Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Commitment

At Nontrivial, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. We collect only what we need to provide you with a great service, and we never sell your data. This policy explains what we collect, why, and how we protect it.

What We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, and display name
• Content: Posts, comments, and votes you submit
• Communications: Feedback or support requests you send us

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked (anonymized)
• Technical Data: IP address (for rate limiting and security), browser type, device type
• Cookies: Only essential cookies for authentication and security

What We DON'T Do

• We DON'T sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties
• We DON'T use tracking pixels or analytics that invade your privacy
• We DON'T read your private messages or emails
• We DON'T require real names or unnecessary personal information
• We DON'T use your data for advertising or profiling

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the service
• To authenticate your account and ensure security
• To send essential service emails (password resets, security alerts)
• To prevent spam, abuse, and maintain service quality
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Storage & Security

• Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We use industry-standard security measures
• We limit access to your data to only essential personnel
• We use secure, reputable cloud infrastructure providers
• We regularly review and update our security practices

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correct: Update or correct your information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Opt-out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@nontrivial.com

Cookies & Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and local storage only for:

• Keeping you logged in (authentication tokens)
• Remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Security features (CSRF protection)

We don't use tracking cookies or third-party analytics.

Third-Party Services

We minimize third-party services, but we do use:

• Cloudflare: For infrastructure and DDoS protection
• Email Service: For sending verification codes (no tracking pixels)

These services are chosen for their privacy practices and are bound by data processing agreements.

Data Retention

• Active account data: Retained while your account is active
• Deleted account data: Removed within 30 days
• Public content: May remain visible but dissociated from your account
• Security logs: Retained for 90 days

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

Your data may be processed in the country where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We'll notify you of significant changes to this policy via email or a prominent notice on the site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

For privacy questions, concerns, or requests:
Email: privacy@nontrivial.com
Or use the contact form on our site.

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours.