Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 14 September 2025

By accessing or using Brainsharing.blog (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

  • You may use the Site for lawful, non-commercial purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

  • You are responsible for your account credentials and any activity under your account.

  • We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.

User Content

  • You retain ownership of content you submit (posts, comments, images, GIFs, stickers, and similar content) but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, modify, and distribute it in connection with the Site and its promotion.

  • You represent that your content does not infringe any third-party rights, violate law, or contain harmful code.

  • We may remove or moderate content at our discretion.

Prohibited Conduct

  • Do not harass, defame, spam, or impersonate others.

  • Do not post illegal content, explicit hate or violence, or personal data of others without consent.

  • Do not attempt to bypass security, scrape the Site unlawfully, or interfere with its operation.

Intellectual Property

  • All Site materials (text, graphics, logos, and software) are owned by us or our licensors and protected by applicable law.

  • You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works without permission, except as allowed by law.

Third-Party Links and Services

  • The Site may contain links or integrations to third-party services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Disclaimers

  • The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Information is for general informational purposes and may change.

  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

Limitation of Liability

  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, or loss of data, profits, or reputation arising from your use of the Site.

Indemnification

  • You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising out of your use of the Site, your content, or your breach of these Terms.

Termination

  • We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for any reason. Provisions that by nature should survive termination will survive.

Governing Law and Venue

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict of laws. Courts of Berlin, Germany shall have exclusive jurisdiction, unless mandatory consumer protection rules provide otherwise.

Changes to Terms

  • We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 September 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and process personal data when you use Brainsharing.blog. We process personal data in compliance with the GDPR.

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Scope

  • This Policy applies to the Site, including accounts, comments, submissions, and interactive features.

Data We Collect

  • Account data: name or username, email address, password hash, profile information.

  • Content data: posts, comments, media uploads, reactions, messages.

  • Technical data: IP address, device and browser information, language, referring pages, timestamps.

  • Usage data: pages viewed, features used, interactions with content.

  • Communications: emails or messages you send to us.

  • Optional: marketing preferences and consents.

How We Use Data and Legal Bases

  • Provide and secure the Site, authenticate users, and prevent abuse (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR legitimate interests; in part 6(1)(b) contract).

  • Operate social features (comments, reactions, GIFs, stickers) and community moderation (6(1)(b) contract; 6(1)(f) legitimate interests).

  • Communicate with you about updates, support, and policy changes (6(1)(b) contract; 6(1)(c) legal obligations).

  • Analytics to improve performance and content relevance (6(1)(f) legitimate interests).

  • Marketing communications with your consent and opt-out options (6(1)(a) consent).

Cookies and Tracking

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to enable essential functions, remember preferences, and perform analytics.

  • You can manage cookies via your browser or our consent banner. Essential cookies are required for the Site to function.

Sharing of Data

  • Service providers: hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, and content moderation providers under data processing agreements.

  • Legal compliance: when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security.

  • Business transfers: as part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale with appropriate safeguards.

  • We do not sell personal data.

International Transfers

  • If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and conduct transfer assessments where required.

Retention

  • We keep account and content data for as long as your account is active.

  • We retain logs and technical data for a limited period for security and analytics, then aggregate or delete them.

  • We may retain certain data to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

Your Rights (GDPR)

  • Access: obtain a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: request deletion in certain circumstances.

  • Restriction: limit processing in certain cases.

  • Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

  • Withdrawal of consent: where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw at any time.

  • To exercise rights, contact: privacy@brainsharing.blog. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Security

  • We use technical and organizational measures to protect data, including encryption in transit, access controls, and regular monitoring. No system is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

  • The Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 without verifiable consent where required.

Third-Party Content and Social Features

  • User-generated content may be publicly visible. Do not share personal data you do not want to be public.

  • Embedded third-party media or links may collect data according to their own policies.

Changes to this Policy

  • We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the Site or email where appropriate.

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