Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. fedora.meme is designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized disclosure. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. By using fedora.meme, you consent to the practices described here.
What we collect
| Data | Why we collect it |
|---|---|
| Account info Username, email, password (hashed) |
To create and manage your account, authenticate you, and send account-related emails like password resets. |
| Profile info Display name, bio, avatar, banner |
To display your public profile to other members. |
| Content you post Memes, status posts, comments, forum posts, messages |
To operate the platform. Public content is visible to other members. |
| Activity data Likes, bookmarks, follows, XP events |
To power feeds, recommendations, analytics, and the XP system. |
| Technical data IP address, browser, last active time |
For spam prevention, security, and the online status indicator. |
What we don't do
- We do not sell or rent your personally identifying information to third parties.
- We do not run targeted advertising based on your personal data.
- We do not share your private messages with other users or third parties.
Cookies
fedora.meme uses cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. Specifically:
- Session cookies — required for login. These expire when you close your browser unless you select "Remember me," in which case they persist for up to two weeks.
- CSRF tokens — security cookies that protect you from cross-site request forgery. No personal data.
- Preference cookies — if applicable, to remember display settings.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
Uploaded images and media
When you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other members can download images you post publicly, which may include embedded metadata. We recommend stripping EXIF data from images before uploading if location privacy is a concern.
YouTube and Instagram embeds on the platform are served from those platforms directly. Their respective privacy policies apply to embedded content.
How long we keep your data
We retain your account data and content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your profile and public content will be removed from the platform within a reasonable timeframe. Some data may be retained for legal, security, or anti-abuse purposes.
Your rights
You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time from your profile settings. You have the right to request an export of all data we hold about you, or to request deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact form.
Password resets
When you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email for security purposes. Reset links expire after a short time and can only be used once.
Third-party links
fedora.meme may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. This policy applies only to information collected on fedora.meme.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on the platform. Your continued use of fedora.meme following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
