Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Effective Date: January 6, 2025

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to ProseHub ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website prosehub.online and use our services.

By accessing or using ProseHub, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our platform.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

When you register for an account, we may collect the following personal information:

Name and username
Email address
Password (encrypted)
Profile information (optional bio, avatar, etc.)

2. Content and Usage Information

We collect information about your use of our platform:

Stories you read, like, rate, or comment on
Search queries and browsing history on our platform
Reviews, comments, and reports you submit
User preferences and settings

3. Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Operating system
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Referring website and pages visited

How We Use Your Information

Provide and Improve Services

To operate, maintain, and enhance ProseHub, including personalizing your experience and providing recommendations based on your reading preferences.

Communication

To send you account-related notifications, updates about our services, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.

Content Moderation

To moderate user-generated content, enforce our terms of service, prevent fraud, and ensure community safety.

Analytics and Research

To analyze usage patterns, conduct research, and generate aggregated statistics to improve our platform and understand user behavior.

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, and protect our rights and the rights of our users.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on ProseHub. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Maintain your session and keep you logged in
Analyze site performance and usage patterns
Personalize content and recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, content delivery, and customer support.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ProseHub, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

Encryption

All data is encrypted via SSL/TLS when transmitted from our servers to your browser. We have security measures in place to protect your data:

Data in transit is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
Database backups are encrypted
Passwords are securely hashed using industry-standard algorithms
We have security checks in place to protect your data at rest

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Restricted access to personal data
Secure development practices and code reviews

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request access to the personal information we hold about you

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Restriction

Request restriction of processing of your personal information

Portability

Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Objection

Object to the processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Retention

All data you add to your ProseHub account is stored only for the duration of your use of the platform:

Account information: Retained while your account is active
Stories and content: Stored as long as you maintain your account
Usage data: Typically retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
Account closure: All your data is permanently deleted within 30 days after you request account deletion

Children's Privacy

ProseHub is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

Users between 13 and 18 years old should use our platform only with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

International Data Transfers

ProseHub may store and process your information in various countries where our servers and service providers are located. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice on our platform or send you an email notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.