Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to TheBacker.io ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, display name, password, and profile details
• Creator Information: Bio, profile photos, banner images, social media links, and payment information
• Content: Posts, comments, messages, and other content you create or share
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store full credit card details)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Essential cookies for authentication and functionality (see Section 4)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send payment confirmations
• Send you notifications about subscriptions, posts, and messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in securely
• Preferences: Remember your theme selection (dark/light mode)
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Supabase (hosting), Stripe (payments), Resend (email notifications)
• Other Users: Your public profile information and content you choose to share
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication with Supabase
• PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@thebacker.io

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: