Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Privacy Policy Content

1. Information We Collect

When you use FILTALK, we may collect the following information:

  • Account information: Name, email address, and password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing).
  • Profile information: Avatar, bio, and other optional profile details you choose to provide.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, courses enrolled, software downloaded, and learning progress.
  • Form submissions: Contact form messages, TeamTalk applications, and other form data.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and access timestamps.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the FILTALK platform services.
  • Process your registration and manage your account.
  • Track your learning progress and course enrollment.
  • Process software downloads and manage releases.
  • Send important account notifications (email verification, password resets).
  • Respond to your contact form submissions and inquiries.
  • Improve and optimize the platform experience.
  • Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and never stored in plain text.
  • All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.
  • Session management includes automatic regeneration and expiration.
  • Access to sensitive data is restricted through role-based access control.
  • Software files are stored in private storage, not publicly accessible.

4. Cookies and Sessions

FILTALK uses session cookies for authentication and platform functionality. These cookies are essential for the platform to work and do not track you across other websites. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

5. Third-Party Services

FILTALK uses the following third-party services:

  • Email delivery: SMTP services for sending account notifications and contact form responses.
  • Content delivery: CDN services for delivering CSS and JavaScript libraries (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js).

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Opt out of non-essential communications.
  • Export your learning progress and account data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, your personal data is removed from our active systems. Some anonymized data may be retained for platform analytics and improvement purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

FILTALK is available to users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect additional information from children under 13 beyond what is required for basic account functionality. Parental consent is recommended for users under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or via email to registered users.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page or email us at filtalk16@gmail.com.