Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NDlexicon ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an Account: Name, email address, username, profile information
• Contribute Content: Term suggestions, improvements, discussions, comments
• Contact Us: Messages, feedback, support requests
• Customize Settings: Theme preferences, accessibility settings, language choices

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our platform, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, searches performed
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• Network Information: IP address, connection type, approximate location
• Session Data: Authentication tokens, session duration, activity logs

2.3 Third-Party Authentication Data

When you sign in using OAuth providers (Google), we receive:

• Profile information (name, email, profile picture)
• OAuth tokens for authentication
• Account verification status

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Platform Services

• Provide access to NDlexicon's features and content
• Enable user accounts and profile management
• Process and display user contributions
• Facilitate community discussions and interactions
• Customize your experience based on preferences

3.2 Platform Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Monitor platform performance and reliability
• Develop new features and functionality
• Enhance accessibility and user experience

3.3 Safety and Security

• Detect and prevent abuse, spam, and harmful behavior
• Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Protect against security threats and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations and requests

3.4 Communication

• Send important updates about our services
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Notify you about community activity (with your consent)
• Share platform announcements and changes

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information may be publicly visible:

• Your username and profile information (if you choose to make it public)
• Content you contribute (term suggestions, discussions, comments)
• Contribution history and community participation

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers:

• Supabase: Database hosting, authentication, and backend services
• Netlify: Web hosting and content delivery
• Google: OAuth authentication services

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes and government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
• Investigate potential violations of our terms

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Access Controls: Role-based permissions and row-level security
• Authentication: Secure OAuth and session management
• Monitoring: Regular security audits and threat detection
• Updates: Timely security patches and system updates

5.2 Data Retention

We retain your information:

• As long as your account is active
• For legitimate business purposes
• To comply with legal obligations
• To resolve disputes and enforce agreements

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Controls

You can:

• Update your profile information and preferences
• Control the visibility of your contributions
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in portable formats

6.2 Communication Preferences

You can control:

• Email notifications and alerts
• Community interaction notifications
• Platform update communications

6.3 Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data to another service
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Opt out of certain data processing

7. Cookies and Tracking

7.1 Essential Cookies

We use cookies that are necessary for:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• User preference storage (theme, language)
• Platform functionality

7.2 Analytics

We collect anonymous usage statistics to:

• Understand how our platform is used
• Identify areas for improvement
• Monitor performance and reliability

8. International Data Transfers

NDlexicon operates globally and may transfer data across borders. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data to countries with different privacy laws, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

9. Children's Privacy

NDlexicon is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

11. Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Prominent notice on our platform
• Email notification to registered users
• Updated "Last Modified" date on this page

12. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: