Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1st November 2024

At Zephyr, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

  • Name and username
  • Email address
  • Profile information
  • Profile picture
  • Social media connections
  • Authentication data from third-party services

2. Content Information

  • Posts and comments
  • Images and media uploads
  • Reactions and interactions
  • Messages and communications
How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Service Provision

  • Account creation and management
  • Content delivery and display
  • Feature functionality
  • User authentication
  • Communication services

2. Platform Improvement

  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Feature development and optimization
  • Bug fixing and troubleshooting
  • User experience enhancement
Data Storage and Protection

1. Data Security

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
  • Regular security audits
  • Access control and authentication
  • Secure data transmission (SSL/TLS)
  • Regular backup procedures

2. Data Retention

  • Active account data retained until account deletion
  • Unverified accounts deleted after 1 day
  • Inactive accounts archived after 12 months
  • Backup retention for 1 day
  • Legal compliance data retained as required

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services for:

  • Cloud storage (AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Authentication (OAuth providers)
  • Content delivery (CDN services)
Your Rights and Controls

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request data deletion
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy team at dev.hashcodes@gmail.com

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential platform functionality
  • Authentication state management

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. As we use cloud services, your data may be stored on servers located in different regions. By using our platform, you consent to these transfers. For more information visit each third-party service's privacy policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through:

  • Email notifications
  • Platform announcements
  • Website notices

Open Source Project

Zephyr is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) project. We welcome contributions and suggestions to improve our platform. Visit our GitHub repository to contribute or provide feedback on our policies and documentation.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Zephyr FOSS

Email: dev.hashcodes@gmail.com

By using Zephyr, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described.