Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.06.2025

Operator: ShareSphere

1. About ShareSphere's Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use ShareSphere.

2. Data ShareSphere Collects

ShareSphere collects the following information:

Account data: username, email address, password (encrypted).
IP address (for security).
Any content you post.
Cookies for functionality.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

ShareSphere uses your data to:

Provide forum services.
Ensure security and prevent abuse.
Communicate with users.
Analyze usage and improve the site.

4. Legal Basis

ShareSphere processes personal data based on:

Your consent (e.g., when registering).
Our legitimate interest in running a secure forum.
Communicate with users.
Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Cookies

ShareSphere uses cookies for:

6. Data Sharing

ShareSphere does not sell your data. If required, ShareSphere might share your data with:

Authorities.
Hosting providers.

7. Data Storage

ShareSphere stores data on server located in Switzerland following industry-standard encryption and security practices.

8. Your rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Request correction or deletion.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

To exercise these rights, email us at help@sharesphere.space

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes.

Welcome to ShareSphere!

ShareSphere is the place to exchange with other people about your hobbies, news, art, jokes and many more topics.

ShareSphere is a non-profit, add-free, open source website with a focus on transparency, privacy and community empowerment. You can find more information on the website and its rules below.

Treat all members of the community with respect. Healthy debate and differing opinions are welcome, but personal attacks, insults, or hostile behavior will not be tolerated. Always aim to contribute constructively and make ShareSphere a space where everyone feels safe to participate.

Post in the appropriate communities and follow their rules. Make sure to use accurate titles, tags, and categories to help others understand the topic of your post. Stay on-topic and contribute in good faith on topics where you have a genuine interest - this helps keep communities organized, relevant, and welcoming for everyone.

Furthermore, mature content that is not suitable for children (sexually explicit, graphic, violent or offensive) and spoilers must be labelled as NSFW and Spoilers respectively. You can find more details in our Content Policy.

Any illegal content, content advocating or soliciting illegal acts or transactions and malicious content that aims to cause harm or negatively impact other users is strictly prohibited. More detail can be found in our Content Policy.

Violating this rule will lead to immediate removal of content and a permanent ban. Depending on the infraction, it can also be reported to authorities.

Do not engage in any activity that harms, disrupts, or undermines the platform or its users. This includes (but is not limited to) inserting malicious code, exploiting bugs, evading bans, bypassing security measures, or helping others do so. Do not attempt to deceive users, manipulating votes or reputation systems, or make the site harder to use through spam, flooding, or disruptive behavior. Keep the platform safe, fair, and accessible for everyone.