Privacy Policy
FlounderBoard ("we," "our," or "us") operates flounderboard.com. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
1) Information We Collect
- Information you provide: account/profile info, posts, comments, messages to support, and other content you submit.
- Usage and device data: pages viewed, interactions, browser type, device identifiers, approximate location from IP, referral URLs, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar tech: used for login/session management, analytics, and ad performance measurement.
2) How We Use Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve FlounderBoard services.
- Operate community features (posts, comments, moderation, anti-abuse controls).
- Measure site performance and engagement.
- Support monetization features, including ad network readiness and ad delivery controls.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms/policies.
3) Advertising, Analytics, and Cookies
We may use third-party analytics and advertising partners (for example, ad networks) that use cookies or similar technologies to measure traffic, prevent fraud, and serve relevant ads. These partners may collect data subject to their own privacy policies.
Where required by law, we will request consent before non-essential cookies are activated.
4) Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal data for cash consideration. We may share information with:
- Service providers that help us operate the site (hosting, infrastructure, analytics, moderation tooling).
- Advertising and measurement partners for ad operations.
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and platform integrity.
5) Data Retention
We retain information as long as needed for legitimate business purposes, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and policy enforcement. Retention periods may vary by data type and legal requirement.
6) Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export personal data, and to object to or limit certain processing. You may also be able to control cookie preferences where supported.
7) Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8) Children's Privacy
FlounderBoard is not directed to children under 13 (or under the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
9) International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We take steps designed to ensure appropriate protections where required.
10) Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11) Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact: privacy@flounderboard.com