Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Ayris Beauty Machine, we may collect the following information:

• Account information: Email address, username, and password (hashed) when you register.
• Profile information: Avatar, display name, and other details you choose to provide.
• Content: Posts, images, comments, petitions, and other content you submit.
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns.
• Payment data: We do not process payments ourselves and never see or store your card details. Donations are handled entirely by the platform you choose: Open Collective Europe Foundation, Ko-fi, or a direct cryptocurrency transfer.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the platform
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To display your content and profile to other users
• To process donations and record transaction history
• To calculate reputation scores and hierarchy levels
• To enforce community guidelines and platform rules
• To improve the platform based on usage patterns

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL) with Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensuring users can only access data they are authorized to see. All connections are encrypted via HTTPS. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database, authentication, and file storage
• Open Collective Europe Foundation: Fiscal host; receives and holds donations on the project’s behalf
• Ko-fi: Small recurring and one-off donations
• Vercel: Hosting and content delivery

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

5. Cookies & Authentication

We use essential cookies for authentication session management. These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data through your profile page
• Update or correct your information at any time
• Delete your account and all associated data (via Account Settings)
• Export your content by contacting us

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all personal data, posts, and uploaded files are permanently removed. Donation records may be retained for legal and financial compliance purposes with personally identifying information removed.

8. Children

Ayris Beauty Machine is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

The Platform is operated by Ayris Atelier (Estonian OÜ planned), fiscally hosted by the Open Collective Europe Foundation, Brussels. For questions about this policy or your data, or to request data export or deletion, contact info@ayrisbeautymachine.net.