Privacy policy
1. Introduction
2. Data We Collect and How We Use It
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email address | Used for account authentication, password recovery, email verification, and service-related communications. |
| Username | Unique identifier for your public profile. Collected upon registration and cannot be changed later. |
| Password | Stored in hashed form to secure your account. We never store passwords in plain text. |
| Profile description | Optional text you provide to describe yourself on your public profile. |
| Profile image | Optional avatar image you upload to personalize your public profile. |
| User-generated content | Posts, comments, and other content you create on the platform. |
| Social connections | Information about users you follow and who follow you, used for content recommendations. |
| Browser type and device information | Collected via cookies and analytics to improve service quality and resolve technical issues. |
| IP address | Collected during login sessions for security purposes, fraud detection, and to comply with legal obligations. |
| Interests | Collected through interactions, posts, and comments to personalize your experience and ads. |
| Location | Offers location-specific content, events, and ads. |
| Time spent | Optimizes content delivery and ad placements for maximum engagement. |
3. Third-Party Services
We integrate the following third-party services to enhance user experience and security. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Provides anonymous usage statistics to improve our services. Can be blocked via browser extensions or cookie preferences. | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Sentry.io | Monitors and tracks application errors to improve website performance and user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected. | https://sentry.io/privacy |
| Cloudflare | Enhances website performance, security, and content delivery. | https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
4. Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectify inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@nostwave.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
5. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily stored and processed in the European Union. However, some of our third-party service providers may process your data outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal mechanisms to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
6. Cookies
We use session cookies to maintain user logins. Third-party services like Google Analytics use persistent cookies to analyze traffic. You can manage cookies via browser settings or use our cookie preferences panel to opt out of non-essential cookies.
7. Ads and Advertising Partners
We may serve ads directly or through integration with third-party advertising partners to provide you with relevant and personalized content. These ads help support our services and enable us to offer them for free. Our advertising partners may use the information collected from your usage of our website and your interactions with ads to deliver interest-based advertising.
In some cases, we may integrate with third-party advertising networks, which may collect additional information about your online activity and preferences. These third-party services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect and store non-personally identifiable information about your browsing behavior, device information, and website activity.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party advertising partners to understand how your information is being used and processed.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your data as long as you use Nostwave or as required by law. Upon account deletion request, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, unless we are legally required to retain it.
9. External Links
Our website may contain third-party advertisements or links. Any personal data provided on these external sites is not covered by our Privacy Policy.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us at support@nostwave.com for immediate removal.
11. Data Protection Officer
For any questions about our privacy practices or to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at support@nostwave.com.
12. Changes to This Policy
As our services evolve, we may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about our data practices. By continuing to use our services after changes become effective, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.
Last updated: January 1, 2026