Last updated: March 25, 2025

At FolkRealms, accessible at https://folkrealms.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect and how we use it.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

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Information We Collect

When you use FolkRealms, we may collect the following information:

• Email address – when you register or log in

• IP address – collected automatically for security and log purposes

• User-generated content – including posts, images, and messages you choose to share

• Log files – standard server logs include browser type, referring pages, timestamps, and number of clicks

We do not collect device IDs, location data, or analytics usage beyond basic log files.

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How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain the community platform

• Allow you to create and manage your profile and content

• Communicate with you about your account and site updates

• Moderate content to maintain community safety

• Prevent abuse and detect fraud

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Cookies

FolkRealms uses basic cookies to:

• Remember login sessions

• Store user preferences

• Improve performance and user experience

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

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Data Sharing

We do not sell your data.

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except when required by law or necessary to provide core services (e.g. secure hosting).

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data

• Request that we limit or stop processing your data

• Export your data in a portable format

You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. We respond to all requests within 30 days.

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Account & Data Deletion

You may request to delete your account and all associated data by contacting us at [email protected].

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Children's Privacy

FolkRealms is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

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Compliance with Laws

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

If you're a resident of the EU or California, you have specific rights regarding your personal data, which are fully supported by FolkRealms.

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at:

📧 [email protected]