LarkPen

1. Introduction

LarkPen ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our blogging platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account information: name, email address, and password.
Profile information: biography, website, profile image, and social links.
Content you create: blog posts, comments, and other user-generated content.
Communications: messages you send to us or other users through the Service.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and access times.
Usage data: pages visited, features used, and interactions with content.
Cookies and similar technologies for session management and analytics.

2.3 Third-Party Authentication

If you sign in using Google or Facebook, we receive your name, email address, and profile information as authorized by the respective provider. We do not receive or store your social media passwords.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
Create and manage your account.
Process subscriptions and payments.
Send notifications, updates, and administrative messages.
Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests.
Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience.
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.

4. Sharing of Information

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

Public content: Blog posts and comments you publish are publicly visible along with your display name and profile image.
Service providers: We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, payment processing, email delivery).
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a valid legal process.
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure password hashing, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

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

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Delete your account and personal information.
Export your data in a portable format.
Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@larkpen.com.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We use HttpOnly and Secure flags on authentication cookies to prevent cross-site scripting attacks. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Service and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@larkpen.com.