Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how community.pgpz.org (the "Service") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use accounts, forums, and related features.

1. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as your first and last name, X handle, LinkedIn URL, email address, account credentials, forum posts, messages, support requests, and preferences.

We also collect information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information, page views, referring pages, log data, and cookie identifiers.

2. How we use information

We use information to operate and improve the Service, create and manage accounts, display profiles and forum activity, send service messages and email blasts, monitor for abuse, and comply with legal obligations.

We may also use information to understand how the Service is used and to improve performance, content, and community safety.

3. Accounts and profile information

If you create an account, we may store and display the profile information you provide, including your first and last name, X handle, LinkedIn URL, and email address.

Depending on the settings of the Service, some profile information may be visible to other users.

4. Forums and user-generated content

Content you post in forums or other public or semi-public areas may be visible to other users and, depending on the feature, to visitors or search engines.

Please do not post sensitive personal information unless you are comfortable with it being seen, copied, or stored by others.

5. Moderation logs

We may keep moderation logs and related records when we review reports, remove or restrict content, warn or suspend accounts, or otherwise enforce community rules.

These records may include account identifiers, usernames, profile details, forum content under review, reports, timestamps, moderation decisions, and related notes.

6. Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how people use the Service and to improve features, content, and usability. Analytics may measure page visits, clicks, navigation patterns, session duration, referral sources, and device or browser information.

Analytics data may be processed in aggregated or pseudonymized form, depending on the tool and your interactions with the Service.

7. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, support account features, measure traffic, and improve security and performance.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Service may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Email blasts and messages

We may send email blasts, newsletters, event notices, account alerts, service updates, and policy changes. Where required by law, we will only send promotional email if you have opted in or if another lawful basis applies.

You may opt out of promotional email by using the unsubscribe link in the message or contacting us directly. Transactional or account-related email may still be sent when needed.

9. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us host the Service, send email, provide analytics, secure the Service, or moderate content.

We may also share information when required by law, to protect our rights or users, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction.

10. Retention and security

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Service, maintain accounts, enforce our rules, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, object to, restrict, or receive a copy of your personal information. To make a request, contact us at admin@pgpz.org.

We may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. Children

The Service is not intended for children under 16, as applicable. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.

13. Changes and contact

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make a material change, we will post the updated policy on the Service and update the effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at admin@pgpz.org.