This page explains how we ("the Platform") handle your information and by accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these terms.

1. Our Service

The Platform is a place to share and read stories and answers (text only). Content submitted by users is reviewed by our moderation team before being published. Once published, it generally remains on the site permanently unless the author requests its deletion.

2. Using the Platform: Your Responsibilities

• Age Requirement: You must be 18 years or older to use the Platform.
• Content Permission: You confirm you have the necessary rights and permissions for any content you submit.
• Be Truthful and Respectful: Do not submit false, misleading, harmful, or illegal information. Submissions must not contain hate speech, harmful language (including anti-LGBTQ+ language), harassment, or infringe on anyone's rights.
• Personal Use Only: The Platform is for your personal, non-commercial use.
• Respect the Platform: Do not scrape the website, attempt to disrupt the service, or use the website for unauthorized purposes.

3. Your Content: Ownership and Permissions

• You Own Your Content: You retain ownership of the stories and answers ("User Content") you submit.
• Sharing Your Content: To display your contributions on the Platform and share them with the community, you give us permission to use your User Content. This includes the ability to show, copy, format (like adjusting line breaks), share, and distribute your content on the Platform and in communications about the Platform (for example, highlighting a popular post). This permission is necessary for us to operate the service, happens without payment to you, and continues as long as the content is hosted by us. You can request the deletion of your User Content at any time. Because you retain ownership, you are always free to use your content elsewhere.
• Moderation: We review submissions before publication. We reserve the right to decide whether or not to publish any User Content, and to remove content, to ensure the health and safety of our community.

4. Platform Content: Sharing and Use

Content found on the Platform (including text, graphics, and user submissions once published) is provided under terms that allow you to share and adapt the material, provided you follow these conditions:

• Attribution: You must give appropriate credit (such as linking back to the source on the Platform) and indicate if changes were made.
• Non-Commercial: You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
• Copying or using content in ways not permitted by these terms or for purposes like website scraping requires our explicit permission.

5. Privacy: Your Information

We are committed to protecting your privacy and using your data responsibly.

Information We Collect:

• Account/Submission Info: Your name and email address when you submit content.
• User Content: The stories and answers you submit.
• Technical Info: Your IP address and general location (derived from IP) when you visit the site, like content, or submit answers.
• Cookies: We use cookies (small data files stored on your device).

How We Use Your Information:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Platform.
• To review and publish your submissions.
• For security purposes, preventing spam, and detecting abuse.
• For analytics to understand how the Platform is used.
• Your email address may be used for spam prevention, abuse detection, and occasionally, for marketing communications related to the Platform and services offered by our partners (such as Collective App LTD, analytics providers, etc.). You can opt-out of these marketing communications.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to using your data solely to provide and improve the Platform and create a positive user experience. We do not sell your personal information.

How We Share Your Information:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted partners who help us operate the Platform, such as hosting providers, analytics services (like Google Analytics), spam/fraud prevention services, and marketing service providers.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law.
• Collective App LTD: The Platform is powered by Collective App LTD. Your use of the Platform is also subject to the Collective Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and we share necessary data with them to provide the Service.
• Cookies: We use cookies for essential site functions, security (like spam prevention), and analytics. You can usually configure your browser to reject cookies, but this might affect your ability to use some features of the Platform.
• Data Security: We use reasonable measures to protect your information, but no online service can be 100% secure.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

"As Is" Service: The Platform is provided "as is," without any warranties or guarantees of reliability, accuracy, or availability.

• Service Interruptions: While we strive for continuous operation, the Platform may experience downtime, data loss, or other issues. We are not liable for any losses or damages resulting from such interruptions.
• Third-Party Links: The Platform may contain links to other websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted means you accept the new terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these terms or wish to request deletion of your content, please contact us at contact@collectiveapp.com