Last updated May 15, 2026

Privacy Policy — the plain-English version.

Here's the deal: you trust us with your data, so we owe you the truth about what we collect, why, and the controls you have. No legalese maze.

See what we collect Know your rights

The TL;DR

We only collect what we need — your account info, what you share, and the basics of how you use the site. We don't sell your data. You can see it, change it, export it, or wipe it whenever you want.

We never sell your data.
Not to advertisers. Not to brokers. Not to anyone.
You stay in control.
Download, edit, or delete anything from your settings.
We keep it safe.
Encrypted in transit. Hashed passwords. Tight access.

Who we are

Revesery is a tech community where people share what they're building, learning, and breaking. This policy explains how Revesery (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects and handles personal information when you visit revesery.com or use any of our services.

Questions? Hit us up at privacy@revesery.com.

What we collect

Here's every type of data we touch, and why we need it. No hidden categories.

CategoryWhat it looks likeWhy we need it
Account infoName, username, email, password (hashed), profile picture.To create and run your account.
Google Sign-InIf you sign in with Google: your Google email, name, and profile photo.To verify your identity and set up your profile faster.
Content you postShares, comments, reactions, follows, bookmarks.To show your contributions on the site. This stuff is public.
Usage dataPages viewed, clicks, search queries, device type, browser, approximate location (city-level from IP), timestamps.To keep the site working, fix bugs, and make things faster.
Cookies & sessionsSession ID, login state, preferences.To keep you logged in and remember your settings.
NewsletterEmail address, subscription status, open/click events (if you opt in).To send you the digest you signed up for — and stop sending if you unsubscribe.
Support messagesWhatever you send us via email or the contact form.To actually help you.

We don't collect Social Security numbers, government IDs, payment card data, or biometric info. We don't use facial recognition. We don't buy data about you from third parties.

How we use it

  • Run the service. Show your profile, deliver your feed, save your drafts, count your XP.
  • Keep things safe. Spot spam, block abuse, investigate fraud, enforce our Terms.
  • Make it better. Understand which features people use and which ones flop.
  • Talk to you. Send important account emails and the newsletter if you opted in.
  • Comply with the law. Respond to lawful requests when we have to.

We do not use your content to train AI models, and we do not sell your data to advertisers.

Who we share with

Short list, on purpose.

Service providers
Hosting, email delivery (SMTP), Google OAuth for sign-in. They process data on our instructions only.
The public — on purpose
Anything you publish (shares, comments, your username and profile photo) is visible to everyone and may be indexed by search engines.
Law enforcement (when required)
If we get a valid legal request, we comply. We push back on overbroad demands.
Business changes
If Revesery is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the new owner — under terms at least as protective as this policy.

Cookies & tracking

We use a small set of cookies. No third-party advertising trackers.

  • Essential cookies — for login sessions and security. Can't turn these off without breaking the site.
  • Preference cookies — remember your settings (language, layout).
  • Analytics cookies — aggregate usage stats. You can opt out via your browser's Do Not Track or by clearing cookies.

Want to nuke everything? Clear cookies for revesery.com in your browser. You'll be signed out and your preferences reset.

Your rights

Whoever you are, wherever you are, you get these controls:

Access
See what we have on you.
Correct
Fix anything wrong from your settings.
Download
Get a copy of your data in a portable format.
Delete
Wipe your account — we'll keep only what the law requires.
Object / restrict
Tell us to stop certain uses of your data.
Opt out
Unsubscribe from emails with one click.

To exercise any of these, head to your account settings or email privacy@revesery.com. We respond within 30 days. Free of charge.

California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you live in California, you have extra rights under the CCPA and CPRA:

  • Right to know what personal info we've collected, used, and disclosed in the past 12 months.
  • Right to delete personal info we've collected from you.
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal info.
  • Right to opt out of “sale”we don't do either, so there's nothing to opt out of.
  • Right to non-discrimination — using your rights won't get you worse service.

To submit a request, email privacy@revesery.com with “California Privacy Request” in the subject.

EU / UK residents (GDPR)

If you're in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, GDPR applies. Our legal bases:

  • Contract — we need your data to give you the account you signed up for.
  • Legitimate interest — running the service, keeping it secure, and improving it.
  • Consent — for newsletter subscriptions. You can withdraw anytime.
  • Legal obligation — when we have to comply with the law.

International transfers: Our servers are in the United States. When data moves out of the EEA/UK, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses.

How we protect your data

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for everything in transit.
  • Passwords stored as one-way bcrypt hashes — we can't see your password, ever.
  • Access controls so only the people who need data can touch it.
  • Regular security reviews.

No system is bulletproof. If something goes wrong, we'll tell you and the relevant authorities within the timeframes required by law.

How long we keep it

TypeRetention
Account infoUntil you delete your account.
Published contentUntil you delete it (or your account).
Server logs30 days max, then auto-purged.
Newsletter listUntil you unsubscribe.
Support emails2 years after the last reply.
BackupsUp to 90 days, then overwritten.
Legal/compliance recordsAs long as the law requires.

Kids under 13

Revesery isn't built for kids under 13, and we don't knowingly collect their data (COPPA). If you think a child gave us info, email privacy@revesery.com and we'll delete it.

Changes to this policy

We'll update this page if our practices change. For anything significant, we'll give you a heads-up by email or in-app notice before it takes effect. The “Last updated” date up top always reflects the current version.

Effective May 15, 2026.