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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 24, 2026

Introduction

At Solon, we take privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service. We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your data.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address (required for account creation and communication)
  • Username (your public display name)
  • Password (stored as an encrypted hash)
  • Profile information (avatar, profile links - optional)

Content You Create

We store content you voluntarily provide:

  • Posts, including text, tags, links, and location data
  • Social interactions (follows, vouches)
  • Comments and other user-generated content

Activity Tracking (Strictly Necessary)

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest

We classify activity tracking as strictly necessary for the operation of our service under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) - Legitimate Interests. This data is essential for:

We automatically collect activity data to ensure the proper functioning and security of our service:

  • Event Type: Actions you take (e.g., page views, post creation, settings updates)
  • Timestamp: When actions occur
  • IP Address: For security, fraud prevention, and abuse detection
  • User Agent: Browser and device information for compatibility and security
  • Session ID: To maintain your login session and track related activities
  • Action Metadata: Context about your actions (e.g., which post was created, which setting was changed)

Why This Data is Necessary:

  • Security: Detect and prevent unauthorized access, fraud, and abuse
  • Service Operation: Maintain session state, prevent duplicate actions, and ensure proper functionality
  • Error Detection: Identify and fix technical issues that impact your experience
  • Rate Limiting: Prevent spam and abuse by monitoring usage patterns
  • Account Recovery: Verify legitimate account access during recovery procedures
  • Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations for record-keeping and investigation of potential violations

How We Use Your Information

Essential Service Functions

  • Provide and maintain your account
  • Display your profile and content to other users
  • Enable communication and social features
  • Send essential service notifications (password resets, security alerts)

Security and Protection

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
  • Investigate potential violations
  • Protect the rights and safety of our users

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features and performance
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Understand how users interact with our platform

Your Rights and Control

Access and Export

You have the right to:

  • View Your Data: Access all your activity data at /users/settings/activity
  • Download Your Data: Export all your activity data as CSV with one click
  • See What We Track: Every event we record is visible to you

Account Management

  • Update Information: Edit your profile, email, and settings at any time
  • Delete Content: Remove posts and other content you've created
  • Delete Account: Request complete account deletion (contact support)

Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. Activity tracking data is retained for security and operational purposes. Upon account deletion, we will permanently delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to other users:

  • Username and avatar
  • Posts and associated content (text, tags, location)
  • Profile links you've added
  • Public social interactions (follows, vouches - if visible)

Private Information

We never share the following with other users or third parties:

  • Your email address
  • Your IP address
  • Your activity tracking data
  • Your session information

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process. We will notify you of such requests unless prohibited by law.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt encryption
  • Database connections use SSL/TLS encryption
  • Access controls limit who can view sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Activity tracking helps us detect and prevent security incidents

International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on servers that may be located in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data regardless of where it is processed.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our service. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can:

  • View your activity data at /users/settings/activity
  • Contact us through our support channels
  • Request account deletion or data export

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