Privacy Policy

OpenCommunity ("OpenCommunity", "we", "us", or "our") operates https://opencommunity.directory — a directory where people discover and list online communities. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the site you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Account information

When you sign in via Google or GitHub OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from that provider. We do not receive or store your passwords — authentication is handled entirely by the OAuth provider.

Community listings

When you submit a community, we store the information you provide: community name, description, join URL, platform type, logo, and category. This content is displayed publicly on the directory.

Usage data

We collect basic usage data including page views, search queries, and community click-through counts to understand how the site is used and improve it. This data is aggregated and not linked to individual users.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate you and maintain your session
• To display your submitted community listings publicly
• To send transactional emails — submission confirmations, approval or rejection notifications
• To moderate listings and enforce our community guidelines
• To improve the site based on aggregate usage patterns
• To respond to support requests you send us

We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your information for advertising.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the site:

Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data on our behalf.

4. Cookies & Sessions

We use a single session cookie to keep you signed in. This cookie is strictly necessary for authentication and is not used for tracking or advertising. It expires when you sign out or after a period of inactivity. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or analytics cookies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information and submitted listings for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days. Community listings you submitted will be anonymised rather than deleted to preserve the integrity of the directory.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@opencommunity.directory. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

OpenCommunity is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.