Privacy Policy for Fellahood.com

Last updated: 19.01.2026

Fellahood.com (“Fellahood”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a community-driven, non-corporate social network built on positivity, kindness, and safe online interactions. We respect your privacy and are fully committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have as a user.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Fellahood.com – Community-Managed Platform
Email: adam@fellahood.com

As a community-run project, administrative responsibilities are carried out by appointed Fellahood community managers.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect the minimum data necessary for running a safe social network.

2.1 Data you provide voluntarily

• Account registration details (username, email address, password – encrypted)

• Profile information (optional fields such as profile photo, bio, links)

• Posts, comments, messages, and other content you choose to publish

• Reports or feedback you submit to the moderation team

2.2 Data collected automatically

• IP address, device type, browser type (for security and abuse prevention)

• Basic analytics (site performance, load metrics – non-personal)

• Cookies required for login and session management

We do NOT collect:

• Advertising identifiers

• Behavioral tracking for marketing

• Sensitive personal data (unless voluntarily shared in your content)

• Data for algorithmic content manipulation

• Metadata for profiling or commercial use

3. Why We Process Your Data (Legal Basis)

Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

3.1 Contractual necessity

To provide you with a functioning social network:

• Creating and maintaining your account

• Enabling posting, commenting, messaging

• Ensuring platform stability and performance

3.2 Legitimate interest

To maintain a safe environment:

• Preventing abuse, spam, harassment, and toxic behavior

• Ensuring security and preventing fraud or attacks

3.3 Consent

When you voluntarily:

• Upload content

• Set optional profile information

• Accept cookies necessary for login

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data strictly for:

• Operating and improving the platform

• Moderation and enforcement of community guidelines

• Securing accounts and preventing misuse

• Communication related to your account or platform updates

We do not use your data for:

• Advertising

• Selling to third parties

• Profiling

• Automated decision-making

• Personalized content algorithms

5. Who Can See Your Data

Depending on your activity:

Publicly visible:

• Posts, comments, public profile (unless set otherwise)

Visible to other authenticated users:

• Your username and basic profile info

• Messages (only to the users you message)

Visible only to admins/moderators:

• Email address (for account management)

• IP logs (for safety and abuse prevention)

• Reports and moderation actions

We never share your data with:

• Advertisers

• Corporations

• External analytics companies

• Political entities

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Account data → until you delete your account

• Posts/messages → until you delete them

• IP/security logs → maximum 12 months (for safety and abuse prevention)

• Report logs → maximum 24 months

You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your GDPR Rights

As an EU resident (or worldwide user covered by GDPR standards), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Limit processing

• Object to processing

• Receive a copy of your data (“data portability”)

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any rights, contact us at:
adam@fellahood.com

We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We protect your data using:

• Encrypted passwords (never stored as plain text)

• Secure server architecture

• Access restrictions for admins

• Regular security checks

• No third-party trackers or analytics

No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we follow best practices to protect your information.

9. Cookies

We use only essential cookies, such as:

• Session cookie (keeps you logged in)

• Security cookie (prevents fraud and CSRF attacks)

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party cookies.

10. Third-Party Services

Fellahood uses no external services that would process your personal data, except:

• Web hosting provider (server storage)

• Email service provider (for account or support emails)

These providers comply with GDPR and are contractually bound to protect your data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Fellahood is not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data of minors. If we learn a minor has created an account, we will delete it.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when needed.
The latest version will always be available on this page.