Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Svarnac ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By using Svarnac, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our Service.

A. Information You Provide (Account Data)

When you sign in using Google or GitHub (OAuth), we collect and store:

• Name: To display on your profile.
• Email Address: For account authentication and critical updates.
• Profile Picture: To display as your avatar.
• Authentication Tokens: To maintain your secure session.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data)

We use third-party tools to understand how the Service is used. This may include:

• Your IP address (anonymized where possible).
• Browser type and version.
• Pages you visit and time spent on them.
• Device type (Mobile vs. Desktop).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience. A "cookie" is a small file stored on your device.

• Essential Cookies: We use these to keep you signed in (Authentication). Without these, you would have to log in on every page refresh.
• Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics cookies to track usage patterns so we can improve the platform.
• Control: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept essential cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service (like logging in).

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data solely for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service.
• To identify you as the author of your content.
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse (spam).
• To monitor the usage of the Service (analytics).

5. Service Providers & Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal data. We only share data with trusted third-party vendors strictly to operate the Service ("Service Providers"). These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

• Cloud Infrastructure: We use third-party cloud computing providers to host our application, databases, and backend services.
• Media Hosting: We use content delivery networks (CDNs) and media storage services to host and serve user-uploaded images and content.
• Analytics: We use third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.
• Authentication: We use third-party authentication services (Google and GitHub) to verify your identity and secure your account.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

• Your Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated data.
• How to Request: Please email us at support@svarnac.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request."
• Timeline: We will permanently delete your data from our active databases within 30 days of your request.

7. Security of Your Data

The security of your data is important to us. We use commercially acceptable means (encryption, secure HTTPS connections) to protect your Personal Data. However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites.

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 at the top.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@svarnac.com