Faceform Forum — Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 25, 2026.
This Privacy Policy describes how Faceform (“the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use the Faceform Forum (“the Forum”). By using the Forum, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Definitions
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You — the individual accessing the Forum.
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Account — a unique account created for you to access the Forum.
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Personal Data — any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
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Usage Data — data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Forum or from its infrastructure (for example, the duration of a page visit).
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Cookies — small files placed on your device by the Forum, containing details of your browsing activity and preferences.
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Device — any device that can access the Forum, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
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Third-Party Social Media Service — any website or social network through which you can log in or create an account to use the Forum.
What Data We Collect
Personal Data
When you register or use the Forum, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
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Email address
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Username and display name
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Profile information you choose to provide (such as avatar, bio, or links)
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:
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Your device’s IP address, browser type, and version
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The pages of the Forum you visit, the time and date of your visit, and time spent on those pages
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Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data
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Referring URLs and search terms that led you to the Forum
When you access the Forum through a mobile device, we may also collect device type, mobile OS, and mobile browser information.
Information from Third-Party Social Media Services
If you register through a third-party service (such as Google or GitHub), we may receive your name and email address associated with that account. You control what additional information you choose to share during registration.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Forum and store certain information.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the Forum may not function properly without them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Session) — Required for the Forum to function. They handle authentication and prevent fraudulent use of accounts. Without these cookies, the Forum cannot operate.
Preference Cookies (Persistent) — Remember your choices such as login details, language, and display settings, so you don’t have to re-enter them on each visit.
Analytics Cookies (Persistent) — Help us understand how users interact with the Forum so we can improve it. See the Analytics section below for details.
We do not use advertising or targeting cookies on the Forum.
How We Use Your Data
We may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:
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To operate the Forum — providing, maintaining, and monitoring the Forum’s functionality.
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To manage your Account — handling your registration and giving you access to Forum features.
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To communicate with you — sending service-related notifications, security updates, and responses to your inquiries via email.
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To enforce our terms — investigating violations of the Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
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To improve the Forum — analyzing usage patterns to fix issues and develop new features.
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To meet legal obligations — complying with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not use your data for advertising purposes. We do not sell your Personal Data to third parties.
How We Share Your Data
We may share your information in the following situations:
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With service providers who help us operate and maintain the Forum (such as hosting and analytics providers). These providers only access your data to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to use it for other purposes.
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With other users — when you post on the Forum, your username, avatar, and post content are visible to other users and may be publicly accessible.
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For legal reasons — if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our users, or the public.
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In a business transfer — if the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Analytics and Email
The Forum software collects basic usage statistics (such as page views and user activity) internally for administrative purposes. This data is stored on our servers and is not shared with third parties. We do not use third-party analytics services.
We use a third-party email delivery service to send you transactional messages such as account confirmations, password resets, notification digests and etc. This provider processes your email address solely for the purpose of delivering messages on our behalf and is contractually prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. We may retain certain data longer to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, unless it is needed to improve security or Forum functionality, or we are legally required to keep it longer.
When you delete your account, we will remove your Personal Data from active systems. Some data may persist in backups for a limited period before being purged.
Data Transfers
Your data is processed at the Company’s offices in Yerevan, Armenia, and on servers operated by our hosting providers, which may be located outside your country of residence. Data protection laws in those jurisdictions may differ from your own.
By using the Forum, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this policy.
Data Security
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the Personal Data we hold about you.
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Update or correct inaccuracies in your data.
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Delete your account and associated data by emailing us at contact@faceform.com.
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Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis.
You can update your account information and communication preferences at any time by logging into your account.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address listed below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Children’s Privacy
The Forum is not intended for anyone under the age of sixteen (16). We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 16 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
Links to Other Websites
The Forum may contain links to websites not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Forum and, where appropriate, by email.
You are encouraged to review this policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@faceform.com.