Privacy Policy for shrd.fyi
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
This Privacy Policy explains how shrd.fyi (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information.
We are committed to complying with:
- GDPR (EU)
- CCPA/CPRA (California)
- Other applicable privacy regulations
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
If you publish anonymously:
- Post content
- Title and author name (if provided)
If you create an account:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (stored securely, hashed)
- Any optional profile information
If you subscribe to premium services:
- Billing information (processed via third-party payment providers; we do not store full credit card data)
B. Automatically Collected Data
When you use the site, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Basic analytics data
- Cookies and usage data
C. Advertising Data
We may display Google AdSense ads.
Google and its partners may:
- Use cookies
- Use advertising identifiers
- Personalize ads based on browsing behavior
Users in the EEA/UK may be shown a consent banner in compliance with GDPR.
You can opt out of personalized advertising through:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
2. How We Use Your Information
We use data to:
- Provide and maintain the service
- Publish and display content
- Authenticate users
- Process subscriptions
- Prevent abuse and spam
- Comply with legal obligations
- Improve performance and security
We do NOT sell personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process data under:
- Contractual necessity (providing accounts/services)
- Legitimate interest (site security, abuse prevention)
- Consent (cookies, advertising personalization)
- Legal obligation
4. Data Retention
- Anonymous posts remain public unless deleted.
- Account data remains until the account is deleted.
- Users may request deletion of their personal data.
- Logs may be retained for security and legal purposes.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & Similar Laws)
If you are in the EU/UK or other applicable jurisdictions, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact:
[Insert contact email]
6. Cookies
We use:
- Essential cookies (site functionality)
- Analytics cookies
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
Users may manage cookies through browser settings or consent tools.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards including:
- Secure HTTPS encryption
- Password hashing
- Server access controls
However, no system is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
shrd.fyi is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
9. International Transfers
Data may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction.
We use appropriate safeguards where required.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Continued use of the service indicates acceptance.