Introduction
Welcome to our forum available at http://94.177.160.54/ipboard/. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data to ensure transparency and security.
1. Data We Collect
We collect the following data to enable forum usage:
- Registration Data: Username, email address, password (encrypted).
- Profile Data: Avatar, signature, rank (optional).
- Activity Data: Posts, private messages (PMs), IP address (for security purposes).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, visit time (collected automatically).
2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Your data is processed for the following purposes:
- Enabling registration and account usage.
- Ensuring forum security (e.g., detecting abuse).
- Statistical analysis and functionality improvements (anonymized data).
- Communication regarding forum updates (e.g., notifications).
The legal basis is your consent during registration and the legitimate interest of the Administrator in maintaining forum operations.
3. Data Sharing
Your data is not sold or shared with third parties, except:
- Legal obligations (e.g., law enforcement requests).
- Service providers supporting the forum (e.g., hosting), under data protection agreements.
4. Data Retention
Data is retained for the duration of your account activity. After account deletion, data is anonymized or deleted within 30 days, unless required by law.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your data.
- Request account deletion (submit a request to contact@yourforum.com).
- Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.
- File a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@yourforum.com.
6. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no system is fully secure, so we encourage caution (e.g., strong passwords).
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. You will be notified via forum announcements or during login. Acceptance is required to continue using our services.
8. Contact
For questions or concerns about data protection, reach us at: contact@yourforum.com.