Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Project Strange ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website at projectstrange.vercel.app (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our Service. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Account registration details (username, email address, password)
• Profile information (display name, bio, avatar image)
• Content you submit (sighting reports, comments, corroborations)
• Communications you send to us

Information collected automatically:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide and operate the Service
• Personalise your experience on the platform
• Monitor and analyse usage to improve the Service
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or prohibited activity
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to your enquiries and support requests

4. Cookies & Advertising

We use cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We use Vercel Analytics to understand aggregate site traffic; it does not use cookies or track you across other websites.

We do not use third-party advertising networks or advertising cookies. Any sponsored placements on Project Strange are arranged directly with advertisers and do not track you.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers — third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform (e.g. Supabase for database and authentication, Vercel for hosting)
• Law enforcement — when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Public Content

Sighting reports, comments, and other content you submit are public by default and may be viewed by any visitor to the Service. If you submit a report anonymously, your username will not be shown, but the content itself remains public. Please do not include sensitive personal information in public submissions.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information and submitted content for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at helloprojectstrange@gmail.com. Certain information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at helloprojectstrange@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Project Strange is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: helloprojectstrange@gmail.com