Privacy Policy

1. Data we collect

1.1 Account data

When you register on AdSharely, we collect the following basic information:

• Full name and username
• Email address
• Password (encrypted with bcrypt — we never see it)
• Selected role (content creator)
• Bio and profile photo (optional)
• Social media links (optional)

1.2 Usage data

We automatically collect data about how you use the platform, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Articles read and view counts
• Account activity (sign-in, article requests, withdrawal requests)

1.3 Financial data

To process payments and earnings, we collect:

• Bank account or e-wallet details (encrypted)
• Transaction history and payout amounts
• Identity verification data required by law (KYC)

2. How we use data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• Platform operation: Sign-in, account management, role-appropriate content
• Financial transactions: Calculating earnings, payouts, and withdrawals
• Security: Detecting unauthorized use, preventing fraud, logging access attempts
• Service improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve features and experience
• Communication: Platform notifications and important updates (no spam)
• Legal compliance: Responding to legal and regulatory requirements

3. Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential: Session, CSRF token, locale preferences — cannot be disabled
• Functional: Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analytics: Measuring performance and visitor counts (no personal tracking)

You can manage cookie settings in your browser. See our Cookie Policy for details.

4. Sharing data with third parties

We never sell your personal data to third parties. We may share limited data only in these cases:

• Trusted service providers: Hosting, payment processing, email — under contracts that protect your privacy
• Legal requirements: When required by a lawful order from a competent authority
• Fraud protection: When fraud or terms violations are suspected
• Business transfers: In a merger or acquisition, with the same level of protection

5. Data retention

We retain your data while your account is active. When you delete your account:

• Personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Financial transaction records are kept for 7 years for legal compliance
• Security logs are kept for 12 months for investigation purposes
• Published articles remain unless you explicitly request deletion

6. Your rights

As an AdSharely user, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we store
• Correction: Fix inaccurate data anytime in account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw optional processing consent at any time

7. Security

We apply strict security measures including:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all connections
• Bcrypt password hashing
• CSRF tokens on all forms
• Time-limited SHA-256 invitation tokens
• IP and browser logging for sign-in attempts
• Periodic security reviews of our code

8. Children

Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

9. Privacy contact

For questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at our dedicated privacy address:

Email: [email protected]
Response time: We answer personal-data requests within one month of receipt, the period set by law

You may lodge a complaint with the relevant regulatory authority in your country if you believe our processing violates your rights.