Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 13, 2025

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. Our commitment to privacy forms the foundation of our relationship with users, and we strive to be transparent about our data practices.

Information Collection

Personal Information

We collect certain personal information necessary for platform functionality and user experience enhancement. This includes basic identification details such as your name and username, which help create your unique identity within our platform. Your email address serves as a primary contact point and authentication method. We also maintain profile information that you choose to share, including profile pictures and optional biographical details. When you choose to connect social media accounts, we store these connections to enable integrated features and enhanced functionality.

Authentication data from third-party services is securely processed and stored when you choose to use alternative login methods. This information is handled with strict security protocols and is used solely for authentication purposes. We maintain this data in encrypted form and regularly audit our authentication systems to ensure continued security.

Content Information

As you interact with our platform, we collect and store content that you create and share. This includes posts, comments, and any media uploads you make to the platform. Your interactions with other users' content, such as reactions and responses, are also recorded to enable social features and maintain conversation threads. Messages and communications within the platform are stored securely to ensure reliable delivery and maintain conversation history.

Information Usage

Service Provision

Your information enables us to provide and maintain core platform functionality. We use this data to manage your account, authenticate your access, and deliver appropriate content to you. Account-related information helps us maintain platform security and ensure proper access control. Communication services rely on stored user data to facilitate interactions between users while maintaining privacy and security standards.

Platform Enhancement

We analyze platform usage patterns and performance metrics to continuously improve our services. This analysis helps identify areas for optimization and guides feature development decisions. Technical issues and bugs are investigated using collected data, enabling us to maintain platform stability and reliability. User experience improvements are driven by careful analysis of interaction patterns and user feedback, always prioritizing privacy and data minimization principles.

Data Storage and Protection

Security Infrastructure

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data throughout its lifecycle. Sensitive information is protected using end-to-end encryption, ensuring data remains secure during transmission and storage. Our security infrastructure undergoes regular audits by qualified security professionals to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. Access to user data is strictly controlled through sophisticated authentication and authorization systems.

Data Retention Policies

Our data retention policies balance user needs with privacy considerations. Active account data remains available throughout the account's lifetime, enabling continuous service access. Unverified accounts are automatically removed after 24 hours to maintain platform security and data minimization. Accounts that remain inactive for 12 months are archived to protect user privacy while maintaining service integrity. We maintain backups for a limited 24-hour period to ensure data recovery capabilities while minimizing data retention periods.

Third-Party Services

We carefully select and monitor third-party service providers who assist in platform operation. Cloud storage services, including AWS and Google Cloud, are used with strict security configurations and data protection agreements. Analytics services help us understand platform usage patterns while respecting user privacy preferences. Authentication providers and content delivery networks are chosen based on their security standards and privacy commitments.

User Rights and Controls

We are committed to protecting user privacy rights and providing transparent control over personal data. Every user maintains the right to access their personal information stored on our platform. You can request corrections to any inaccurate data, and we will process such requests promptly. Data deletion requests are handled with priority, ensuring thorough removal of personal information while maintaining platform integrity. We provide data export capabilities, allowing you to obtain copies of your information in standard formats.

Users can manage their privacy preferences through platform settings, including options to opt-out of certain data collection practices. These controls are designed to be intuitive and accessible, empowering users to make informed decisions about their privacy. To exercise any of these rights or discuss privacy concerns, our dedicated privacy team can be reached at zephyyrrnyx@gmail.com.

Cookie Policy

Our platform utilizes cookies and similar technologies to enhance and maintain core functionality. These technologies play a crucial role in providing a secure and seamless user experience. Essential cookies enable fundamental platform operations, including maintaining your authentication state throughout your session. These cookies are necessary for proper platform functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to use core features.

We implement strict controls over cookie usage, limiting their application to essential platform functions. Our cookie implementation follows privacy-by-design principles, collecting only necessary data and maintaining appropriate security measures. Cookie lifetimes are carefully managed, with session cookies being removed upon browser closure and persistent cookies maintained only as long as necessary for proper platform operation.

Children's Privacy

We take the protection of children's privacy extremely seriously and have designed our platform specifically for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from children under the age of 13. Our registration process includes age verification steps, and we implement additional safeguards to prevent the creation of accounts by underage users.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we take immediate steps to delete such information from our systems. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities and help enforce this policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information through our platform. If you believe we might have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at our designated privacy email address, and we will promptly investigate and address the situation.

International Data Transfers

As a global platform utilizing cloud-based infrastructure, your information may be transferred to and processed in various countries worldwide. These international transfers are necessary to provide our services efficiently and maintain high availability. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during these transfers, including standard contractual clauses and data processing agreements with our service providers.

When your data is processed in different regions, it remains protected by robust security measures and data protection standards. We carefully select cloud service providers who maintain high security standards and comply with international data protection regulations. Each third-party service provider is bound by strict data protection requirements, and we regularly audit their compliance with our privacy and security standards. For detailed information about specific data transfer mechanisms and safeguards, users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of our third-party service providers or contact our privacy team.

Changes to This Policy

Our Privacy Policy evolves alongside our platform and services, reflecting changes in our practices, legal requirements, and user needs. When we make material changes to this policy, we implement a comprehensive notification process to ensure users are properly informed. This includes direct email notifications to all registered users, prominent announcements within the platform interface, and updates to our website's privacy policy page.

We encourage users to review policy updates carefully to understand how they may affect their privacy rights and data protection. Each update includes a summary of significant changes and their potential impact on users. Policy changes become effective upon publication, unless otherwise specified. Users who continue to use our platform after policy updates are considered to have accepted the revised terms. However, we ensure that any significant changes affecting user rights or data processing practices provide adequate notice and, where appropriate, obtain renewed consent.

Contact Information

We maintain open channels of communication for all privacy-related inquiries and concerns. Our dedicated privacy team is committed to addressing your questions and ensuring your privacy rights are protected. Whether you need assistance understanding our privacy practices, exercising your data rights, or reporting potential privacy issues, we are here to help.

Zephyr FOSS

Email: zephyyrrnyx@gmail.com

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.

By using Zephyr, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy in its entirety. Your continued use of our platform indicates your agreement with our data collection, processing, and protection practices as described in this policy. We remain committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us by choosing Zephyr as your platform provider.