Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and username. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile photo from Google.

Content: We store content you upload, including images, project descriptions, and comments.

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps.

Device Information: We may collect browser type, operating system, and IP address for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: (a) provide and maintain the Service; (b) personalize your experience; (c) display your content to other users based on your privacy settings; (d) send service-related notifications; (e) improve and develop the Service; (f) ensure security and prevent abuse.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with: (a) other users, as determined by your privacy settings; (b) service providers who help operate the Service (hosting, analytics); (c) law enforcement, if required by law.

4. Public Content

Content you post as "Public" is visible to all users and may be indexed by search engines. Your username and profile information are publicly visible. You can control the visibility of individual posts and collections.

5. Data Retention

We retain your content for as long as your account is active. You may delete individual posts or your entire account at any time. Deleted content is permanently removed from our servers within 30 days.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how the Service is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and secure server infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to: (a) access your personal data; (b) correct inaccurate data; (c) delete your account and data; (d) export your data; (e) opt out of non-essential communications. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@critology.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Users

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Service.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@critology.com.