Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 13, 2026

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following information:

Account information: Name, email address, profile picture, date of birth, phone number
Location information (optional): Country and city. Country is always visible; city visibility can be controlled in privacy settings (private, friends, public)
Content: Posts, images, comments, and likes
AI usage data: Number of AI text generations to enforce daily limits
Technical information: IP address, device type, browser type
Usage data: Pages you visit, features you use

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

Provide and improve the service
Help you find and connect with other users based on location
Communicate with you (email verification, important messages)
Enforce daily limits for AI text generation
Protect against abuse and fraud
Analyze usage patterns to improve the user experience (only with your consent)

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use:

Necessary cookies: For authentication and basic functionality (always active)
Analytics cookies: To understand how the service is used (only with your consent)

You can withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time in your account settings.

4. Data Sharing

We never share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with:

Service providers: For hosting (Netlify), database (Supabase), email (Brevo), AI analysis (Google Gemini)
Authorities: Only when legally required

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your data
Rectification: Correct errors in your data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Restriction: Request limitation of processing
Object: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@myglimt.no

6. Location Privacy

Location information (country and city) is optional and controlled by you:

Country: Always visible to other users
City: You can choose who sees your city — private (default), friends, or public
You can change or remove your location at any time in profile settings
Location is used only to help users connect, never for marketing

7. Data Security

We use industry standards to protect your data:

Password encryption (bcrypt)
HTTPS for all communication
Regular security updates
Limited access to personal data

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as you have an active account. If you delete your account, your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

The service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. Contact us if you discover a child has registered.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or a message in the service.

11. Contact

Email: privacy@myglimt.no