Hey There! 👋 Let's Talk Privacy

Look, we get it - privacy policies are usually about as fun as watching paint dry. But this is important stuff, so we'll keep it real with you about how Autofoc.us handles (or rather, doesn't handle) your data.

TL;DR: We're basically just a fancy link manager. We don't host your sensitive data - we just point to where it lives elsewhere. Think of us as a really organized bookmark system that you can share with others.

1. Our "Less is More" Data Philosophy

Here's our approach: we store as little of your data as humanly possible. Why? Because:

We're not in the data hoarding business
It keeps our costs down (which means lower prices for you)
If we don't have it, no one can steal it from us 🤓
We sleep better at night

2. What We Actually Store

The Basics:

Your email (for logging in)
Your username (for your cool Autofoc.us URL (autofoc.us/yourreallycoolusername))
Your password (encrypted, of course)
Text content (stored basically as JSON object (sup nerds)) for features like markdown blocks
Links and references to your external content
Block configuration and layout preferences

What We Don't Store:

Your photos, videos, or files (these stay on your preferred platforms like Imgur, YouTube, etc.)
Any binary files or media content (we only store links to where these live)
Payment information (that's handled by our payment processor)
Sensitive personal data
Analytics data from your linked content (that stays with your content platforms)
Your deepest secrets (..unless you pay us to host them)

💡 How it works: When you add content to Autofoc.us, we store the minimal amount of data needed to display and organize your links. For example, if you add a YouTube video, we store the video ID and your display preferences, but the actual video stays on YouTube. This keeps our service fast, reliable, and cost-effective while letting you maintain control of your content.

Summit Tier Data Hosting:

🚀 Summit Tier Feature: For $16.99/month, Summit tier subscribers can opt to host their content directly with us. This means we'll store your images, files, and other content on our servers, giving you a more integrated experience.

Unlimited* content storage for active pages
Content must be organized in block format on active Autofoc.us pages
Data export available at any time
While we can't promise eternal hosting, we commit to providing your data back if our service ever discontinues

*Unlimited storage is subject to fair use and active page requirements

Analytics Data:

We collect and store basic analytics to help you understand how your content performs:

Block views (how many times each block is viewed)
Profile visits (total and unique visitors to your profile)
Page views (how often each of your pages is accessed)
Basic visitor information (country, device type, referrer)

This data is anonymized and used solely for providing you (and whoever YOU choose) with insights about your content's reach and engagement.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Let you log in (kind of important)
Show your content links to people you choose to share with
Send you important updates about our service
Generate anonymous statistics about site usage

4. Our Long-Term Commitment

We're building Autofoc.us to be sustainable and user-focused. But we're also realistic - if things don't work out, we're committed to:

Open-sourcing our code so you can host your own instance
Providing ample notice of any service changes
Helping you export your data (the little we have)

5. Your Rights (you got em here!)

You can:

Request a copy of your data (it won't be a big file, we promise)
Delete your account and all associated data
Update or correct your information
Ask us questions about this policy without getting corporate-speak in response

6. Changes to This Policy

If we update this policy, we'll let you know via email. No surprises here.

7. Get in Touch

Questions? Concerns? Dad jokes? Reach out to us at:
Email: privacy@autofoc.us

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