Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2025
Legit or Not ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Account information: email address, username, name, and password (hashed) when you register or update your profile.
- Content you provide: claims, comments, votes, and profile details you choose to share.
- Usage data: how you interact with the site (e.g. pages visited, actions taken), which we may use to improve the service and for analytics.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and similar data that may be collected automatically.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our service
- Authenticate your account and manage your profile
- Display your username and content in accordance with your settings
- Send you service-related communications (e.g. password reset)
- Analyse usage and trends (e.g. via analytics tools)
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers that help us operate the site (e.g. hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality and security obligations.
- Other users and the public as needed for the service (e.g. your username and public profile, claims and comments you post).
- Law enforcement or authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies for session management, preferences, and analytics (e.g. Google Analytics). You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention and Security
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service and comply with legal obligations. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data; no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact us using the details provided on our website.
7. Children
Our service is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us via the contact information provided on our website.