Introduction

Haikume ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our haiku sharing platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• • Email address (for account creation and authentication)
• • Username (public display name)
• • Display name (optional)
• • Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)

Content You Create

• • Haiku poems you post
• • Comments on other users' haiku
• • Collections you create
• • Likes and bookmarks (subject to your privacy settings)

Usage Information

• • IP address and device information
• • Browser type and version
• • Pages visited and time spent on the platform
• • Interaction patterns (for security and performance)

How We Use Your Information

• • Provide Services: Enable you to create, share, and discover haiku
• • Account Management: Authenticate users and manage accounts
• • Security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• • Communication: Send important service updates (no marketing emails)
• • Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• • Public Content: Your haiku and public collections are visible to all users
• • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help operate our platform (database hosting, etc.)

Your Privacy Controls

• • Bookmark Privacy: Choose whether your bookmarks are public or private (default: private)
• • Collection Privacy: Set collections as public or private when creating them
• • Account Deletion: Request account deletion by contacting us
• • Data Access: Request a copy of your data by contacting us

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including: encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, rate limiting to prevent abuse, and regular security audits. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

Data Retention

We retain your account information and content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though some information may be retained for legal or security purposes.

Children's Privacy

Haikume is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Haikume after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at our contact page.