Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Datagonist. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using our platform.

By using Datagonist, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly

• Account information (email address, name, username)
• Profile information (bio, avatar, social links)
• Content you create (stories, comments, datasets, and other submissions)

Automatically collected information

• Story view counts (aggregate only, not tied to individual users)
• Standard server logs maintained by our hosting provider

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the platform
• Display your public profile and published content
• Communicate important service-related updates
• Improve functionality, performance, and user experience
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

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

• Your consent
• The performance of a contract (providing the Datagonist service)
• Legitimate interests, such as improving and securing the platform

5. Data Sharing and Visibility

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers that help operate Datagonist (such as hosting, authentication, and analytics services). These providers only process data on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Please note:

• Your public profile and published stories are visible to other users and visitors.
• Private or draft content is not publicly visible.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the service.

• Account data is retained while your account is active.
• When you delete your account, your personal data and associated content are permanently removed within a reasonable period, unless we are legally required to retain certain information.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update your information
• Export your data (available in account settings)
• Delete your account and associated data
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities

You can manage most of these actions directly through your account settings.

9. Browser Storage

Datagonist uses browser storage (localStorage and sessionStorage) for essential functionality:

• localStorage: Authentication tokens and theme preferences
• sessionStorage: Temporary session data such as profile cache and view tracking

We do not use cookies, advertising trackers, or third-party analytics services.

10. International Data Transfers

Datagonist may process data in countries other than your own, including the United States. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is protected wherever it is processed.

11. Children's Privacy

Datagonist is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at hello@datagonist.com