Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Aphorify ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.aphorify.com and use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Data Controller Information

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Email address and username when you register
• Profile Data: Optional profile picture and display name
• User Content: Your favorite quotes, votes, and preferences
• Communication Data: Messages you send through our contact forms

Information Automatically Collected:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• IP Address: For security and geographical statistics
• Cookies: Session cookies and preference cookies (see Cookie Policy below)

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To manage your account and provide customer support
• To personalize your experience (saved quotes, preferences)
• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns
• To send important service updates (with your consent)
• To ensure security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you register and agree to our terms
• Contract: To provide the services you requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by Supabase (located in the United States). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

For EU users, we ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Data Retention:

• Account data: Retained until account deletion requested
• Usage logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when browser closes

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU citizen, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at mymontofili [at] gmail [dot] com. We will respond within 30 days.

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may share your data with the following third parties:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
• Google Analytics (if enabled): Anonymous usage statistics

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. For major changes, we will notify registered users via email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.