- tippr Privacy Policy
- 1. Information We Collect
- 2. How We Use Your Information
- 3. How We Share Your Information
- 4. Your Rights and Choices
- 5. Data Retention
- 7. Data Security
- 8. Children's Privacy
- 9. International Data Transfers
- 10. Third-Party Links and Services
- 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- 12. California Privacy Rights
- 13. European Privacy Rights
- 14. Governing Law
- 15. Contact Information
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tippr Privacy Policy
1 Effective Date: January 22, 2026
2 Last Revised: January 22, 2026
3 This Privacy Policy explains how tippr ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use tippr.net and related services (collectively, the "Services").
4 By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
5 We collect information you provide directly, including:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, password, and optionally your email address.
- Content: Posts, comments, messages, and other content you submit to the Services.
- Communications: When you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your correspondence.
- Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure in your account.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
6 When you use the Services, we automatically collect certain information:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
- Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to collect information about your browsing activities. See Section 6 for more details.
- Usage Information: Features you use, actions you take, and time spent on the Services.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
7 We may receive information about you from third parties:
- Single Sign-On: If you log in using a third-party service, we receive your profile information from that service.
- Partners: We may receive information from advertising or analytics partners.
2. How We Use Your Information
8 We use the information we collect to:
- Provide the Services: Operate, maintain, and improve the Services.
- Personalize: Customize your experience and provide content relevant to you.
- Communicate: Send service-related announcements, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
- Safety and Security: Detect fraud, abuse, and violations of our policies.
- Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to understand how our Services are used.
- Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
2.1 Advertising
9 We may display advertisements on the Services. We may use your information to:
- Show you ads based on your general location (e.g., country or region);
- Show you contextual ads based on the content you are viewing;
- Measure ad effectiveness.
10 We do not sell your personal information to advertisers.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 Public Content
11 Your posts, comments, and votes are public and can be viewed by anyone. Your username is associated with your public activity.
3.2 With Your Consent
12 We may share your information when you direct us to do so.
3.3 Service Providers
13 We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Hosting and infrastructure;
- Analytics and measurement;
- Customer support;
- Payment processing.
3.4 Legal Requirements
14 We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal process;
- Protect our rights, property, or safety;
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity;
- Respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
3.5 Business Transfers
15 If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
3.6 Aggregated or De-identified Data
16 We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
4. Your Rights and Choices
4.1 Account Information
17 You can access and update your account information through your account settings. You can delete your account at any time, though some information may persist in our backups.
4.2 Cookies
18 Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.
4.3 Email Communications
19 You can opt out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link in those emails. You may still receive service-related communications.
4.4 Data Access and Portability
20 You may request a copy of your personal data by contacting us. We will provide your data in a structured, commonly used format.
4.5 Deletion
21 You may request deletion of your personal data. We will delete your data except where we have a legitimate reason to retain it (e.g., legal compliance, fraud prevention).
4.6 Do Not Track
22 We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.
5. Data Retention
23 We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Services. We may retain certain information after account deletion for:
- Legal compliance;
- Fraud prevention;
- Backup and disaster recovery;
- Enforcing our terms.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6.1 Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Services to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how the Services are used.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads.
6.2 Managing Cookies
24 You can manage cookies through:
- Your browser settings;
- Our cookie preference center (when available);
- Third-party opt-out tools.
7. Data Security
25 We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit;
- Secure password hashing;
- Access controls;
- Regular security assessments.
26 However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Children's Privacy
27 The Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
28 Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country.
29 By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries where we operate.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
30 The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
31 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
- Posting the updated policy on the Services;
- Updating the "Last Revised" date;
- Sending you an email (if you have provided your email address).
32 Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
12. California Privacy Rights
33 If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the "sale" of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
34 To exercise these rights, contact us through the contact page.
13. European Privacy Rights
35 If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Access: Right to access your personal data.
- Rectification: Right to correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Right to request deletion ("right to be forgotten").
- Restriction: Right to restrict processing.
- Portability: Right to receive your data in a portable format.
- Objection: Right to object to processing.
- Withdraw Consent: Right to withdraw consent at any time.
36 To exercise these rights, contact us through the contact page.
37 Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on:
- Performance of our contract with you;
- Our legitimate interests;
- Your consent;
- Legal obligations.
14. Governing Law
38 This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by the laws of the place where the site's operator is established, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
15. Contact Information
39 If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
40 tippr
Contact: privacy requests
41 This Privacy Policy is released under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), inspired by open-source templates from Discourse, Automattic, and other privacy-focused organizations.