DarkEsq

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

Anonymous Posting: DarkEsq is designed for anonymous discussion. When you post without an account, we create a one-way hash of your IP address and browser information. This hash cannot be reversed to identify you, but allows us to prevent duplicate voting and spam.

Registered Accounts: If you create an account, we collect your email address and chosen username. Passwords are securely hashed using bcrypt.

Automatically Collected: We collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the service
  • To prevent spam, abuse, and duplicate voting
  • To send notifications (if you opt in)
  • To respond to advertiser inquiries
  • To improve the platform based on usage patterns

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

  • With service providers who assist in operating the platform (hosting, email)
  • If required by law or to protect our rights
  • In aggregated, anonymized form for analytics

4. Data Retention

Posts and comments are retained indefinitely unless deleted by the author or removed for policy violations. Server logs are retained for 90 days. Account information is retained until you delete your account.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for session management (keeping you logged in) and to remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Edit or delete your posts
  • Opt out of email communications

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Children

DarkEsq is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on the platform.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].