Minimal Personal Data: At BurningCompass.com, we believe in minimal data collection. You can interact with most parts of our website without having to register an account or provide any personal details.
Voluntary Registration: If you choose to register for an account, you can do so without providing an official name or email address.
Data Collection and Usage
Public Contributions: Making public contributions to our site is a form of data sharing, and such contributions will be visible to all users of our site.
Account Registration: When you register or update your user profile, we may collect certain information. This collection is solely for enhancing user experience and managing user accounts efficiently.
Feedback & Communication: If you send us messages, participate in a survey, or provide feedback, we might keep a record of that correspondence.
Access, Use, and Storage of Google User Data
When you use certain features of our website that require integration with Google APIs, we may access, use, and store Google user data. This includes but is not limited to:
Accessing basic profile information such as name and email address: At BurningCompass, when users engage with our platform using their Google accounts, we may request permission to access basic profile details provided by Google, like their name and email address. This access allows us to personalize their experience, such as addressing them by name or sending notifications to their email. Rest assured, we only access information necessary for our platform's functionality, and we're transparent about what we access and why in our privacy policy.
Using Google user data to provide specific services or features offered on our website: Once users grant us permission to access their Google data, we utilize it to offer specific services or features on BurningCompass. For example, if our platform provides a feature to import contacts from Google, we use this data (with user consent) to facilitate that process. It's crucial that our use of Google user data aligns with the purpose for which users granted access, and we're clear about how their data is utilized in our privacy policy.
Storing Google user data securely on our servers in accordance with industry standards and best practices: When we collect and store user data, including Google user data, we prioritize its security. We implement robust measures to protect this information from unauthorized access, misuse, or breaches. This involves encrypting the data both in transit and at rest, enforcing access controls, regularly auditing our systems, and promptly addressing any security issues. By adhering to industry standards and best practices, we ensure that user data, including Google user data, is safeguarded against potential risks. Our privacy policy outlines how we securely store user data and the measures we've taken to protect it.
Our Commitments
Transparency: We are committed to clarity and openness about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices and principles.
Security: We employ appropriate measures to protect your data and ensure its security against unauthorized access or accidental loss.
No Selling of Data: We will never sell your information or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing: We only share your data in specific situations – for instance, to enhance our website, to meet legal requirements, or to ensure the safety of our users and the public.
Data Retention: We store your information only for as long as necessary, consistent with the purpose of collection, website maintenance, and our legal obligations.
Important Notes
Public Contributions: Remember, any content you add to BurningCompass.com will be publicly and permanently accessible. Ensure you're comfortable sharing any information or content before posting.
Self-policing: Our community of contributors self-regulates content and contributions. Selected administrators, chosen by the community, have access to tools that provide limited insights into recent contributions, allowing them to safeguard the website and uphold our policies.
By using BurningCompass.com, you confirm your understanding of and agreement with this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to update or change this policy at any time without prior notice.
