1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email, password)
• Profile information (bio, profile picture)
• Payment information (processed securely via third parties)
• Communications you send to us
• Comments and interactions on our platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Personalize your reading experience

3. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services:

• Patreon/SubscribeStar: For membership management
• Google: For authentication (OAuth)
• Analytics: To understand how our site is used

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

6. Cookies

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.