Privacy Policy

Upheld Since March 3, 2025

We respect your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

What We Collect

Email addresses Collected when you sign up for our newsletter or create a Discourse forum account.
Technical data Discourse and our systems may store your IP address, browser metadata, and related information for performance and security. This data is collected automatically and only reviewed if something goes wrong. It’s not tied to your identity.
Data to protect our services We log activity to help prevent spam and abuse, and to keep our services running smoothly.
Public posts on Matrix and Mastodon If you interact with us on Matrix or Mastodon, your messages and usernames may be stored or visible to others depending on the platform’s public settings.

What Data Is Linked to You

Any data tied to you is:

Information you’ve given us (like your email or chosen username), or
Essential data (like session cookies) that are required for the site to work.

If you’re privacy-conscious, feel free to use pseudonyms or tools that shield your personal identity. We support your right to remain private.

How We Use Your Data

To send newsletters you’ve opted into.
To manage Discourse accounts and moderate community discussions.
To protect against spam and abuse.

We don’t sell or trade your data. Full stop. We host all our services—so your data stays with us.

Unlike many websites that rely on cloud-based SaaS platforms, we use self-hosted infrastructure. That means your data doesn’t pass through third-party providers.

Cookies

Our Discourse forum uses essential cookies to keep you logged in. These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled.

Your Choices