Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Account information: email, username, password (hashed), profile photo, bio, and any content you post.
• Usage data: pages viewed, features used, referring URLs, device type, browser type, operating system, approximate location (from IP), and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar technologies: used for authentication, preferences, analytics, and advertising (see Section 4).
• Payment information: processed by Stripe; we do not store full card details on our servers.

2. How We Use Information

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
• Personalize content, recommendations, and advertising.
• Process transactions, tips, memberships, and payouts.
• Communicate with you about updates, security, and support.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Information

We share information with:

• Service providers that help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics, email, payment processing, advertising).
• Other users, for content and profile details you choose to make public.
• Legal and safety authorities when required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
• Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Advertising, Google AdSense, and Cookies

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Service. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we and our partners rely on your consent (collected via a consent management platform) to store or access information on your device and to process personal data such as unique identifiers for personalized ads and content, ad and content measurement, and audience insights. You can withdraw consent at any time through the cookie settings on the Service.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to understand how the Service is used. These providers may set cookies and collect information about your use of the Service. You can learn about Google's practices at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

6. Your Choices and Rights

• Access, update, or delete your account from Settings.
• Control notification and privacy preferences in Settings.
• Manage cookies through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.
• Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA/CPRA (California), including the right to access, correct, delete, port, or restrict use of your personal data, and to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.

To exercise these rights, email support@caphousemedia.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the Service and for legitimate business or legal purposes. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

8. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

10. International Users

Your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Effective" date and, where appropriate, by additional notice.

12. Contact Us

Questions or requests about this Privacy Policy? Email support@caphousemedia.com.