Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 22nd, 2025
1. Who We Are
Xixenter ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the online message board/service located at xixenter.com (the "Service"). We act as the "data controller" (or equivalent term under applicable law) for personal information we collect and process through the Service.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information about you when you use the Service or otherwise interact with us. It applies to all users unless a more specific notice is provided.
3. Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways: (a) directly from you, (b) automatically when you use the Service, and (c) from third parties.
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account details: username, email address, password, profile information (bio, avatar).
- User-generated content (UGC): posts, comments, messages, attachments, and any other content you submit.
- Communications: support requests, feedback, surveys, or other communications.
- Payment details (if applicable): limited billing information processed via our payment processor (we do not store full card numbers).
- Consent records: preferences, consents, and opt-out choices.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, referring/exit pages, search queries, feature use.
- Device & technical data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device identifiers, language, timezone.
- Cookies & similar technologies: cookies, pixels, SDKs, local storage (see Section 9 / Cookie Notice).
3.3 Information From Third Parties
- Social logins / SSO: basic profile data if you sign in via Google, Apple, etc. (per their permissions).
- Analytics/advertising partners: aggregated or inferred interest data.
- Moderation / safety vendors: signals about abuse, spam, or security threats.
Special / sensitive data: We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data (e.g., health, biometric, precise geolocation) unless you voluntarily provide such data in your posts. Do not share sensitive information you do not wish to make public.
4. Why We Use Your Information (Purposes & Legal Bases)
We process personal information for the purposes listed below. Where required by law (e.g., GDPR/UK GDPR), we also state the applicable legal bases.
| Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis (EU/UK) | Legitimate Interest Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide & operate the Service | Create/manage accounts, enable posting & messaging, provide customer support | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) | — |
| Safety, security & moderation | Detect spam/abuse, enforce community guidelines, protect against fraud | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)); Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) | Keeping the platform safe for all users |
| Improve & personalize | Analyze usage, develop new features, tailor content | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)); Consent where required | Improving user experience & Service performance |
| Marketing & communications | Send updates, newsletters, promotions | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) or Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) | Growing our community and informing users |
| Compliance & legal claims | Recordkeeping, respond to lawful requests | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)); Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) | Protecting our legal rights |
| Payment processing (if any) | Process subscriptions or purchases | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) | — |
For jurisdictions like California and other U.S. states, we use your information for "business purposes" as defined by applicable law. We do not "sell" or "share" personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising unless explicitly stated and opted-in where required.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Service. Types include:
- Strictly necessary cookies (authentication, security, load balancing)
- Functional cookies (preferences, settings)
- Analytics cookies (traffic analysis, performance metrics)
- Advertising cookies (only if applicable)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner/preferences center (where available). For more details, see Section 9 below.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information to:
- Service providers / processors: hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, payment processing, security vendors.
- Other users / public: User-generated content is public by default (per your settings). Your username and posts may be visible to others and searchable.
- Legal & regulatory authorities: when required to comply with law, court orders, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- Corporate transactions: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all/part of our business, subject to confidentiality.
When we share data with processors, they are contractually obligated to use it only as instructed and to protect it. For EEA/UK transfers, we use approved transfer mechanisms (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) where necessary (see Section 8).
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Criteria include: the length of your account's activity, legal obligations (tax/audit), dispute resolution, and contract enforcement. We may anonymize data for statistical purposes and retain it indefinitely.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or other regions with data transfer restrictions, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as:
- EU/UK Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission/UK government
You may request a copy of the relevant transfer mechanism by contacting us.
9. Your Rights & Choices
Your privacy rights depend on your jurisdiction. Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete (erase) your information
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability (receive a copy in a structured, commonly used format)
- Withdraw consent at any time (when processing is based on consent)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Opt out of "sale" or "sharing" (California and certain U.S. state laws)
- Limit use of sensitive personal information (California)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EEA/UK)
Exercising Your Rights
Contact us here or use in-product tools (account settings, download/delete request forms). We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests. Authorized agents may submit requests on behalf of California residents if they provide proof of authorization.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals. We do not currently respond to such signals. We will update this section if that changes.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If we learn we have collected information from a child without consent, we will delete it promptly. Parents/guardians who believe their child has provided us information should contact us.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information (e.g., encryption in transit, access controls). However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Third-Party Links & Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Review their policies before providing personal information.
13. Automated Decision-Making / Profiling
We do not use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human involvement. If this changes, we will provide required notices and choices.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above and, where required by law, notify you (e.g., via email or in-service notice) and/or seek your consent. Changes take effect when posted unless otherwise stated.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us here.
By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.