Privacy Policy - XP Circuit

Your Privacy Matters 🔒

We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. TL;DR: We only collect what we need, we keep it safe, and we don't sell your data. Simple as that.

1. What We Collect

Account Information

When you sign up, we collect your email, username, and password (encrypted, of course). You can also add a profile picture and bio if you want.

Content You Create

Posts, comments, threads, guides—basically anything you create on XP Circuit. This is your content, and you control it.

Usage Data

We collect basic info about how you use the site (what pages you visit, when you're active, etc.) to improve the platform and fix bugs. Nothing creepy, we promise.

Device Information

Basic stuff like your IP address, browser type, and device info. This helps us keep the site secure and make sure it works on your device.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Let you use XP Circuit (obviously)
Keep your account secure
Show you relevant content and games
Improve the platform based on how people use it
Send you important updates (if you opt in)
Moderate content and keep the community safe

We don't use your data to show you ads from third parties, and we definitely don't sell it. Your data is yours, not a product.

3. How We Share Your Data

We only share your data in these situations:

Public Content: Stuff you post publicly (threads, comments, etc.) is visible to everyone. That's the point!
Service Providers: We use trusted services (like hosting providers) that need access to make XP Circuit work. They're bound by strict agreements.
Legal Requirements: If the law requires us to share data, we'll comply (but we'll let you know if we can).
Safety: If someone's in danger or breaking serious laws, we might share data to protect people.

We never sell your data to advertisers or data brokers. That's not our thing.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures to keep your data safe:

Encryption for data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication (passwords are hashed, never stored in plain text)
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls (only authorized people can access your data)

No system is 100% secure, but we do our best. If there's ever a security breach, we'll let you know ASAP.

5. Your Rights

You have control over your data. You can:

Access: See what data we have about you
Update: Change your profile info anytime
Delete: Delete your account and all your data (we'll be sad to see you go, but it's your choice)
Export: Download your data if you want to take it elsewhere
Opt Out: Unsubscribe from emails (except important account stuff)

Just reach out if you want to exercise any of these rights. We'll make it happen.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to keep you logged in and make the site work better. We don't use tracking cookies for advertising. Check out our Cookie Policy for more details.

7. Children's Privacy

XP Circuit is for people 13 and older. If you're under 13, please don't use the site. If we find out someone under 13 is using the site, we'll delete their account.

8. Changes to This Policy

We might update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll let you know. By continuing to use XP Circuit after changes are posted, you're agreeing to the new policy.

Questions? 🤔

If you have questions about your privacy or this policy, reach out! We're happy to help and explain anything.