Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to VerseDB, your ultimate comic database platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our comic cataloging and community features.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Basic profile information (name, email, password)
  • Profile picture and optional biography
  • PRO subscription status and payment information
  • Moderation privileges and XP level

Collection Data

  • Your comic collection inventory
  • Reading lists and pull lists
  • Wishlists and want lists
  • Grading and condition notes
  • Collection value estimates

Contribution Data

  • Database edits and contributions
  • Reviews and ratings
  • Comments and forum posts
  • Edit history and moderation actions

Usage Data

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and location data
  • Feature usage patterns
  • API access patterns (for developers)

3. How We Use Your Information

Core Services

  • Maintain and improve the comic database
  • Process and display your collection data
  • Track contribution history and XP
  • Manage PRO subscriptions
  • Provide API access

Personalization

  • Customize your dashboard experience
  • Provide personalized recommendations
  • Generate collection insights
  • Deliver relevant notifications

Community Features

  • Display public profile information
  • Process moderation actions
  • Facilitate community interactions
  • Track contribution quality

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However:

  • Public contributions (edits, reviews) are visible to all users
  • Collection data is private by default but can be made public
  • Profile information visibility is controlled by your privacy settings
  • Aggregate data may be shared for research or statistical purposes
  • API access is governed by our API Terms of Service

5. Data Security

We protect your data through:

  • Encryption of sensitive information
  • Secure server protocols and infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Backup and recovery procedures

6. Your Rights and Controls

Access and Control

  • View and edit your personal information
  • Control collection privacy settings
  • Manage notification preferences
  • Configure API access tokens

Data Portability

  • Export your collection data
  • Download your contribution history
  • Transfer your data to other services

Account Closure

  • Delete your account and personal data
  • Remove public contributions (where possible)
  • Cancel PRO subscriptions

7. Children's Privacy

VerseDB is intended for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through:

  • Site notifications
  • Email notifications (for registered users)
  • Updates to the "Last Updated" date

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact our Privacy Team at: [email protected]