Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Wilderness Coding LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates FusePop (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our Service, including any related applications, websites, and services that link to this Privacy Policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide directly and information collected automatically as you use our Service.

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Registration: Email address, password (hashed), display name, and profile information when you create an account
Authentication: When using OAuth providers (Discord, Google), we receive your email and profile information from the provider
User Activity: Likes, comments, saves, and other interactions with content on the Service
Communication: If you contact us, we collect the content of your messages and contact information

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, articles viewed, and interactions with the Service
Analytics: Google Analytics collects information about your browsing behavior and engagement
Cookies & Similar Technologies: Session cookies, authentication tokens, and other tracking technologies (see Section 4)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing, maintaining, and improving the Service
Authenticating users and managing user accounts
Processing transactions and sending related information
Responding to user inquiries and providing customer service
Analyzing usage patterns to understand how users interact with our Service
Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Personalizing and improving your experience
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service
Marketing and analytics purposes via Google Analytics

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and improve our Service:

4.1 Essential Cookies

Authentication: NextAuth.js session cookies to keep you logged in and secure your account
Security: CSRF protection and security tokens to prevent unauthorized access

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with FusePop. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user behavior, page visits, and engagement metrics
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.3 Cookie Control

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You may be able to delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Service.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

FusePop uses Google Analytics to track and analyze user behavior. Google Analytics processes anonymized data about how you use our Service. Google Analytics does not identify you personally unless you choose to provide personal information.

5.2 OAuth Providers

When you sign in using Discord or Google, you authorize those providers to share your email and profile information with us. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they use your data.

5.3 Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

With service providers necessary to operate our Service (hosting, authentication)
To comply with legal obligations or government requests
If you consent to specific sharing
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This includes:

Account information is retained while your account is active
We retain data indefinitely unless you request deletion under GDPR/CCPA rights
Activity data (likes, comments) is retained for analytics and service improvement purposes
If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to retain it by law

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal information
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You can request what personal information we collect, use, and share
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of personal information we have collected from you
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address provided in Section 9. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days for CCPA, 45 days for GDPR).

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your privacy rights, or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Wilderness Coding LLC
FusePop

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Service and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.