Zigbook
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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how zigbook.net, forums.zigbook.net, and their associated open-source repositories (“we,” “us,” or “the Services”) collect, use, and protect information. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described here.

The Services are community-operated and maintained via public Git repositories. As a result, certain operational details and data flows may be visible publicly.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum information necessary to operate the Services. The information may include:

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information: When creating an account, you may provide a username, email address, password, profile details, or other optional information.
  • User contributions: Posts, comments, messages, uploaded files, and other content you submit.
  • Repository contributions: If you contribute to the public repositories (e.g., via Git commits), your contributions and associated metadata (such as your Git username and commit history) may be publicly visible.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

The Services may automatically collect:

  • Server logs: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, timestamps, and general usage data.
  • Cookies or local storage: Used to maintain sessions, store preferences, or authenticate users.
  • Security data: Information used to detect abuse, unauthorized access, or malicious activity.

1.3 Optional Analytics

If analytics tools are enabled, they may collect anonymized usage statistics. Any analytics will be documented transparently in the public repositories.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Services.
  • Authenticate users and manage accounts.
  • Moderate content and enforce community policies.
  • Improve performance, security, and reliability.
  • Enable community governance and maintain the public repositories.
  • Comply with legal obligations when applicable.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Public Nature of the Services

Because the Services are community-owned and built on publicly accessible repositories:

  • Contributions to the repositories (issues, pull requests, comments, commits) are publicly visible.
  • Some Service features, such as public user profiles or posted content, may be publicly accessible.
  • Moderation actions, site changes, or governance decisions may be recorded publicly.

You should not submit sensitive personal information that you do not wish to be public.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Services may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions.
  • Store user preferences.
  • Enhance usability.

No third-party tracking cookies are intentionally used unless specified in repository documentation.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

5. Data Sharing

We may share information only in limited circumstances:

5.1 With the Community

Due to the open and collaborative nature of the project, relevant information may be shared with community maintainers to operate or improve the Services.

5.2 With Service Providers

If infrastructure providers (e.g., hosting, email services, content delivery networks) are used, they may process data on our behalf under their own policies.

5.3 For Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Because the Services are community-maintained and open-source, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

You are responsible for using strong passwords and securing your account credentials.

7. Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary to operate the Services, maintain community records, or comply with legal obligations.

User-generated content and repository contributions may remain publicly available indefinitely as part of the permanent project history.

8. Your Choices

  • Access and update: You may update your account information through your profile settings where available.
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your account. Certain data—such as published posts or open-source contributions—may remain due to their public and archival nature.
  • Cookies: You may disable cookies in your browser.

9. Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

10. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under 13, or the minimum age required under local law. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted clearly. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact

Because the Services are community-governed, privacy-related questions or concerns may be submitted through the public repositories associated with the sites.

Note: This is a living document maintained by the community. For the most up-to-date version and change history, please refer to the Zigbook GitHub repository.