Privacy Policy for IndieAgora.com
Effective Date: June 8, 2025
Contact: admin@indieagora.com
1. Who We Are
IndieAgora.com is an independent, community-driven social network and forum.
We also operate a PeerTube instance to provide decentralized video sharing for our members.
We are committed to respecting your privacy.
This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. What We Collect
When you use IndieAgora.com or our PeerTube instance, we may collect:
Account Information
- Username
- Email address
- Password (securely hashed)
- Profile information you choose to share
Content You Upload
- Posts, comments, messages
- Videos and other media
- Profile photos, avatars
Usage Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Session management (to keep you logged in)
- Preferences (language, layout, etc.)
- Basic analytics (site usage and performance)
3. What We Do With Your Data
We use your data to:
- Operate the IndieAgora social network and forum
- Provide video sharing through our PeerTube instance
- Ensure security and prevent abuse
- Improve site functionality and performance
- Communicate with you about your account (if needed)
We do not:
- Sell your data
- Share your data with advertisers
- Run third-party tracking or targeted advertising
4. Who Has Access to Your Data
Your data is accessible to:
- The site administrator of IndieAgora (for moderation and technical maintenance)
- The IndieAgora software and services required to run the site
We do not share your data with third parties unless legally required to do so (e.g. by court order).
5. How We Protect Your Data
- Passwords are stored securely using industry-standard hashing
- Access to server infrastructure is restricted to the site administrator
- Regular software updates are applied to maintain security
- Backups are encrypted and stored securely
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Account data and uploaded content are stored as long as your account remains active
- If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within a reasonable time (normally within 30 days)
- Some usage logs may be retained for security auditing for a limited period (typically no longer than 90 days)
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@indieagora.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make significant changes, we will notify you via the site or by email.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, contact:
admin@indieagora.com
