lockingeyes Privacy Policy – LockingEyes
LockingEyes (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or use our website (the “Service”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use LockingEyes:
- Information you submit directly: Stories, posts, comments, nicknames, and any text you choose to share publicly on the site.
- Contact information (optional): If you contact us by email or through a form, we may collect your email address and any information you include in your message.
- Usage data: Such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies and similar technologies: To help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve user experience.
Please remember that stories and posts you publish on LockingEyes are publicly visible. Do not share sensitive or private information that you do not wish to appear online.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
- To display your submitted stories and content on the website.
- To analyze site usage and understand how visitors interact with our content.
- To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
- To protect the security and integrity of the Service.
3. User-Submitted Stories & Public Content
LockingEyes is a public storytelling platform. Any content you choose to publish (including stories, titles, nicknames, and comments) may be viewed by anyone visiting the site and may also be indexed by search engines.
We strongly recommend that you:
- Do not include real names, phone numbers, email addresses, or full physical addresses.
- Avoid sharing sensitive personal details about yourself or others.
- Respect the privacy of other individuals mentioned in your stories.
4. Cookies & Analytics
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember basic preferences (such as language or display settings).
- Understand how visitors use the site and which pages are most popular.
We may also use third-party analytics tools (such as traffic or performance analytics) to help us understand general usage patterns. These tools may collect aggregated and anonymized data. We do not use analytics to personally identify individual users.
5. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites. If you follow a third-party link, your use of that site is governed by its own policies and terms.
6. Data Retention
Stories and posts submitted to LockingEyes may remain visible on the website for an indefinite period unless removed under moderation or by request (where applicable and at our discretion).
We may retain certain technical or log data for security, analytics, and legal compliance purposes for as long as reasonably necessary.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Service is intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe that a minor has submitted information to our site, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. Your Choices
Because LockingEyes is a public storytelling platform, please carefully consider what you choose to share. You may contact us if you have concerns about specific content associated with your nickname or posts. We reserve the right to handle such requests on a case-by-case basis.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
By using LockingEyes, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.