Privacy Policy - Dissidence

Last updated: February 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly:

Account information: username, email address, password
Profile information: display name, bio, avatar
Content: posts, comments, messages, reactions
Usage data: pages visited, features used, timestamps

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve the Platform
Authenticate your identity and secure your account
Send notifications you've opted into
Enforce our terms of service and content policy
Analyze usage patterns to improve the Platform

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

With your consent
To comply with legal obligations
With service providers who help operate the Platform
To protect against fraud or security threats

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication (including 2FA and passkeys), and regular security audits. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You can:

Access and update your personal information in Settings
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data
Control notification preferences
Adjust privacy settings for your profile

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies for authentication and session management. We use local storage for user preferences like theme and feed view mode. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

7. Age Requirement

The Platform is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. Users determined to be under 18 will be banned.

8. Changes

We may update this policy. We will notify users of significant changes via the Platform.

9. Contact

For privacy questions, contact us at privacy@dissidence.net.