Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use this forum.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address β used for login, password reset, and optional notification emails.
- Username / Display name β shown publicly on your posts and profile.
- Password β stored as a secure one-way hash (bcrypt). We cannot read your password.
- Profile details β optional: avatar, bio, location, website β visible on your public profile.
Activity Data
- Threads and posts you create, edit, or delete.
- Reactions you give or receive.
- Private messages you send or receive.
- Threads and users you watch or follow.
- Votes you cast on threads and polls.
- Your last-seen timestamp (updated every few minutes while browsing).
Technical Data
- IP address β logged on login for security purposes and may be stored against posts to assist with moderation.
- Session data β stored server-side to keep you signed in.
- User agent / browser info β may be recorded for security checks.
2. Cookies
This forum uses the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
threadly_session | Stores your authenticated session so you remain logged in as you browse. | Session / 2 hours idle |
XSRF-TOKEN | Cross-site request forgery protection. Ensures form submissions originate from this site. | Session |
remember_web_* | Set when you tick "Remember Me" on login. Keeps you signed in across browser restarts. | 90 days |
We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party tracking cookies.
Session and CSRF cookies are strictly necessary for the forum to function and cannot be disabled.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and operate the forum service.
- To authenticate you and keep your account secure.
- To send transactional emails (magic link login, password reset, alert notifications) β only if you have an account.
- To allow other members to see your public profile and posts.
- To enforce community rules and investigate misuse.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share data if required by law or to protect the safety of the community.
5. Data Retention
Your account and all associated data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account, contact a moderator or administrator.
Posts you create remain on the forum after account deletion unless you request their removal.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact the site administrator to exercise these rights.
7. Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data including password hashing, HTTPS, and CSRF protection. However, no system is completely secure β please use a strong, unique password.
8. Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, you will be asked to review and accept the updated policy before continuing to use the forum.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact the site administrator via the forum or the contact details provided on the site.
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