Privacy Policy for 12Faces.business
1. Introduction
We, at 12Faces.business, are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information. By using our website and services, including our user forums, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. What Information We Collect
When you register and use our forums, we collect information you provide directly to us. This includes:
- Registration Information: Your username, email address, and password.
- Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your user profile, such as a profile picture, name, or other personal details.
- User-Generated Content: Any information you post in the forums, including topics, replies, and private messages.
In addition to the information you provide, we also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
- Device and Log Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other standard server log information.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services: This includes allowing you to register, log in, post on the forums, and communicate with other users.
- To improve our website: We use data to understand how our users interact with the site so we can enhance the user experience, fix issues, and develop new features.
- To communicate with you: We may use your email address to send you notifications about your account, forum activity you are following, or important updates. You can manage these notification settings in your profile.
- To protect our community: We may use collected data to monitor for and prevent spam, abuse, or other activities that violate our terms of service.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information as required by law.
Please be aware that any information you post in our public forums is publicly accessible. This means that other users and visitors to the website can see what you post. Be careful about what personal information you share in these public areas.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with the following:
- Service Providers: We may use third-party companies (e.g., website hosting, analytics) to help us operate our site. These providers only have access to the information they need to perform their functions and are obligated to keep it confidential.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data. Please note that deleting your account will remove your personal data, but your public forum posts may remain on the site with an “anonymous” label, as they are part of the public record of the community.
- Object to Processing: You can object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at reception@backstop.business.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: reception@backstop.business
Effective Date: 1 Sept 2025