Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Krazframe! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using Krazframe, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address (optional), and password (encrypted).
• Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as a bio and profile picture (avatar).
• Content: Any posts, images, comments, or other content you upload or create on Krazframe.
• Communications: If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as your name, email address, and message content.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, posts viewed, and features used.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and maintain your session.
• Voting and Interaction Data: We track your votes (upvotes/downvotes) and interactions to calculate clout scores and rank content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable content uploads and interactions (posts, comments, votes)
• Calculate and display clout scores and user rankings
• Personalize your experience on the platform
• Communicate with you about updates, features, or support
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abusive behavior
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

By default, the following information is publicly visible on Krazframe:

• Your username and profile information (bio, avatar)
• Posts, images, and comments you create
• Your clout score and level
• Upload history and galleries

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Email service providers (for account-related communications)
• Analytics services (to understand usage patterns)

These providers are obligated to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

4.4 Business Transfers

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

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account at any time. After deletion:

• Your account information and profile will be removed
• Your posts and content may remain visible but will be disassociated from your username (shown as [deleted user])
• Some information may be retained in backups for a limited time
• We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What We Use

Krazframe uses the following technologies to deliver and improve our service:

Strictly Necessary (No consent required)

• Session Cookies: Maintain your logged-in state (cleared when you close your browser)
• Security Tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
• Session Storage: Temporarily store vote states during your browsing session to provide instant feedback when you vote. This is essential for the frictionless social experience that defines Krazframe — without it, you would not see your votes reflected immediately due to server caching. All data is cleared when you close your browser.

Note: The sessionStorage for vote tracking is functionally required to deliver the service you requested (viewing and voting on content). Without this temporary storage, the voting system would not work as intended, breaking a core feature of the platform.

Not Used

We do NOT use:

• Third-party advertising cookies
• Third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Social media tracking pixels
• Persistent cookies for tracking across sessions

6.2 Your Control

All cookies and storage used by Krazframe are strictly necessary for the site to function. You can:

• Clear session data: Close your browser to clear all session cookies and sessionStorage
• Disable cookies: Configure your browser settings, though this will prevent you from logging in
• Private browsing: Use incognito/private mode to prevent any data persistence

6.3 EU Compliance

Krazframe only uses strictly necessary cookies and storage as defined by EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR Article 6(1)(f). These technologies are essential for delivering the service you explicitly requested:

• Vote feedback: SessionStorage enables instant vote confirmation, a core feature of our frictionless social platform. Server-side caching (used for performance) would otherwise delay feedback by up to 60 seconds, breaking the fundamental user experience.
• User authentication: Session cookies enable you to remain logged in while browsing.
• Security: CSRF tokens protect your account from unauthorized actions.

These do not require explicit consent under EU law because the site cannot function without them. We prioritize your privacy by:

• Using session-only storage (cleared when you close your browser)
• Never tracking you across browsing sessions
• Not using any third-party tracking or advertising cookies
• Providing a no-popup, frictionless experience with no cookie consent banners

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information through your profile settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications (if any)
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where we rely on consent as the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Krazframe is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of passwords and sensitive data
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Krazframe may contain links to external websites or services (e.g., YouTube embeds, external image hosts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Krazframe, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

13. European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Krazframe after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@krazframe.com
• Website: krazframe.com