Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Yaply ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our commenting platform service, including our website and related services (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, display name, and profile picture
• Comments and Content: Text, images, and other content you post through our service
• Website Integration: Website name, domain, and integration settings
• Communication: Messages you send to our support team

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on service
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, performance metrics
• Cookies and Tracking: Session data, preferences, authentication tokens

Information from Third Parties

• Authentication Providers: Information from Google, GitHub, or other OAuth providers
• Website Owners: Information about comment moderation and user behavior

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Operation: Provide, maintain, and improve our commenting platform
• User Authentication: Verify identity and manage user accounts
• Content Moderation: Detect spam, abuse, and policy violations
• Communication: Send service updates, security alerts, and support responses
• Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve service performance
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Comments: Your comments and profile information are visible to users of websites where you comment
• Website Owners: Site administrators can see comments and basic user information on their websites
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our service (hosting, analytics, email)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• With Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
• Comments: Indefinitely unless deleted by you or website moderators
• Log Data: Typically 90 days for security and performance analysis
• Legal Hold: Longer periods may apply for legal or regulatory requirements

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain user sessions and authentication
• Remember user preferences and settings
• Analyze service usage and performance
• Provide security features and fraud protection

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect service functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: