Privacy Policy | TGVerse

1. Introduction

TGVerse ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using TGVerse, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways to provide and improve our Service:

A. Information You Provide to Us:

Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your email address, a unique display name, and a hashed password.
Telegram Login: If you sign up or log in using Telegram, we receive information from Telegram, including your public profile name, username, and Telegram User ID. We do not receive your phone number or private data.
User Content: We collect the information you submit to our directory, such as details about bots, channels, and groups, along with any reviews or comments you post.

B. Information We Collect Automatically:

Log and Usage Data: Like most websites, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to operate and administer our Service, gather usage data, and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our Service.
Create and manage your account and user profile.
Personalize your experience and display relevant content.
Communicate with you, including for customer support or to send you important updates about the Service.
Monitor for and prevent fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful activity.
Analyze usage and trends to improve our Service and develop new features.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers that help us operate our Service, such as cloud hosting (Vercel) and backend services (Firebase). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
Publicly Visible Information: Your display name and any content you submit for public display (like bot submissions or reviews) will be visible to other users of the Service.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Data Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. You can:

Access, update, or correct your account information at any time through your user dashboard.
Request the deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us. Please note that some data may be retained for legal or security purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information. For more details, see our Terms and Conditions.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at tguniver@gmail.com.