Privacy Policy

At Svelte Society, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you register for an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile information.
• Authentication Data: If you sign in using third-party providers like GitHub or Google, we receive basic profile information from these services.
• Usage Information: We collect data about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and features used but we do not tie it to your account.
• Technical Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.

2. Data Storage Locations

Your data is stored and processed in the following locations:

• Main Website Data: All user accounts, content submissions, and website data are stored on our own servers located in Sweden.
• Newsletter Data: Newsletter subscriber data is processed by Plunk, our email service provider. This includes your email address and subscription preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To authenticate users and manage accounts
• To improve our website and user experience
• To send important notifications and updates
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our website
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your consent for specific purposes

5. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website or community channels.