1. Introduction

TrothBook (“we,” “our,” “the platform”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use TrothBook.

By creating an account or using TrothBook, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

TrothBook collects the following categories of information:

• Account Information — name, email, username, password

• Profile Details — photos, bio, interests, location (optional)

• Content You Create — posts, comments, messages, media uploads

• Device & Technical Data — IP address, browser type, operating system

• Usage Data — interactions, likes, shares, time spent on features

• Cookies & Tracking Data — used for security, analytics, and personalization

3. How We Use Your Information

TrothBook uses your information to:

• Operate and maintain the platform

• Personalize your feed and recommendations

• Provide messaging and social features

• Improve platform performance and security

• Detect fraud, spam, and harmful behavior

• Communicate updates, notifications, and support messages

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Messaging & Communication

Private messages are stored securely and are not shared publicly. TrothBook may scan messages automatically to detect spam, malware, or harmful content.

5. Sharing Your Information

TrothBook may share information only in the following cases:

• With your consent

• With service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processors)

• For legal compliance (court orders, law enforcement requests)

• To prevent harm (fraud, threats, security risks)

We do not share your private messages with advertisers.

6. Public Content

Content you post publicly (profiles, posts, comments, groups) may be visible to:

• Other TrothBook users

• Non‑users (if the content is set to public)

• Search engines (if allowed by your privacy settings)

You control visibility through your privacy settings.

7. Cookies & Tracking

TrothBook uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in

• Remember preferences

• Analyze usage

• Improve security

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

8. Data Storage & Security

TrothBook uses industry‑standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption

• Secure servers

• Access controls

• Automated threat detection

No system is 100% secure, but we work continuously to protect user information.

9. Data Retention

TrothBook retains your data as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

• Public content is removed from view

• Some data may remain in backups for security and legal compliance

• Messages sent to other users may remain in their inboxes

10. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Delete your account

• Download your data

• Adjust privacy settings

• Opt out of certain data uses

TrothBook provides tools to manage these options in your account settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

TrothBook is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under this age.

12. Third‑Party Links

TrothBook may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third‑party sites.

13. Changes to This Policy

TrothBook may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform or email.

Continued use after updates means you accept the revised policy.

14. Contact Information

For privacy questions or requests, contact TrothBook Support through the Help Center.