Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Left Hand Alliance ("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 use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account or sign in via Google OAuth
• Send messages, create channels, or participate in servers
• Upload files or images
• Participate in voice or text channels

The personal information we collect may include your name, email address, and profile picture as provided by your Google account.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our platform
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Enable communication between users
• Send notifications you have opted in to receive
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy. We may share information with:

• Service providers — such as Firebase/Google, which powers our database, authentication, and file storage
• Law enforcement — when required by applicable law or to protect the rights of our users

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Some data may be retained for a limited period as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to maintain your authentication state. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences; however, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use our platform.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the Left Hand Alliance platform or reach out to the server administrators.