Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

• Account Information: Email, username, authentication identifiers.
• User Content: Posts, comments, uploads, timelines, and evidence submissions.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, actions taken, and interaction patterns.
• Device Data: Browser type, IP address, and general device information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Operate and maintain Void Archives
• Enable community investigations and collaboration
• Moderate content and prevent abuse
• Improve performance and user experience
• Provide notifications and updates

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contract: To provide core app functionality
• Legitimate Interest: To improve security and prevent abuse
• Consent: For optional features such as marketing emails or cookies

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Void Archives uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage.

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns
• Preference Cookies: Store user settings

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. Users may request deletion of their account and associated data at any time, subject to backup and legal retention requirements.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited data with third-party providers for:

• Hosting and infrastructure
• Analytics services
• Authentication providers
• Media storage and delivery

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
• Export your data (data portability)
• Opt out of certain processing activities

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected, and the right to request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

10. Children’s Privacy

Void Archives is not intended for users under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect once posted. Continued use of Void Archivesindicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact the Void Archives team through the support channel provided in the app.