Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 27, 2025

1. Introduction

FARBORA ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account information: email address, username, profile picture, and bio
Content: posts, images, comments, and other content you create
Payment information: payment methods and transaction history (handled by third-party payment providers)

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Device information: device type, operating system, browser type
Usage data: how you interact with the platform, visit timestamps
Location data: general geographic location (based on IP address)
Cookies and similar technologies: see cookies section below

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Deliver and improve our services
Process transactions and payouts
Send notifications and communications
Personalize your experience
Analyze usage and improve the platform
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: required for the website to function correctly
Functional cookies: help remember your preferences
Analytics cookies: help us understand how users interact with the website
Marketing cookies: used to display relevant advertisements

4.3 Google AdSense and Cookies

Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant ads based on your interests, measure ad effectiveness, and prevent showing the same ad too many times.

Google and its partners use cookies to display ads based on your previous visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

You can also disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect website functionality.

5. Information Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except:

Service providers: companies that help us operate the platform (hosting, payments, analytics)
Google AdSense: to display relevant advertisements (see AdSense section below)
Legal obligations: when required by law
Protection: to protect our rights, security, or property

6. Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google AdSense uses "cookies" and "web beacons" to collect information about your use of our website.

6.1 Information Collected by Google AdSense

Google AdSense collects the following information:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and visit timestamps
Referring URL
Other information related to your use of the website

6.2 Use of Information

Google uses this information to display relevant advertisements, measure ad effectiveness, and improve advertising services.

6.3 Google's Privacy Policy

Google's use of cookies and information is governed by Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Advertising Policy.

6.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings, Digital Advertising Alliance, or Your Online Choices (for EU users).

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes data encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure data storage, regular security audits, and limited access to personal information.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Right to access: you have the right to know what personal information we process about you
Right to rectification: you have the right to correct inaccurate information
Right to erasure: you have the right to have your personal information deleted
Right to restriction: you have the right to restrict processing of your information
Right to data portability: you have the right to receive your information in a structured format
Right to object: you have the right to object to processing of your information
Right to withdraw consent: you can withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@farbora.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we delete your personal information, unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.

10. Children

Our services are not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete this information.

11. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the EU/EEA. When we transfer data to third countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by displaying a notification on the website or sending you an email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

13. Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, you can contact us at contact@farbora.com.

14. Complaints

If you believe we are not handling your personal information correctly, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.