Privacy Policy

Quotes of Shame ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your provided display name, and profile picture (if provided)
• User Content: Quotes, collections, reactions, and other content you create or submit through the Service
• Authentication Data: Information provided by third-party authentication providers (e.g., Google) when you sign in

We also automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Usage data and analytics
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location data

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Quotes and collections you choose to share via public links may be accessible to anyone with the link
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your data is stored on secure servers and is encrypted in transit. We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Export your data in a portable format

You can exercise these rights by accessing your account settings or contacting us directly.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

We use third-party authentication providers (such as Google) for sign-in functionality. When you use these services, you are also subject to their privacy policies.

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these facilities.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the appropriate channels provided in the Service.