Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Scentapedia ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have when you use scentapedia.com and our services (the "Service").

Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account and profile
• Publish and display the content you choose to share
• Personalize recommendations and show relevant fragrances
• Send account-related emails such as verification and password resets
• Protect the Service against spam, abuse, fraud, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these circumstances:

• Public content: Your username and any reviews, ratings, comments, and votes you post are visible to others by design.
• Service providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the Service, as described below.
• Legal reasons: When required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users, the public, or Scentapedia.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this policy.

Third-Party Services

We rely on a small number of reputable providers to run the Service. Each processes only the data needed for its function:

• Cloudflare Turnstile: Bot and abuse protection on forms such as sign in, registration, and reviews.
• Cloudinary: Hosting and delivery of images you upload, such as avatars and review photos.
• Email and hosting providers: To deliver account emails and serve the website.

These providers have their own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review them.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences such as light or dark mode, and keep the Service secure. We may also use cookies to understand how the Service is used so we can improve it. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.

Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, security, or fraud-prevention purposes. Public contributions may remain in an anonymized form.

Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including hashed passwords and encrypted connections. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information
• Delete your account and associated personal data
• Request a copy of the data you have provided
• Object to or restrict certain processing, and opt out of non-essential communications

You can manage most of this from your account settings, or contact us at info@scentapedia.com to make a request.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

International Users

Scentapedia may be accessed from around the world. By using the Service, you understand that your information may be processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.

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, for material changes, provide a more prominent notice where appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

info@scentapedia.com