Privacy Policy

‍Effective Date: September 20, 2024

At Lightweight ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through the use of our website ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.

By accessing or using Lightweight, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Service.

1. Information We Collect

While Lightweight allows users to post anonymously, we collect certain non-personally identifiable information for the purpose of ensuring the proper function and security of the Service.

a. IP Address and Location Information

We automatically collect your IP address and use third-party services to determine your general location (such as city and region). This information is used to display posts relevant to your area, manage submission limits, and for analytics purposes.

b. Anonymous Posts

Lightweight allows users to submit anonymous posts. These posts do not include any personal data such as names or email addresses. However, the posts are tied to your IP address and associated region for moderation and operational purposes.

c. Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with the Site, including the date and time of your visits, the pages you view, and other usage statistics. This helps us improve our Service and analyze trends.

d. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and recognize you during future visits.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide the Service: We use IP addresses and location data to ensure that posts are tied to the correct region and that submission limits are enforced.
Content Moderation: Your IP address is collected for content moderation purposes to prevent abuse and ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions.
Analytics: We analyze usage patterns to improve our Site’s functionality, user experience, and overall performance.
Security: Your information helps us maintain the security and integrity of the Service by identifying and preventing fraudulent activity.

3. Third-Party Services

We work with third-party services to provide various features of the Service, including content moderation and location identification. These services may collect and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

IP Data: Used for IP address and location data collection.
Supabase: Used for data storage and management.
Webflow: Provides the platform on which our website is built.
WebPurify: Used for content moderation and filtering inappropriate posts.

We do not control how these third parties handle your information. Please review their respective privacy policies for more details.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties except as described below:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf (e.g., content moderation, analytics, hosting). These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., law enforcement).

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. IP addresses and usage data may be stored for up to [Insert Duration] or as required by law. After the retention period, data will be deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Correction: You may request access to the information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions (such as compliance with legal obligations).
Objection to Processing: You may object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances, such as for direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Children’s Privacy

Lightweight is not intended for individuals 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 submitted personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated. Your continued use of the Service after changes are made signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: team@lghtwght.com
Mailing Address: Lightweight 1175 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta GA 30361