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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 23, 2025

Table of Contents

  1. Information We Collect
  2. How We Use Your Information
  3. Information Sharing
  4. Data Storage and Security
  5. Your Rights
  6. Children's Privacy
  7. Changes to This Policy
  8. Contact

This Privacy Policy explains how Stormys ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Stormys Forum ("the Forum").

1. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted), and any other details you provide during registration.
  • Content You Submit: Posts, messages, replies, profile content, and uploaded files.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, actions on the Forum, and timestamps.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain the Forum.
  • Communicate with you, including sending system updates or notifications.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Forum Rules.
  • Improve the performance, security, and usability of the Forum.
  • Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or fraud.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share information in the following situations:

  • With Staff: To moderate and manage the Forum.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or legal process.
  • Forum Security: To prevent abuse or threats to the Forum or its users.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement standard security measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure. By using the Forum, you acknowledge this risk.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or update your account information.
  • Request deletion of your account and data.
  • Withdraw consent to data processing, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@stormys.net.

6. Children's Privacy

Users must be at least 13 years old to register. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If we become aware of such activity, we will delete the data and account.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.

8. Contact

If you have questions or concerns, email us at support@stormys.net.