Privacy Policy

Last updated March 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how QueerSpace ("we," "us") collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use our website, applications, and related services ("Service"). By using the Service, you agree to this Policy along with our Terms of Service.

1. Information we collect

1.1 You provide

  • Account data: email, display name, password (stored hashed), and optional profile fields you choose to add.
  • Content: posts, comments, messages, images, videos, reactions, and other material you submit.
  • Communications: messages you send to support or feedback channels.

1.2 Automatically collected

  • Usage & device: IP address, approximate location, browser or app version, device type, timestamps, and pages or screens viewed.
  • Cookies & similar tech: session and preference cookies where we use them to keep you logged in and remember settings.

1.3 From others

Other users may mention you, share content that includes you, or report content to us. We may receive information from service providers that help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, email delivery).

2. How we use information

We use information to:

  • Provide, secure, and improve the Service (including feeds, messaging, notifications).
  • Authenticate you, recover accounts, and prevent fraud and abuse.
  • Enforce our Terms, community standards, and legal obligations.
  • Communicate with you about the Service, safety, or policy updates.
  • Analyze aggregated or de-identified usage to understand how features are used.

3. Legal bases (where applicable)

If the GDPR or similar laws apply, we rely on one or more of: performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., security and product improvement), consent where required, and legal obligation.

4. Sharing of information

We may share information:

  • With other users according to your privacy settings and the nature of the feature (e.g., public posts, group membership).
  • With vendors who process data on our instructions (hosting, storage, email).
  • For legal reasons if we believe disclosure is required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, or security.
  • In a merger or acquisition with notice as required by law.

We do not sell your personal information as traditionally defined in applicable privacy laws.

5. Retention

We retain information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with law, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Some content may remain in backups for a limited period after deletion.

6. Security

We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your choices & rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete certain personal information.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing, or request portability.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

You can exercise many choices in account settings. For other requests, contact us as described below.

8. Children

The Service is not directed at children under the age required in your region. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below that age. If you believe we have, contact us so we can delete it.

9. International transfers

If you use the Service from outside the country where our servers or processors are located, your information may be transferred and processed there. We use appropriate safeguards where required by law.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new "Last updated" date. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice as appropriate.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us through the support or contact options provided in the Service or on our website.