Privacy Policy

LivingNetism.com
Effective Date: [6/29/2025]

1. Introduction

At LivingNetism, we honor your privacy as part of our greater commitment to conscious connection. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or interact with our platform.

By using LivingNetism.com, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy. We encourage you to read it carefully.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide you with a meaningful and secure experience on LivingNetism.

a. Information You Provide Directly

Account Information – Username, email address, password, and profile details
Support Requests – Messages and attachments submitted through support or report forms
Posts & Messages – Content you share in groups, forums, messages, or private logs
Marketplace Details – Any product or service information submitted for review (if applicable)

b. Automatically Collected Information

Device Data – IP address, browser type, operating system
Usage Data – Pages visited, links clicked, session time
Cookies – For remembering login sessions and analytics

We do not collect biometric, health, or financial information unless voluntarily submitted by you in the context of your content or offerings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only in ways that support a safe, vibrant, and aligned user experience.

To create and manage your account
To personalize your experience
To monitor and moderate community content for safety
To respond to your messages and reports
To process submissions to support, events, or the marketplace
To improve site functionality and stability
To comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests

We do not sell your information. We do not engage in behavioral ad tracking. We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing.

4. Cookies and Tracking

LivingNetism uses minimal cookies for the following:

Session persistence (keeping you logged in)
Language or accessibility preferences
Basic usage analytics (anonymized)

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. By using the site, you consent to essential cookie usage.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use secure third-party tools for technical support and functionality, including:

Web hosting (e.g., SiteGround, DigitalOcean, etc.)
Email delivery (e.g., Mailgun, Postmark)
CAPTCHA tools (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA)
Payment processors (if marketplace is enabled)

These services are chosen for privacy-conscious practices and are bound by their own privacy policies and security standards.

6. Data Sharing

Your data may be disclosed in the following cases:

To investigate or prevent abuse, fraud, or threats to platform integrity
When required by law or valid legal process
If you submit illegal or harmful content involving the safety of others (e.g., abuse reports)

We will never share your personal information casually or for profit.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We take security seriously and apply multiple layers of protection:

HTTPS encryption across the entire site
Regular updates and security patches
Firewall and brute-force protection
Limited admin access
Encrypted storage of passwords (hashed and salted)

You are responsible for keeping your password secure. If you suspect account compromise, please contact us immediately at support@livingnetism.com.

8. User Rights and Control

Under GDPR and similar laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and personal data
Withdraw consent at any time
Export your data in a readable format
Object to certain forms of processing (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, email support@livingnetism.com with your request.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as it serves your participation in the platform or is legally required. Deleted accounts and their content are removed or anonymized in accordance with our data retention schedule.

You may request full deletion at any time.

10. Children’s Privacy

LivingNetism is intended for users age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect or store information from children. Any accounts found to belong to users under 18 will be terminated, and any related data removed.

To report underage use, please contact violations@livingnetism.com immediately.

11. Community Responsibility

As a conscious platform, we encourage mutual respect. You are responsible for the content you share. Please avoid sharing private details, unverified health advice, or personal data of others.

Your actions within the platform are a reflection of your field. We honor autonomy, but we also protect the collective.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Major changes will be announced on the site or via email. Continued use of the platform constitutes your acceptance of the current version.

The current version is always available at: www.livingnetism.com/privacy-policy