🔒 Privacy Policy & Cookie Disclaimer
Last Updated: March 11, 2025
At WebFairer, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy and Cookie Disclaimer explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website, as well as how we use cookies. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data We Collect
We collect the following information when you use WebFairer:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your username (which may be your email address), @name, and a hashed password. Optionally, you may provide an email address (separate from username if desired) for account recovery and support purposes, as well as an avatar, banner image, bio, and emojis for your profile.
- Content You Submit: We store dilemmas (title, description, category, and up to 4 optional images), solutions, and votes you post on the platform.
- Technical Data: We use session cookies to manage your login status. No additional tracking cookies or analytics data are collected by us.
- Notifications: We log interactions (e.g., mentions, votes) to notify you of activity related to your account.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used solely to operate WebFairer and provide its core functionality:
- Account Management: Your username and password are used for authentication. If provided, your optional email address is used solely for account recovery (e.g., password resets) or administrative support (e.g., responding to your inquiries). Your @name, avatar, banner, bio, and emojis are displayed on your profile.
- Platform Features: Dilemmas, solutions, and votes are stored and displayed to enable community interaction. Notifications keep you informed of mentions, replies, or votes.
- Admin Support: Your username (if an email) or optional email may be used to contact you for account recovery or administrative purposes (e.g., support requests).
We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or any purpose beyond the operation of this platform.
3. Cookies
We use only essential session cookies to maintain your login session. These cookies:
- Are set when you log in and expire when you close your browser or log out.
- Contain a unique session ID to recognize you during your visit.
- Are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or any non-essential cookies. However, embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos in dilemmas) may set cookies controlled by third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies (e.g., Google’s Privacy Policy) for details.
4. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:
- Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of WebFairer or its users.
- Public Content: Information you post (e.g., dilemmas, solutions, @name, avatar) is visible to other users as part of the platform’s functionality.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on our secure servers. We use:
- Password hashing to protect your credentials.
- Prepared statements to prevent SQL injection.
- Output escaping to reduce security risks.
Uploaded images are stored in our `uploads/` directory and accessible via public URLs within the platform.
6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Rectification: Update inaccurate data via your profile.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your account and data (contact us at staff@webfairer.com).
- Restriction/Object: Limit or object to data processing (though this may affect platform use).
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at staff@webfairer.com. We will respond within one month.
7. Lawful Basis
We process your data based on:
- Contract: To provide you with access to WebFairer as per your registration.
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies and notifications to enhance your experience.
8. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your rights, email us at staff@webfairer.com. We’re here to help!
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as WebFairer evolves. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.