Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to OneCeylon ("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 visit our website oneceylon.space and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username and display name
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information (bio, location, website - optional)
• Avatar/profile picture (optional)

2.2 User-Generated Content

We collect information you provide when using our services:

• Questions, answers, and comments you post
• Tags and categories you create or use
• Votes and ratings you submit
• Bookmarks and followed content

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Create and manage your account
• Send you email notifications and updates
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Calculate reputation points and rankings
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Improve our services and user experience
• Send administrative information and service updates
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to all users:

• Your username and display name
• Profile information you choose to share
• Questions, answers, and comments you post
• Your reputation score
• Activity history (questions asked, answers provided)

4.2 Private Information

We never share your email address or password with third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud
• With service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., email services, hosting)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted password storage using bcrypt
• HTTPS/SSL encryption for data in transit
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage and improve performance
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your profile settings or email us at privacy@oneceylon.space.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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