Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Overview
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our minimal data collection practices for our website.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
The limited information we collect is used solely for:
- Email address: Account authentication (login) and password reset functionality only. We will never email you without your explicit opt-in consent.
- Display name: Member identification within the community. At this time, your display name is only visible to the Reel Facts team, but we are exploring member community collaborations that would use the display name in the future.
- Country (optional): Understanding the general geographic distribution of our users
- Zip code (optional): Understanding the general geographic distribution of our users
- Birth year (optional): Providing demographic insights to improve our services
- No individual profiling or targeted content delivery
Important: We do not collect or store names or any other personally identifiable information beyond what is listed above.
Cookies and Authentication
We use essential cookies solely for authentication purposes. These cookies are required for our website to function properly and allow you to log in and access member features.
What cookies we use:
- Authentication cookies: Securely store your login session so you don't have to sign in on every page visit
- Session management: Remember that you're logged in while you browse the site
What we DON'T do with cookies:
- Track your browsing behavior or activity
- Share cookie data with third parties
- Use cookies for advertising or analytics
- Store personal information beyond authentication
Note: These authentication cookies are essential for the website to work. They are automatically deleted when you log out or after your session expires. You can also clear them by deleting your browser cookies, though you'll need to log in again.
What We Don't Do
- No Advertising: We do not display advertisements or work with advertising networks
- No Tracking: We do not track your browsing behavior, clicks, or activity on our site
- No Analytics: We do not use analytics services that track individual users
- No Third-Party Sharing: We do not share, sell, or rent any user information to third parties
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information, including secure storage of email addresses and password encryption. We use industry-standard security practices to protect your login credentials.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the information we have about you (email address, display name, country, zip code, and birth year if provided)
- Request deletion of your account and all associated information
- Update your profile information at any time
Children's Privacy
Our service does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The optional birth year field helps us ensure compliance with children's privacy regulations.
Changes to This Policy
We will notify users of any material changes to this privacy policy by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@reelfacts.org
Or use our Contact Us page
This policy reflects our commitment to minimal data collection and maximum privacy protection.