Comments Section

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Comments Section ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our comment management platform and services.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account using Google authentication, we collect:

Your name as provided by Google
Your email address
Your Google profile picture (if available)
Google account ID for authentication purposes

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our services:

Comment threads you create and manage
Comments posted through our platform
Website analytics and usage patterns
IP addresses for security and moderation
Browser type and device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Service Provision

Provide and maintain our comment management platform
Enable user authentication and account management
Process and display comments on your websites
Provide moderation and IP blocking features

Communication

Send important service updates and notifications
Respond to your support requests and inquiries
Notify you about new features or changes to our service

Improvement & Analytics

Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
Develop new features and functionality
Ensure security and prevent abuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our service (e.g., hosting providers)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Safeguards

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database storage
• Regular security assessments

Access Controls

• Limited employee access to personal data
• Multi-factor authentication requirements
• Regular access reviews and updates

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal information we hold

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information

Objection

Object to certain uses of your personal information

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Account information: Until you delete your account
Comment data: As long as the associated thread is active
Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 24 months
Security logs: Up to 12 months for fraud prevention

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party platforms:

Google Authentication

We use Google's OAuth service for secure authentication. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not store your Google password and only access the information you authorize.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our website. Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Privacy Concerns: Use our contact form for privacy-related inquiries

Data Requests: We respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days

Support: Our team is here to help with any privacy questions you may have