Introduction
Welcome to ShouldFollow.me. 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 use our service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Display name
- Profile information (bio, avatar URL)
User Content
We store the content you create on our platform:
- Links you add to your profile
- Questions submitted to your profile
- Answers you provide to questions
- Theme and customization preferences
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:
- IP address (hashed for spam prevention)
- Browser type and version
- Usage data and analytics
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Create and manage your profile page
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Improve our service and user experience
- Send important service updates and notifications
- Respond to your requests and support inquiries
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Public Information: Your profile page, including username, display name, bio, avatar, links, and answered questions are publicly visible by design
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (Supabase) to host and manage our database
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure authentication through Supabase
- Row-level security policies on our database
- IP hashing for spam prevention
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our support channels.