Privacy Policy

GabHub – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1/21/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how GabHub (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you access or use our social networking platform. By using GabHub, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

GabHub is built on the principles of free expression and minimal moderation. We collect only the information necessary to operate the platform, maintain security, and comply with the law.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Account details (username, email address, password)
Profile information (bio, avatar, preferences)
Content you post (messages, images, comments, uploads)
Communications with us (support requests, reports)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use GabHub, we may automatically collect:

IP address and general location (city-level)
Device information (browser type, OS, device model)
Log data (timestamps, pages viewed, interactions)
Cookies and similar technologies

1.3 Optional Information

If you choose to enable certain features, we may collect:

Two-factor authentication data
Notification preferences
Third-party login information (if supported)

We do not collect unnecessary personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your account
Provide and improve platform functionality
Personalize your experience
Detect, prevent, and address security issues
Enforce our Terms of Use
Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data to train external AI models, sell your information, or track you across unrelated websites.

3. How We Share Information

GabHub does not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only in the following situations:

With service providers who help operate the platform (e.g., hosting, security)
With law enforcement when legally required
With your consent (e.g., linking third-party accounts)
During a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)

We do not share your data for advertising networks or behavioral tracking.

4. User-Generated Content

Anything you post on GabHub may be visible to other users depending on your settings.

You are responsible for the content you publish. We may remove content only when it violates:

Laws
Our Terms of Use (violence, child endangerment, porn/gore)

Otherwise, we do not censor or moderate lawful expression.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

GabHub uses cookies to:

Keep you logged in
Remember preferences
Improve performance

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or cross-site tracking.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption of passwords
Secure server infrastructure
Access controls and monitoring

However, no online platform is completely secure. You use GabHub at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

Operate the platform
Comply with legal requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce our Terms

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

Accessing your data
Correcting inaccurate information
Requesting deletion
Requesting a copy of your data
Withdrawing consent (where applicable)

We will respond to all valid requests within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Children’s Privacy

GabHub is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum legal age in your region).
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that a minor has created an account, we may delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

GabHub may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of GabHub after changes means you accept the updated version.