Privacy Policy

At ThreadedTopic, privacy isn’t just a checkbox—it’s part of how we build everything.

This page explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it. No unnecessary complexity. Just clear, transparent information.

 

1. What We Collect

When you interact with ThreadedTopic, we may collect limited information to improve your experience:

  • Name and email (when you leave comments)
  • Content you choose to share
  • IP address and browser details (for security and spam prevention)

We only collect what’s necessary—nothing more.

2. Comments

When you leave a comment:

  • Your submitted data is stored to display and manage your comment
  • IP address and browser data are used to detect spam
  • An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile image

Once approved, your comment becomes publicly visible along with your name and avatar (if available).

3. Media & Uploads

If you upload images to the website:

  • Avoid including location data (EXIF GPS)
  • Other users may be able to extract that data from images

We recommend keeping uploads clean of sensitive metadata.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to improve usability—not to stalk you across the internet.

Cookies may store:

  • Your name and email (for comment convenience)
  • Login session details
  • Display preferences

Types of cookies used:

  • Comment cookies → saved for up to 1 year
  • Session cookies → deleted after closing browser
  • Login cookies → maintain login status and preferences

5. Embedded Content

Some articles may include embedded content (videos, images, tools).

These behave exactly as if you visited the external site directly.

Those platforms may:

  • Collect your data
  • Use cookies
  • Track interactions

We don’t control third-party behavior—but we keep it minimal and relevant.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

The only case your data may be shared:

  • Password reset requests (IP included for verification)
  • Basic integrations like spam detection systems

That’s it. No shady data deals.

7. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as it makes sense:

  • Comments → stored indefinitely (for conversation continuity)
  • User profiles → editable or deletable anytime

This helps maintain a smooth experience without repeated moderation.

8. Your Rights

You stay in control of your data.

You can request:

  • A copy of your personal data
  • Deletion of your personal data

Exceptions apply only when data is required for:

  • Legal obligations
  • Security purposes
  • Administrative needs

9. Where Your Data Goes

To keep the platform clean and secure:

  • Comments may be processed through automated spam detection systems

This ensures better quality and safer interactions for everyone.

10. Our Approach to Privacy

We don’t believe in over-collecting data or hiding behind complicated legal text.

Our approach is simple:

  • Collect less
  • Protect more
  • Stay transparent

Because trust isn’t built with policies—it’s built with behavior.