Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your email address and, if provided, your full name. We also collect usage data such as articles viewed and comments posted, which is associated with your account.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate your account and maintain your session.
• To display your name alongside comments you post.
• To send transactional emails (e.g., email verification, password reset).
• To analyze aggregate traffic patterns and improve the site.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data to serve targeted advertising.

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored on Supabase infrastructure, which uses industry-standard encryption at rest and in transit. Authentication is handled via Supabase Auth, which follows OAuth 2.0 standards.

4. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in. These are httpOnly, Secure, and SameSite cookies that do not track you across other websites. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels.

5. Your Rights

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing support@usaflux.com. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of USAFlux after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

7. Contact

Privacy-related questions should be directed to privacy@usaflux.com.