## Privacy Policy

**Effective Date:** 2024-01-01

This Privacy Policy explains how the Service ("we", "our", or "the Service") collects, uses, and handles information about users. The Service is operated by an unincorporated, decentralized, and jurisdiction-neutral group of contributors ("Operators"). By using the Service, you acknowledge and accept the practices described below.

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### 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you access or use the Service:

#### a. Technical and Device Data

* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Operating system
* Referrer and exit URLs
* Timestamps of access

#### b. Cookies and Session Data

* Session identifiers
* Authentication tokens (if applicable)
* User preferences
* Usage flags (e.g. feature toggles or UI state)

Cookies may be stored locally in your browser to support functionality, maintain user sessions, or track usage patterns within the Service.

#### c. Optional User Inputs

If you voluntarily submit information (e.g., via forms, APIs, or client-side integrations), that content may be processed temporarily or persistently depending on its purpose.

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### 2. Purpose of Collection

We collect and process data to:

* Operate and maintain the Service
* Enable session management and authentication
* Monitor system performance and detect abuse
* Improve features, UX, and infrastructure
* Ensure compliance with rate limits, usage quotas, or access policies

We do **not** use your information for advertising, profiling, or third-party monetization.

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### 3. Data Retention

We retain collected data only as long as necessary for the purposes above. Ephemeral logs may be discarded automatically. Persistent data (e.g., sessions or preferences) may be retained in server-side storage or browser cookies under your control.

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### 4. No Sale or Commercial Sharing

We do **not sell**, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties. Data may be shared with infrastructure providers (e.g., hosting, CDN, storage) **only as required** to deliver the Service, and only under data-minimizing principles.

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### 5. Jurisdiction and Data Location

The Service does not claim residence or operation under any specific legal jurisdiction. Infrastructure may be globally distributed and operated by independent contributors or vendors. By using the Service, you acknowledge and accept that your data may transit or be processed in various locations.

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### 6. Your Control

* You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
* You may choose not to submit optional data.
* You may stop using the Service at any time to halt further data collection.

We do not currently offer user accounts or dashboards for direct access or deletion of data. If such capabilities are introduced, this policy will be updated accordingly.

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### 7. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be modified at any time without prior notice. Updated versions will be published here with a new effective date. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

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### 8. Contact

This Service is maintained by a distributed group of contributors. There is no central contact authority. For questions or feedback, please use the official repository, protocol discussion channels, or community forums where the Service is published or maintained.