Queerspace Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [11/28/2025]

Last Updated: [11/28/2025]

Queerspace (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use Queerspace, located at queerspace.club, and any related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

1.1 Information You Provide

Account details such as username, email address, password (encrypted), profile information, and optional demographic information.
User-generated content including posts, comments, photos, videos, messages, and other content uploaded to the Service.
Support inquiries or communications with our team.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and access times.
Cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, analytics, and user preferences.
Log files such as pages visited, error logs, and session timestamps.

1.3 Sensitive Information

We do not require sensitive data such as sexual orientation, gender identity, or health information; however, users may choose to share such information voluntarily in their profiles or posts. This information is processed on the basis of explicit consent through your voluntary submission.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your information for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
To create and manage your account.
For content hosting, data storage, and backup operations.
To provide community features such as messaging, posting, and interactions.
To enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines.
To detect, prevent, and address security issues or abuse.
To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal grounds:

Contractual necessity: Operating your account and providing the Service.
Legitimate interests: Security, fraud prevention, and improving the platform.
Consent: Analytics not essential to functionality, cookies, newsletters, or optional data users choose to provide.
Legal obligation: Compliance with laws and governmental requests.

4. Data Storage & Third-Party Processors

4.1 Hosting and Storage

We store user-generated content, media files, backups, and other data using:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3

AWS S3 is used for secure cloud storage of uploaded images, videos, and other media. Amazon may process data on our behalf solely for the purpose of storage and delivery. AWS complies with widely recognized security standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.

4.2 Additional Processors

Depending on service configuration, we may use:

Content Delivery Networks (e.g., Cloudflare)
Email service providers
Analytics tools (only if consented)

These processors are contractually bound to use your data only as instructed and to maintain industry-standard security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

Essential cookies for authentication and functionality
Preference cookies for user settings
Analytics cookies (only with consent, where legally required)

Users in the EU/EEA are presented with a consent banner in compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Maintain your account
Provide the Service
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our policies

Users may request deletion of their data at any time.

7. User Rights (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

7.1 Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

7.2 Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

7.3 Deletion / Right to Be Forgotten

Request deletion of your data and account.

7.4 Data Portability

Request export of your data in a machine-readable format.

7.5 Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for any optional processing at any time.

7.6 Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing (CCPA)

We do not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA.

A “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link is available for transparency.

7.7 Right to Restrict or Object

Applies to certain types of processing under GDPR.

To exercise any of these rights, email:

privacy@queerspace.club

We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The Service is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS)
Secure storage on AWS S3
Access controls and authentication
Regular security updates

No method of transmission is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in the United States or other jurisdictions. If you are in the EEA, transfers occur under legally recognized safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

11. Sharing of Information

We may share data with:

Service providers and processors (e.g., AWS, email services)
Legal authorities when required by law
Other users, but only as part of public posts or profile content you choose to share

We do not share personal information for advertising or behavioral profiling.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy requests, contact:

Queerspace Privacy Team

Email: admin@queerspace.club

Website: https://queerspace.club