Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for account access and notifications)
• Username (displayed publicly on your submissions)
• Avatar image (from OAuth provider or uploaded)

User-Generated Content

When you contribute to ThreadDate, we collect:

• Tag/identifier images you upload
• Submission metadata (brand, era, category)
• Votes you cast on other submissions
• Any notes or comments you provide

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Pages visited and features used (via Vercel Analytics)
• Device type and browser information
• General geographic location (country level)

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide the Service: Display your submissions, process votes, calculate reputation scores
• Improve ThreadDate: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
• Communicate: Send important account notifications (password resets, security alerts)
• Prevent Abuse: Detect spam, vote manipulation, and other violations

3. Information Sharing

Public Content

Your submissions (images, metadata) and username are publicly visible. This is core to ThreadDate's community-driven model. Your email address is never publicly displayed.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services:

• Supabase: Authentication, database, and image storage
• Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
• Google: OAuth authentication (if you sign in with Google)

We Do Not

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your email address with marketers
• Use your data for targeted advertising

4. Affiliate Links Disclosure

ThreadDate includes affiliate links to marketplaces including eBay, Amazon, Poshmark, and Depop. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

These affiliate partnerships help support ThreadDate's operations. We only link to reputable marketplaces, and affiliate relationships do not influence our content or verification processes.

5. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Submitted Content: Retained indefinitely as part of the community database (even after account deletion, unless specifically requested)
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information via your profile
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your submissions and data

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication via Supabase, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your ThreadDate account.

8. Children's Privacy

ThreadDate is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. 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 site or sending an email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact us at: privacy@threaddate.com