1. Introduction

Wizionary (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our platform, mobile apps, or related services (collectively, “Services”).

By accessing or using Wizionary, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

a) Information You Provide

  • Account information: name, email address, username, password.
  • Profile details: bio, profile picture, chosen preferences.
  • User content: audiovisual stories, text, comments, uploads.
  • Communications: feedback, messages, reports.

b) Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage data: IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, clickstream data.
  • Cookies & tracking technologies: for authentication and session management
  • Log data includes dates/times of access, error reports, and performance metrics.

c) Information from Third Parties

  • If you sign in via third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may receive limited profile information that you have authorized.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Service delivery: to provide and improve Wizionary’s features.
  • Content management: to store, display, and share user stories.
  • Account security: to detect fraud, unauthorized use, or abuse.
  • Communication: to respond to inquiries, send notifications, or inform you about updates.
  • Legal compliance: to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, DMCA takedowns).

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity: to provide services you request.
  • Consent: where you agree (e.g., marketing emails, optional cookies).
  • Legitimate interests: for improving services, preventing abuse, and ensuring security.
  • Legal obligations: to comply with laws and regulations.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers: hosting providers, analytics platforms, and email delivery services.
  • Legal authorities: when required by law or in response to valid requests.
  • Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including outside the European Union. In such cases, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy.
  • Content may be deleted if your account is removed or if it violates our Terms of Use.
  • Some information may be retained for legal or security reasons.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely safe.

9. Your Rights (EEA / GDPR Users)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: limit processing under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at drupalarts+wizionary+privacy@gmail.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

Wizionary is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We do not collect any Analytics or Marketing cookies. We only collect:

  • Essential cookies: required for login and basic functionality.
  • Preference cookies: remember your settings.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or platform notice.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at: drupalarts+wizionary+privacy@gmail.com