Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Anchorline Social, we understand the sensitive nature of our community and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password (securely hashed via Supabase Auth)
• Profile Information: Optional profile picture, bio, and display name
• User-Generated Content: Forum posts, comments, visiting tips, and facility reviews
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve our service
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for authentication

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Anchorline Social platform
• Enable community features like forums, facility chat rooms, and visiting tips
• Send important updates about facility information or platform changes
• Improve our services through analytics and user feedback
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Forum posts, comments, and visiting tips are visible to other users
• Service Providers: We use Supabase for authentication and database services, and ImageKit for image hosting
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure password hashing via Supabase Auth
• Row-level security policies on our database
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View and download your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your profile information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the platform or reach out to our support team.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Analyze platform usage to improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Anchorline Social is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform. Your continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the community forum or reach out to our support team.