LGBTQVoice.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum amount of information necessary to operate our platform effectively. The information we collect includes:
1.1. Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password.
- Profile Information (Optional): You may provide additional details such as gender identity, pronouns, location, interests, or a profile picture.
- Community Interactions: Any content you post, including questions, answers, comments, and messages.
- Support Requests: If you contact our support team, we may collect information related to your inquiry.
1.2. Information We Collect Automatically
- Log Data: We collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, and interactions with our platform to improve security and user experience.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.
1.3. Blockchain-Based Data Storage
- User-Generated Content: All content created on LGBTQVoice.com is secured through blockchain encryption and smart contracts, ensuring sole ownership remains with the creator.
- Transaction Data: If you engage in blockchain-based transactions (such as tipping creators), we may collect relevant wallet addresses while ensuring anonymity.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account and allow you to participate in discussions.
- To personalize your experience, including recommending relevant content.
- To ensure platform security and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our community guidelines.
- To improve LGBTQVoice.com, analyze usage patterns, and optimize performance.
3. Data Ownership & Blockchain Security
LGBTQVoice.com integrates blockchain encryption and smart contracts to guarantee that your data belongs to you. Key principles include:
✅ Full Ownership: Content posted on our platform remains the property of the creator.
✅ Decentralized Security: No central authority, including LGBTQVoice.com, can alter or delete blockchain-verified content.
✅ Immutable Records: Transactions and user-generated content are permanently recorded on a secure blockchain ledger.
You have full control over your data, and blockchain technology ensures it cannot be tampered with or exploited by third parties.
4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third-party advertisers. However, we may disclose information under the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly approve sharing information.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or government request.
- To Protect Our Community: If necessary to investigate fraudulent activities, security threats, or violations of our Terms of Service.
When we share data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting services, blockchain networks), they are required to comply with strict privacy and security standards.
5. Your Privacy Choices & Rights
You have control over your data and can:
- Edit or Delete Your Profile: You can update or remove your profile information anytime.
- Control Cookies & Tracking: You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
- Delete Your Account: You can permanently delete your account and associated data (except blockchain-recorded data, which remains immutable).
- Access & Download Your Data: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
For requests, please contact us at [[email protected]].
6. Data Security & Protection
We take data security seriously and implement:
- End-to-End Encryption for private communications.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for additional login security.
- Decentralized Storage to prevent single points of failure.
- Regular Security Audits to identify and mitigate risks.
Blockchain technology further prevents unauthorized modifications, ensuring the integrity and privacy of user-generated content.
7. Children’s Privacy
LGBTQVoice.com is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that a minor has provided information, we will take steps to remove it. Parents or guardians concerned about a child’s account should contact us immediately.
8. International Users & GDPR Compliance
LGBTQVoice.com complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in the EU and California. Your rights include:
- Right to Access: You can request details about the data we store.
- Right to Erasure: You can request permanent deletion of your data.
- Right to Restriction: You can limit how we process your data.
- Right to Object: You can opt out of certain data collection activities.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [[email protected]].
9. Third-Party Links & Services
LGBTQVoice.com may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before sharing any personal information.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect new features, security enhancements, or legal requirements. If significant changes occur, we will notify users via email or an in-platform announcement.
The latest version of this policy will always be available at [LGBTQVoice.com/privacy].