The Drop

Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy describes how The Drop collects and uses information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Display name (chosen by you)
  • Messages and comments you post
  • Basic usage data (pages visited, features used)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and improve the platform
  • Display your name in chat and comments
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Communicate with you about your account

3. Firebase & Third Parties

We use Firebase (Google) for authentication and data storage. Your data is subject to Google's privacy policy as well. We use Jitsi Meet for live video — Jitsi's privacy policy applies to video sessions. Archived sessions are stored on YouTube.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers (Firebase, YouTube) as necessary to operate the platform.

5. Live Sessions

Live sessions are public. Chat messages and reactions are visible to all viewers. Sessions may be recorded and published to YouTube as archives.

6. Your Rights

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us through the platform. Some data (e.g., archived sessions) may be retained per our legal obligations.

7. Cookies

We use Firebase's session management, which may use cookies or local storage to keep you logged in.

8. Changes

We may update this policy at any time. We'll notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us through the platform.