Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to throb.top. This Privacy Policy describes how throb.top ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://throb.top (the "Site"). It also explains your rights regarding your personal data.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, which may include personal information that can be used to identify you.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we may collect your username, email address, password, and any other details you provide.
• Profile Information: Information you add to your public profile, such as a display name, avatar, or biography.
• User Content: Content you create, upload, or share on the Site, including posts, comments, messages, and other materials.
• Communication Data: When you contact us via email or our support system, we collect the contents of your message and your contact details.
• Transaction Data: If you make any purchases or donations, we collect necessary payment information. Note: We do not store full credit card details; payments are processed by secure third-party providers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log and Device Data: We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with the Site. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates/times of your visits.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. For more details, please see our Cookies section below.
• Usage Data: Data about your activity on the Site, such as search queries, features used, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services if you choose to link your account (e.g., through social media logins) or from analytics providers. This information is handled in accordance with this policy.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Service: To operate, maintain, and provide you with the features and functionality of the Site.
• To Create and Manage Your Account: To allow you to register, log in, and manage your user profile.
• To Communicate With You: To send you service-related announcements, administrative messages, technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages. With your consent, we may also send you promotional communications.
• To Process Transactions: To facilitate any purchases, donations, or other financial transactions you initiate.
• To Improve and Personalize the Site: To understand how our Site is used, diagnose technical problems, analyze trends, and personalize your experience by presenting content and advertisements tailored to your interests.
• To Ensure Security and Prevent Abuse: To monitor and investigate suspicious or fraudulent activity, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect the rights, property, and safety of throb.top, our users, and the public.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Security Measures: We use industry-standard security protocols, such as encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit, and we employ access controls and secure servers to protect data at rest.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
• Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services). These parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Disclosures: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve Site performance.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
• Advertising Cookies: May be set by us or our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

4.2 Your Choices Regarding Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline or delete cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Site.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request