Privacy Policy

Effective: April 15, 2026· Version 1.0

1. Information We Collect

When you sign in via OAuth, we collect:

  • Your OAuth provider ID (used as your unique identifier)
  • Your display name and email address (provided by the OAuth provider)
  • Your profile picture URL (if provided)

When you use our service, we also collect:

  • Content you post (poetry, art, music)
  • Votes, flags, and other interactions
  • Profile information you choose to provide (bio, location, website)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Poetry Asylum service
  • Display your content and public profile to other users
  • Send important service notifications
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and community standards

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your content is displayed publicly on the platform as intended. We may share information with law enforcement if required by law.

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely on our servers. Uploaded files (images, audio) are stored on our file storage system. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use session cookies for authentication purposes. We may use local storage to remember your preferences (such as horoscope sign selection). We do not use tracking cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • OAuth providers (Google, Facebook, X/Twitter, Discord, Instagram) for authentication
  • Weather API for the weather widget feature
  • Horoscope API for the daily horoscope feature

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your content

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Some content may remain in anonymized form.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us through the platform.