1) Who we are and how to contact us

2) Which laws we follow

3) Information we collect

A) Information you provide

• Account information: username, email address, password (stored as a secure hash), account preferences, and account status.
• Profile information: avatar, bio, and any optional fields you choose to fill in.
• Content you submit: threads, posts, reactions, profile posts, messages, attachments, reports, and other content you choose to publish or send.
• Support communications: information you share when contacting staff (for example, bug reports, disputes, or appeals).
• Transactions (if applicable): if you purchase subscriptions, donate, or buy credits, we may receive limited transaction details (such as payment status, amount, currency, timestamps, and an internal transaction reference). Payment card details are handled by the processor and are not stored by us.

B) Information collected automatically

• Device and usage data: browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, referring URLs, and general interaction events (used to keep the site stable and understand feature usage).
• Log and security data: IP address, timestamps, session identifiers, and login/security events (used for abuse prevention, fraud detection, and account security).
• Cookies and similar technologies: used for essential site functions (login/session), preferences, and optional analytics as described below.

C) Information from third parties

• CAPTCHA / anti-abuse providers: if enabled (for example, Google reCAPTCHA), these services may receive device and interaction signals to help determine whether traffic is legitimate.
• Payment processors: if you pay or donate, the processor provides us limited information needed to record and support the transaction.
• Infrastructure providers: hosting, CDN, DDoS protection, and email delivery providers may process limited request data (like IP and headers) to deliver and secure the Services.

4) How we use your information

• Create and manage accounts, authenticate logins, and provide core forum features.
• Deliver content and features you request, including attachments and messaging.
• Moderate and enforce rules, investigate reports, prevent fraud, and combat spam/abuse.
• Maintain security, monitor performance, and debug issues.
• Send service notices (security alerts, policy updates, downtime notices, account notices).
• Send optional communications if you opt in (for example, newsletters or announcements where supported).
• Analyze feature usage and site performance to improve reliability and safety.
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

5) Legal bases for processing (where applicable)

• Contract: to provide the Services you request when you create an account and use forum features.
• Legitimate interests: to keep LewdCorner secure, prevent abuse, and improve the Services.
• Consent: for optional features such as certain cookies/analytics or marketing emails where you choose to opt in.
• Legal obligation: where we must process data to comply with applicable laws.

6) How we share information

• Service providers: hosting, CDNs, DDoS protection, email delivery, analytics, and support tools that process data on our behalf.
• Moderation and safety: staff and trusted moderators may access information needed to enforce rules and respond to abuse.
• Payments: transaction processing is handled by third-party payment processors; we receive limited confirmation details.
• Legal: if required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security of LewdCorner, users, or the public.
• Business changes: if LewdCorner is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data may transfer as part of that change (subject to this policy and law).

7) Cookies and similar technologies

• Essential cookies: required for login sessions, security, and core features.
• Preference cookies: remember settings like theme and display preferences.
• Analytics cookies (optional): help us understand traffic and improve the Services. Where required, you will be offered a choice.

8) Data retention

• Account data: retained while your account is active.
• Content (posts/messages): may remain to preserve thread integrity and moderation records, even if an account is deleted, unless removal is required by law or policy. Where possible, we may anonymize authorship.
• Security logs: typically retained for [INSERT TIMEFRAME, e.g., 30–180 days] unless needed longer for investigations.
• Backups: stored for limited periods and overwritten on a rolling schedule.

9) Your privacy controls and rights

• Access: request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: request deletion of your account and personal data (subject to limits below).
• Objection/restriction: object to or restrict certain processing where applicable.
• Portability: request a portable copy of certain data where applicable.
• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.

Deletion limits (read this)

Additional disclosures for California residents (CCPA/CPRA)

• Categories collected: identifiers (username, email, IP), internet activity (usage logs), and any profile info you provide.
• Purposes: providing the Services, security, moderation, analytics, and legal compliance.
• Sale/share: LewdCorner does not sell personal information and does not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Rights: you may request to know, delete, and correct your personal information. If applicable, you may have the right to opt out of sale/sharing.
• Non-discrimination: we won’t discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

10) Security

11) International transfers

12) Third-party links and embeds

13) reCAPTCHA (if enabled)

14) Changes to this policy