Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ResonateOS ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our publishing platform and related services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically:

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (bio, avatar, social links)
• Content you create (posts, pages, comments)
• Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
• Communications with us (support requests, feedback)

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
• Usage data (features used, interactions)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Personalize and improve your experience

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, email delivery, hosting)
• Blog Owners: If you subscribe to a blog, the blog owner will receive your email address and name
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our services
• Improve our platform based on usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or as required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@resonateos.app

9. GDPR Compliance (EEA Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of contract (providing our services)
• Legitimate interests (improving services, fraud prevention)
• Consent (marketing communications, optional analytics)
• Legal obligations (tax records, regulatory requirements)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.

13. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Stripe: Payment processing
• Resend: Email delivery
• Vercel: Hosting and infrastructure
• OpenAI: AI-powered features (translations)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: