Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 16, 2025

Introduction

Jottings ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our microblogging platform service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Account Information: Username, email address, and password
  • Profile Information: Display name, bio, and profile picture (optional)
  • Content: Posts, images, and other content you create and publish

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our service, pages visited, time spent
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics to improve our service

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our microblogging service
  • Process and display your published content
  • Send you important service notifications
  • Improve our platform and user experience
  • Ensure security and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
  • Service providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our service
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct or update your data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your content and data
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications

Data Retention

  • Active accounts: We retain your data while your account is active
  • Inactive accounts: Data may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity
  • Deleted accounts: Most data is removed within 30 days of deletion
  • Legal obligations: Some data may be retained longer as required by law

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your theme preferences
  • Provide basic analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Our service may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this page regulalry for the latest policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Last updated: August 16, 2025