Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (username, email address)
• Profile information you choose to provide (bio, avatar, banner)
• Content you submit (song submissions, comments, votes, forum posts)
• Messages you send to other users
• Communications with us (contact form submissions)

We also automatically collect:

• IP addresses (for fraud prevention and rate limiting)

Authentication (passwords, OAuth) is handled by third-party providers (Supabase, Google, Discord) and is not stored by us directly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and complete transactions
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Personalize and improve your experience

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With your consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• With service providers who assist our operations
• In connection with a merger or acquisition

4. Public Information

Your username, karma score, submitted songs, votes, and comments are publicly visible. Profile information you add may also be visible to other users. Please be mindful of what you share publicly.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our agreements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Export your data in a portable format

8. Cookies

We use cookies for authentication sessions, managed by our authentication provider (Supabase). We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at contact@songofthemonth.org