🔒 Privacy Policy

📊 Information We Collect

Account Information

• Username: Your chosen username for identification
• Email Address: For account verification and important notifications
• Password: Stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• Artist Profile: Display name, bio, avatar, and other profile information (if you become an artist)

Content You Create

• Works you upload (manga, novels, artbooks)
• Cover images and page content
• Tags, descriptions, and metadata
• Comments and interactions with other users

Usage Information

• Works you view, bookmark, or follow
• Artists and circles you follow
• Your browsing preferences and settings
• Login timestamps and activity logs

Technical Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

🎯 How We Use Your Information

• Provide Services: Enable you to create, publish, and browse content
• Account Management: Maintain your account and authenticate your identity
• Personalization: Customize your experience based on your preferences
• Communication: Send important updates, notifications, and responses to your requests
• Safety & Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our guidelines
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform to improve our services
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

🔐 How We Protect Your Information

• Passwords are encrypted using secure hashing algorithms
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Secure server infrastructure with regular backups

👥 Information Sharing

Public Information

• Your artist profile (display name, bio, avatar) is publicly visible
• Published works and their content are publicly accessible
• Your follows, bookmarks, and circle memberships may be visible to other users

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our platform (hosting, email services, etc.)
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

🍪 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Improve site performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

✋ Your Rights and Choices

• Access: View and download your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct your profile information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails
• Privacy Settings: Control visibility of your content and activity
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us through the platform or email our support team.

👶 Children's Privacy

Suzumiya is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform or sending you an email. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

📧 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the platform's support system or reach out to our privacy team.