FB Policy

Welcome to Shoestring Forum. At Shoestring Forum, we care deeply about your privacy. This Privacy Policy is meant to give you a clear understanding of how we handle and protect your information when you interact with our Facebook App and/or Fan Page. This policy applies solely to information collected through our activities on Facebook.

What Information Do We Collect?

At Shoestring Forum, we collect information in line with Facebook’s policies. Rest assured, we do not sell your data. However, in the event of an acquisition or merger, your data may be transferred. You have the right to request the removal of your data by contacting us via email.

The information we automatically collect includes:

  • Name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Current City
  • Profile picture
  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Interactions with our App or Facebook Page

Additional Information We May Collect

Depending on your settings and permissions, we may collect:

  • Networks
  • Friends List
  • Pages
  • Interests
  • Information about interactions with your friends
  • Profile details
  • Liked posts
  • Contact information
  • Status Updates
  • Calendar Events
  • Online status
  • Check-ins and tags

How We Use Your Information

Your information is primarily used to improve your experience on our platform. We might share your data with:

  • Application Partners and Service Providers: We collaborate with third parties to manage our App and/or Fan Page. These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Other Users: With your consent, we may share specific information as allowed by Facebook. We also aggregate anonymized data on user interactions.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or to prevent harm to us or any third party.
  • Business Changes: In case of an acquisition or sale, your data may be transferred. You can reach out to us if you have concerns about this transfer.

Controlling Your Data

You have the right to request the deletion of your data. Unless requested, we may retain your data even if we discontinue our App and/or Page. You can stop us from collecting information by uninstalling our App, removing yourself from our Page, or deleting your account.

Our Commitments

  • No Third-Party Data Sharing: Your Facebook usage information isn’t shared with third parties unless authorized.
  • Data Protection: We employ safeguards to protect your data, including servers in different jurisdictions. By using our services, you consent to this data transfer.
  • Age Limit: Our services are not for users under 13, and we will remove anyone suspected to be underage.
  • Updates: This policy may be updated, and we’ll notify you of changes and the last update date.

We care deeply about your privacy and strive to ensure your data is handled securely and transparently. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us. Thank you for choosing Shoestring Forum!


Relevant External Links:

  1. Facebook Developers Policy
  2. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  3. Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

Please note that the above links redirect to authoritative websites for further information on related policies and privacy practices.

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