Common Ground Privacy Policy

Quick Summary (Plain English)

We want you to understand what happens with your information. Here’s the short version:

• We collect: basic account details (like your email and profile info), plus activity you share (posts, events, etc.) and some technical data (like device type).
• We use it: to run the service, keep the community safe, and improve features.
• We don’t sell it: your data isn’t for sale, period.
• We share only when needed: with service providers (like hosting or payments) or if required by law.
• You’re in control: you can edit, download, or delete your account data at any time.
• Security matters: we use encryption and reasonable protections, though no system is perfect.
• Kids under 16: not allowed to use Common Ground.
• If we change this policy: we’ll let you know before it takes effect.

That’s it. The details are below.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: name, email, authentication tokens and verification codes (no passwords), and optional profile details (age bracket, values, interests, community preferences).
• Usage Data: posts, events, RSVPs, reputation scores, and interactions with other users.
• Technical Data: device type, operating system, browser, IP address, cookies or similar tech.
• Payment Information: if you choose to support us financially, your payment details are handled by third-party providers (like Stripe). We do not store your full payment information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain the Common Ground service.
• Match you with communities and events that fit your profile.
• Support moderation, trust, and safety.
• Send important service communications.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal data.

3. When We Share Information

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and payment vendors who help us run the platform.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• Consent: If you choose to link with other services or share outside Common Ground.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing your data.
• Requesting corrections.
• Deleting your account and associated data.
• Requesting a copy of your data in portable form.

Contact us at contact@seekcommonground.io to exercise these rights.

5. Data Retention

• Active accounts: we retain data while you use Common Ground.
• Deleted accounts: we remove data from active systems within 30 days.
• Backups: may hold data temporarily but are purged on a routine cycle.

6. Security

We use reasonable security measures, including encryption in transit and at rest, to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Common Ground is not for children under 16 (or the local legal minimum age). If we discover data collected from a child, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Users

If you use Common Ground from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Data laws may differ from those in your country.

9. Changes to This Policy

If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Services or by email before they take effect.

10. Contact Us