Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for socl.us

Last Updated: November 24, 2025
Effective Date: Immediately
Website: https://socl.us

This Privacy Policy explains how socl.us ("we", "our", "the Site", or "the Service") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit or use our website and services. By accessing or using socl.us, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue using the website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Details: Username, email address, password (encrypted), profile information.

  • Content: Posts, comments, messages, uploaded media, links, and any other content submitted.

  • Communication: Support requests, feedback, and contact forms.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use socl.us, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address & approximate location

  • Browser type & version

  • Device information (desktop, mobile, OS)

  • Pages viewed, referrers, and usage activity

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
    (Used for user authentication, preferences, analytics, and security purposes.)

1.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use:

  • Essential cookies (required for login and functionality)

  • Analytics cookies (anonymous usage tracking)

  • Security cookies (fraud detection, rate limiting)

  • Preference cookies (theme settings, UI preferences)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may impact site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

  • Creating and managing user accounts

  • Providing and improving website functionality

  • Personalizing user experience

  • Preventing fraud, spam, and abuse

  • Enforcing our Terms of Service

  • Analyzing site traffic and performance

  • Communicating with you regarding updates or support

We do NOT sell your personal information.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We use a combination of:

  • Database encryption for passwords (never stored in plain text)

  • SSL/TLS encryption during data transmission

  • Firewall and server hardening

  • Access control and auditing

  • Automated and manual security monitoring

However, no system is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell user data.

We may share limited data only when necessary:

4.1 Service Providers

Trusted vendors that help operate the Service (hosting, email delivery, analytics, etc.).

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required:

  • To comply with a lawful subpoena, court order, or government request

  • To enforce our Terms of Service

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of users or the website

4.3 Business Transfers

If socl.us is sold, merged, or reorganized, user data may transfer as part of the business assets.

5. User-Generated Content

Any content you post publicly on socl.us may be visible to other users or visitors.
You are responsible for all content you publish.

We may remove content that violates our policies or legal requirements.

6. Third-Party Links

socl.us may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the content or policies of third-party sites.
Visiting those sites is at your own discretion.

7. Children’s Privacy

socl.us is not intended for individuals under 13 (or higher minimum age required in your region).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.

8. Your Rights & Choices

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

  • Accessing your data

  • Correcting incorrect information

  • Requesting deletion of your account

  • Downloading your data

  • Limiting certain data uses

To make a request, contact us at the email below.

9. Retention of Information

We retain user data only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing the service

  • Legal obligations

  • Resolving disputes

  • Security and backup purposes

Users may request deletion at any time.

10. International Users

If you access socl.us from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
If changes are significant, we will notify you via:

  • A notice on the website, or

  • Email (if applicable)

Your continued use of socl.us after posting changes means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns, you may contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://socl.us/contact