Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We will NEVER sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties. Your email address is used solely for:

  • Account authentication and management
  • Direct communication from us regarding your account or the Service
  • Security notifications related to your account

We do not send marketing emails, newsletters, or promotional content without your explicit consent. Your email remains private and secure with us.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Two Kinds of People (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account through a third-party authentication provider (Google, GitHub, etc.), we receive:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your profile picture (if provided by the authentication provider)
  • A unique identifier from the authentication provider

2.2 Content You Create

  • Sayings you post on the Service
  • Likes and interactions with other users’ content
  • Any other content you voluntarily provide

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Display your content to other users
  • Communicate with you about the Service
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to all users:

  • Your username/display name
  • Sayings you create
  • Likes you give to sayings
  • Your profile picture (if provided)

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Service, including:

  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics services
  • Authentication providers
  • Email service providers

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal information from our active databases.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze how you use the Service
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

8. Third-Party Authentication

We use third-party authentication providers (Google, GitHub, etc.) to manage user accounts. These providers have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and use your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.

14. Additional Information for EU/EEA Users

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to restrict processing of your personal data

Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent: When you create an account and use the Service
  • Contract: To provide the Service you’ve requested
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve and secure the Service
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

15. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • The right to know what personal information is collected
  • The right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.