1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, information we collect automatically when you use the Platform, and information from third-party sources.

Information you provide directly includes:

• Account registration data: name, email address, username, and password.
• Profile information: bio, profile photo, social media links, and other optional details.
• Content you create: posts, comments, reactions, and any media you upload.
• Communications: messages you send us via email, support requests, or contact forms.
• Payment information: billing address and payment method details (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers).

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Log data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring URLs.
• Device information: hardware model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage data: features used, content viewed, search queries, and interaction patterns.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve the Platform, and to communicate with you. Specifically, we use your information to:

• Create and manage your account and authenticate your identity.
• Deliver the services you request, including publishing content and managing subscriptions.
• Personalize your experience and surface relevant content recommendations.
• Send you transactional emails (account verification, password reset, billing receipts).
• Send you newsletters and marketing communications where you have opted in.
• Analyze usage trends to improve Platform performance and user experience.
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, security incidents, and violations of our Terms.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Public content: posts, comments, and profile information you choose to make public are visible to all users and may be indexed by search engines.
• Legal compliance: when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, with notice provided to you.
• With your consent: for any other purpose with your explicit prior consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you delete your account, we begin the process of removing your personal data from our systems. Some data may be retained in backups for a limited period as part of routine backup cycles. Published content you have not separately deleted may remain visible unless you explicitly request its removal.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (TLS), hashed password storage (bcrypt), HTTP-only cookies for session tokens, and regular security reviews.

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Portability: request a machine-readable export of your personal data.
• Restriction: request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Objection: object to our processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdrawal of consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Social login providers (Google and Facebook) are governed by their own privacy policies. When you use social login, we receive only the information you have authorized that provider to share with us.

9. Children's Privacy

Mugo wa Njoroge is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at the address below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by a prominent notice on the Platform.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after a change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.