Servonaut

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

Create an account: Email address, username, and password
Post content: Comments, articles interactions, and other user-generated content
Contact us: Name, email, and message content via our contact form
Use our services: Usage data, browser type, IP address, and device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process and complete transactions
Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security concerns
Personalize and improve your experience on our website

3. Email Verification

When you register for an account, we send a verification email with a one-time password (OTP) to confirm your email address.

Important: Please check your spam or junk folder if you don't receive the verification email within a few minutes. Email providers sometimes filter automated emails.

The verification email is sent automatically and contains a time-limited code that expires after a certain period for security reasons.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

We use cookies for:

Authentication and session management
Remembering your preferences (e.g., dark/light theme)
Analytics to understand how you use our website
Security purposes and fraud prevention

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encrypted passwords using industry-standard hashing algorithms
Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
Regular security updates and patches
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
CAPTCHA protection to prevent automated abuse

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

If you close your account, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us via our contact form.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

Cloudflare Turnstile: For CAPTCHA protection (contact form and comments)
Analytics: To understand website usage and improve our services

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take necessary action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the contact form.