Privacy Policy — pin·board

1. Introduction

Pinned.life is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you access pin·board (blog.pinned.life), our research and education platform.

pin·board is an editorial publication. It collects significantly less data than the Pinned.life web application (pinned.life / app.pinned.life), which handles health data, protocol tracking, and pharmacokinetic modelling under a separate privacy policy at pinned.life/privacy.

By accessing pin·board, you consent to the data practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

If you create an account (for bookmarks, likes, or comments), we collect:

Name and email address
Authentication credentials (managed by Clerk)
Profile preferences

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

Device type, operating system, and browser information
IP address and approximate location
Pages viewed, articles read, and features used
Session duration and interaction patterns

2.3 Newsletter

If you subscribe to the pin·board newsletter, we collect your email address and subscription preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and maintain pin·board
Provide account features (bookmarks, likes, comments)
Send newsletter updates (with your consent)
Analyse usage patterns to improve content and site performance
Send service notifications and security alerts
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard protections including:

Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
Secure authentication via Clerk with multi-factor support
Role-based access controls limiting employee data access
Regular security assessments

No method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

Account data: Retained while your account is active, plus 30 days following deletion for reactivation or export
Usage data: Retained during active account and permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
Aggregated/anonymised data: May be retained indefinitely for analytics and content improvement

6. Third-Party Service Providers

pin·board uses trusted providers to operate the platform:

Authentication: Clerk
Database and hosting: Convex
Frontend hosting: Vercel
Analytics: PostHog
Error tracking: Sentry

All providers are selected for their security practices. We maintain data processing agreements with all providers that handle personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States and Australia. We use Standard Contractual Clauses and data processing agreements to protect your data during international transfers.

8. Your Rights

All Users

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

EEA Residents (GDPR)

Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
We do not sell data or use cross-context behavioural advertising
No discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Contact admin@pinned.life to exercise any of these rights. Response timeframes: 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Essential cookies: Required for authentication, security, and core functionality (cannot be disabled)
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how readers interact with content for service improvement
Preference cookies: Store your settings and preferences

We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Children's Privacy

pin·board is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact admin@pinned.life and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you by posting the updated policy on pin·board and, where appropriate, by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

For questions about this policy or your data:

Pinned.life
Email: admin@pinned.life

For EEA residents, data protection inquiries can be directed to the Data Protection Officer at admin@pinned.life.