1. Information We Collect
When you register for an account on Social Wizard, we collect:
- Account information: Username, email address, and password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
- Profile information: Any additional information you voluntarily add to your profile such as bio, website, or location
- Content: Posts, threads, and other content you submit to the forum
- Usage data: IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps for security and analytics purposes
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the forum service
- Create and manage your user account
- Display your posts and profile information to other users
- Communicate with you about your account or the service
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Social Wizard, our users, or the public
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
4. Cookies
We use session cookies to maintain your login state. These cookies are essential for the forum to function and cannot be disabled. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Regular security updates and monitoring
6. Data Retention
We retain your account information and content for as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us and we will remove your personal information within 30 days. Forum posts may be retained in anonymized form.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
Social Wizard is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting a notice on the forum.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.
Last updated: February 2026