data processing activities.
Data Portability: Request a transferable copy of your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@pridecorner.org.

6. Security Measures

Pride Corner takes data security seriously and employs industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption of sensitive data.
Regular security audits and monitoring.
Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge this risk.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Pride Corner uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences.
Analyze website usage to improve functionality.
Provide tailored content.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our platform.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominently posted on our platform. Your continued use of Pride Corner after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@pridecorner.org

Thank you for trusting Pride Corner with your information. Together, we can create a safe and inclusive space for everyone.