Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to LaughParty.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored in hashed form).
• Content: Jokes, stories, images, videos, and other content you submit.
• Comments: Comments and interactions you make on the platform.
• Contact Information: Information you provide when contacting us through our contact form.

Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit.
• Cookies: Session cookies to maintain your login state and preferences.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our website, including views and votes.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To create and manage your account
• To display content you submit to the community
• To send you email notifications (if opted in)
• To send newsletters (if subscribed)
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Content you submit is publicly visible to all visitors.
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted passwords, CSRF protection, and secure session management. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing emails and newsletters
• Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for session management and authentication. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. We do not use third-party tracking cookies unless you have given consent.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us or email us at info@laughparty.com.