1. Information Collection
Nostr Magazine is built on decentralized principles. We collect minimal information necessary for platform operation:
- Nostr Public Keys: Your Nostr public key (npub) is used to identify your account
- User Content: Comments and content you voluntarily publish to the Nostr network
- Transaction Data: Payment information for donations, tips, and upgrades (processed through third-party providers)
- Technical Data: Bear minimum for security and platform usage trending
- Usage Data: Platform interaction data to improve user experience
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for:
- Platform operation and maintenance
- User authentication and account management
- Content moderation and community safety
- Processing financial transactions
- Improving platform functionality and user experience
- Legal compliance and security protection
3. Decentralized Nature of Content
Important Understanding: Nostr Magazine operates on the Nostr protocol, which means:
- User comments and content are published to the decentralized Nostr network
- Content may be stored and relayed by multiple Nostr relays worldwide
- Once published to Nostr, content exists independently of Nostr Magazine
- We cannot delete content from the Nostr network once it has been propagated
- Relay operators may have their own data retention policies
4. Data Retention
We retain different types of data for varying periods:
- Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active
- Financial Records: Retained for legal and accounting purposes (typically 7 years)
- Server Logs: Retained for 30-90 days for security monitoring
- Moderation Data: Retained to maintain platform safety and enforce Terms of Service
5. Third-Party Services
We utilize third-party services that may process your data:
- Nostr Relays: Third-party relays that store and distribute Nostr content
These services have their own privacy policies governing data handling.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal tracking technologies:
- Session Cookies: Essential for platform functionality and user authentication
- Preference Cookies: Store user interface preferences
- No Cross-Site Tracking: We do not participate in cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising
7. Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure development practices
However, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use appropriate Nostr key management practices.
8. International Data Transfers
As a decentralized platform, data may be processed and stored in various jurisdictions through Nostr relays and third-party services. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Nostr Magazine after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We will notify users of material changes.
10. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or concerns DM us:
- Nostr Magazine Public Key: bc58b531ebe1d4b6089ed346fbdb84d00fbcb619c26db6f303f7ffa4b4e4b5b7