Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 11, 2024

At writeup, a nonprofit platform by students for students, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") or use our services. By accessing writeup, you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from users:

1.1. Personal Information:

When you create an account or interact with the platform, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name (as provided through your profile)
• Email address (for account creation and communication)
• Username
• Profile picture
• Content you post (articles, comments, etc.)

1.2. Non-Personal Information:

We also collect non-personal information that doesn't identify you directly:

• Browser and device information
• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 6 below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Facilitate content posting and sharing
• Communicate with you (e.g., notifications, updates)
• Personalize your experience on the platform
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the platform
• Ensure security and protect against fraud or misuse

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following instances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics tools).
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal processes or government requests.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of writeup, our users, or others.

4. User-Generated Content

Any content you post on writeup, including articles, comments, or other submissions, may be visible to other users and the public. By posting content, you agree that we may display and promote it within the platform and in related promotional materials.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request the deletion of your account or content at any time, though some information may remain in backups for security purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on writeup. These tools allow us to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Track site performance and analyze usage
• Improve website functionality

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to fully use the platform.

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

writeup is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

writeup may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal information, such as:

• Accessing the personal information we hold about you
• Requesting the correction or deletion of your personal information
• Objecting to or restricting the processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after such changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:Discord: https://discord.gg/4FH659mk7E