Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

At DickAlert.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)

2.2 Posted Content

When you submit alerts or defenses, we collect:

  • Alert details (person name, location, description, etc.)
  • Uploaded images or media
  • Defense submissions
  • Comments and interactions

2.3 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information. Stripe collects and processes payment data according to their privacy policy.

2.4 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device information
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the Platform
  • Process your alerts and defense submissions
  • Process payments and prevent fraud
  • Send you notifications and updates
  • Moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
  • Communicate with you about your account

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Content

Alerts and defenses you post are public and visible to all users. Your name (as provided during registration) will be associated with your posts.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers, AI moderation services).

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process. We will inform you of such requests unless prohibited by law.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These help us:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site usage and traffic
  • Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect Platform functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Posted alerts and defenses remain on the Platform unless removed for policy violations or upon valid legal request.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Platform.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, sell, or disclose, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

12. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your data. Our legal basis for processing your data is primarily based on consent and contractual necessity.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals, and we do not respond to Do Not Track requests.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through the Platform's contact form.

📋 Quick Summary

  • • We collect account info, posted content, and usage data
  • • Your alerts and defenses are public and associated with your name
  • • We don't sell your information
  • • Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe
  • • You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data
  • • Platform is 18+ only
  • • We may share data if legally required

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