Privacy Policy

Summary

• We collect information needed to operate Beavox and keep communities safe.
• Public content is visible to others and may be indexed by search engines.
• We share information with service providers, moderators, and legal authorities when required.
• You can access, correct, or delete your information, subject to legal or safety needs.
• We do not sell your personal information.

Information you provide

• Profile data such as email, display name, and avatar selection.
• Posts, comments, votes, saves, reports, and messages you send.
• Community creation, moderation, and subscription choices.
• Preferences for theme, notifications, and feed controls.
• Support requests and feedback you submit to us.

Information we collect automatically

• Log data like IP address, browser type, and timestamps.
• Device data such as operating system and device identifiers.
• Usage data like pages viewed, searches, and interactions.
• Approximate location inferred from IP address.
• Referral data such as the page you came from or links you clicked.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and measure usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

How we use information

• Provide the service, keep you signed in, and personalize your feed.
• Protect users from abuse, spam, and fraud.
• Measure performance, debug issues, and improve features.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rules.
• Send service-related notices and account updates.
• Promote community health by ranking and recommending content.

Legal bases (where applicable)

• Performance of a contract to provide the service.
• Legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving Beavox.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Your consent where required.

Canada-specific notices

• Beavox is operated in Canada and follows Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA.
• We obtain meaningful consent for collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
• You can request access, corrections, or deletion of your personal information.
• We will respond to access requests within required timelines.

How we share information

• With service providers who help us operate Beavox.
• With moderators when required to enforce community rules.
• With authorities if required by law or to protect safety.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.
• With analytics and security partners to prevent fraud and abuse.

Public content

Posts, comments, usernames, and community activity are public by default. This content may be viewed, indexed by search engines, or shared by others.

Service providers

We use vendors for hosting, analytics, monitoring, and customer support. These providers process data only on our behalf and under contract.

Law enforcement and legal requests

We may disclose information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to comply with a law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Beavox, our users, or the public.

Business transfers

If Beavox is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Your choices

• Access, edit, or delete your profile details.
• Control notifications and some tracking in your browser settings.
• Manage community subscriptions and profile visibility.
• Request account deletion by contacting support.

Access and deletion

You can request access to or deletion of your personal information. We may retain certain information where required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as security or fraud prevention.

Regional disclosures

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights such as the right to object, restrict processing, or request data portability. You can exercise these rights by contacting us.

Cross-border transfers

We may use service providers outside Canada. When information is processed outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. We use contractual and organizational safeguards to protect personal information during cross-border processing.

Consent and withdrawal

You can withdraw consent for certain processing by adjusting your settings or contacting us. Withdrawing consent may limit our ability to provide some features.

Data retention

We keep information as long as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Content may remain if it has been shared by others or required for safety or legal reasons.

Data disposal

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no system is completely secure. Please use a strong password and keep your account credentials safe.

Breach notification

If we experience a breach of security safeguards that poses a real risk of significant harm, we will notify affected users and report to regulators as required by law.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. We do not currently respond to these signals, but you can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings.

International use

Beavox may process information in the countries where we or our providers operate. We use safeguards to protect your data across borders.

Children

Beavox is not directed to children under the age required to use online services in your region. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to request removal.

Communications and CASL

We may send transactional or service-related messages. Where required under Canada’s anti-spam law (CASL), we will obtain consent for commercial electronic messages and provide unsubscribe options.

Accountability and complaints

You can contact us to resolve privacy concerns. If your issue is not resolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy regulator.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as Beavox evolves. We will post updates here and, when required, provide notice.

Contact

For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact us through the Contact page. We will respond as required by applicable law.