Last updated: [2025-12-26]
Canarias Social (“we”, “us”) operates the community forum at https://go.canarias.social (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and what choices you have.
1) What we collect
Account data
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Username / display name
- Email address
- Password (stored as a secure hash, not readable by us)
- Profile details you choose to add (bio, location, website, avatar, etc.)
Community activity
We store the content you create on the forum:
- Posts, replies, messages, likes, bookmarks, flags, and related activity
- Your preferences (notification settings, language, theme)
Technical data
To run and secure the Site, we may log:
- IP address and basic device/browser info
- Timestamps of logins and actions
- Error logs and security logs
Cookies
We use cookies/local storage to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember preferences (language, theme)
- Support security features
2) If you use Facebook Login
If you choose to sign in using Facebook, we receive limited information from Meta to authenticate you (typically a unique user ID and basic profile info such as name and email, depending on your Facebook settings and what Meta provides). We use this only to create or link your forum account and to let you log in.
We do not post to Facebook on your behalf.
3) Why we use your data (purpose)
We use your data to:
- Provide and operate the forum
- Authenticate users and prevent abuse/spam
- Moderate content and enforce rules
- Communicate important account or service messages
- Improve performance, reliability, and security
4) Legal basis (GDPR style, but human readable)
We process personal data based on:
- Your consent (e.g., optional profile fields, some cookies)
- Contract/Service necessity (e.g., creating an account, providing forum features)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., preventing fraud/abuse, keeping the platform secure and stable)
- Legal obligations (only if required by law)
5) Who we share data with
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited data with service providers who help us run the Site, such as:
- Hosting / infrastructure providers
- Email delivery providers (for password resets, notifications)
- Security and anti-spam services
These providers only get access to what they need to provide the service and are expected to protect it.
If you use Facebook Login, Meta processes your data under their own policies when you authenticate with them.
6) How long we keep data
We keep your data as long as needed to operate the Site and provide the community service.
- Account data is generally kept until you delete your account or request deletion.
- Some logs (security/abuse prevention) may be retained for a limited time.
- Backups may retain data for a limited period even after deletion.
7) Your rights and choices
Depending on your location (including EU/EEA), you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to certain processing
- Request data portability (where applicable)
You can also:
- Edit your profile at any time
- Adjust notification and privacy preferences in your account settings
8) Data deletion
To delete your account and personal data, use the account deletion option in your forum settings (if available). If you cannot access your account, contact us at the email below and we’ll handle the request after verifying ownership.
9) Children
This Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us to request removal.
10) Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No system is perfect, and the internet is… the internet. Still, we take security seriously.
11) International transfers
Your data may be processed in countries where our service providers operate. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers.
12) Contact
If you have privacy questions or want to exercise your rights, contact:
Email: hello@canarias.social
Site: https://go.canarias.social
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest version.