Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how dwindle ("we," "our," or "us") handles information relating to individuals who access or use our websites, applications, communication features, servers, and other related services.

This policy applies to all users of dwindle, including account holders, server members, administrators, and visitors interacting with our Services.

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Terms of Service.

We may collect different categories of information depending on how you interact with dwindle and which features you use.

• Username and display name.
• Email address or phone number, where provided.
• Date of birth or age-verification information.
• Authentication credentials and account security information.
• Profile pictures, biographies, and profile preferences.

• Messages and conversations.
• Images, videos, files, and attachments.
• Server names, descriptions, and channel information.
• Content submitted through reports or support requests.

• IP address and approximate network location.
• Device type, operating system, and browser information.
• Application version and technical identifiers.
• Connection information, error reports, and diagnostic data.
• Login timestamps and security-related activity.

• Features and services you interact with.
• Account preferences and settings.
• General platform interaction and performance information.
• Information relating to moderation and enforcement actions.

The specific information collected depends on the features you use and the technical configuration of dwindle.

We use collected information for legitimate operational, security, and service-related purposes, including:

• Creating and managing user accounts.
• Authenticating users and maintaining account security.
• Delivering messages and communication features.
• Operating servers, channels, and communities.
• Providing technical support and responding to requests.
• Detecting spam, fraud, abuse, and suspicious activity.
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
• Maintaining platform performance and reliability.
• Improving existing features and developing new functionality.
• Meeting legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not use personal information for purposes that are incompatible with this policy without an appropriate legal basis or notice where required.

dwindle processes messages, files, and other content to provide communication and community functionality.

Your messages and content are not necessarily private from their intended recipients. People in a conversation, server, or channel may be able to view, save, copy, or share content that you send.

Authorized personnel may access relevant information when reasonably necessary for security investigations, support, moderation, legal compliance, or platform operation.

We do not promise end-to-end encryption unless a particular feature explicitly states that it provides it.

You should avoid sending passwords, financial information, or other highly sensitive information through ordinary platform messages.

dwindle may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to support website functionality and improve user experience.

These technologies may be used to:

• Maintain login sessions and authentication.
• Remember preferences and interface settings.
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
• Understand website performance and technical issues.

You may be able to manage or disable certain cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly if essential storage technologies are disabled.

We do not treat personal information as publicly available simply because you use dwindle. We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

We may share necessary information with providers that help operate dwindle, such as hosting providers, infrastructure providers, authentication services, security services, and customer support platforms.

Information you choose to publish, including your username, profile information, messages, and uploaded content, may be visible to other users according to your settings and the features you use.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, valid legal processes, or lawful requests from authorized authorities.

We may share relevant information when necessary to investigate fraud, protect users, address security incidents, or prevent serious harm.

Information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of relevant business assets, subject to applicable legal requirements.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers. Any additional sharing will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, and disclosure.

Depending on the system, safeguards may include:

• Access controls and permission restrictions.
• Secure authentication mechanisms.
• Encryption in transit where supported.
• Monitoring for suspicious activity.
• Security updates and infrastructure maintenance.
• Internal procedures for handling sensitive information.

No online service can guarantee absolute security. You should protect your account credentials and report suspected unauthorized access promptly.

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Retention periods may depend on the type of information, account status, operational requirements, and applicable law.

Some information may be retained after account deletion where necessary for security, legal compliance, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, or legitimate recordkeeping.

Backups and temporary copies may remain for a limited period after information is removed from active systems.

You may request account deletion through available account settings or official support channels.

Following a verified deletion request, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize personal information associated with your account, subject to applicable law and legitimate retention requirements.

Deleting your account may not immediately remove copies of content that other users have previously received, saved, downloaded, or independently shared.

Information retained for legal or security purposes will be handled according to applicable requirements.

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

• Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of eligible personal information.
• Portability: Request a copy of certain information in a usable format.
• Restriction: Request restriction of certain processing activities.
• Objection: Object to certain processing where applicable.
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing relies on your consent.

To exercise an applicable right, contact dwindle through official support channels. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.

These rights are subject to legal exceptions and limitations depending on your jurisdiction.

dwindle is not intended for children below the minimum age required by our Terms of Service or applicable law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals who are below the applicable minimum age without a legally valid basis and any required consent.

If we become aware that an account has been created in violation of applicable age requirements, we may restrict the account and take appropriate steps to address the information associated with it.

Parents or legal guardians who believe a child has provided information to dwindle may contact our support team.

dwindle and its service providers may process or store information in countries other than the country where you live.

Where required, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that international transfers comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

These safeguards may include contractual protections or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

dwindle may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services.

These providers may independently collect and process information under their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy practices of third-party services before providing them with personal information.

dwindle is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third parties, to the extent permitted by law.

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our Services, technology, operational practices, or legal obligations.

When significant changes are made, we will take reasonable steps to notify users through the platform or other appropriate communication channels.

The latest version will display its updated date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns regarding personal information, please contact dwindle through its official support channels.

Please do not include passwords or unnecessary sensitive information in support requests.