Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 28, 2025
1Who we are
Statefy is a social platform where users post statements, vote on opinions and debate in comments. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. Questions? Email privacy@statefy.eu.
2Data we collect
Account information
- Email address — used for login, never shown publicly
- Username — public, unique, chosen by you
- Display name — public, changeable every 7 days
- Password — stored as a secure bcrypt hash only
- Optional: profile photo, bio
Activity data
- Statements you post
- Votes you cast
- Comments and replies you write
- Likes on statements and comments
- Follow relationships
Technical data
- IP address — for security and abuse prevention
- Browser and device type
- Timestamps of actions
- Statement view tracking — to prevent duplicate counts
3How we use your data
- To create and manage your account
- To display your statements, votes and comments
- To send in-app notifications about your activity
- To detect spam, abuse or rule violations
- To improve Statefy based on usage patterns
- To enforce moderation decisions
We do not sell your data. We do not run advertising. We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4Storage & security
- Passwords are hashed with bcrypt — never stored in plain text
- All connections use HTTPS encryption
- Database access is restricted to authorised team members only
- Regular backups are performed to prevent data loss
No system is 100% secure. If a breach occurs that affects your data we will notify you as required by law.
5Your rights
- Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correction — Update your personal information at any time
- Deletion — Delete your account and associated data
- Portability — Request an export of your data
- Objection — Object to certain uses of your data
To exercise any right email privacy@statefy.eu.
6Cookies
Statefy uses browser localStorage to store your login token (JWT). We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies of any kind.
7Third parties
We may use trusted hosting providers to operate Statefy. These providers only access data necessary for their service and are bound by confidentiality agreements. We do not integrate advertising networks or cross-site tracking services.
8Children
Statefy is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Contact us if you believe a child has registered and we will delete the account promptly.
9Account deletion
When you delete your account: your email, password and personal details are permanently deleted, your username becomes available again, past statements show as [deleted account], and your votes are anonymised. Data may remain in backups for up to 30 days.
10Policy changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the date above and notify users via in-app notification for significant changes. Continued use of Statefy constitutes acceptance.
11Contact
Privacy questions or data requests: privacy@statefy.eu
General support: support@statefy.eu