Privacy Policy

Effective: Beta Phase – May 2025

1. Introduction

CityBook is a Beta platform committed to protecting your privacy while upholding values of free expression, cultural respect, and responsible digital interaction. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

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2. What We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Data: username, email, optional real name, optional website or bio, and optional social media links.

• Verification Data: in some protected categories (like Parenting, Faith, and Gender Roles), we may request identity verification for safety and trust.

• Content Data: anything you publish, post, or share through the platform (e.g., posts, listings, comments).

• Technical Data: device type, IP address, location (if using the map), browser type, etc.

• Optional Data: feedback forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations.

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3. How We Use It

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalize access to CityBook

• Enable social networking features

• Protect users from abuse and platform misuse

• Monitor usage and performance (analytics)

• Moderate sensitive categories where trust and accountability are required

• Contact you with updates (if you opt-in)

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4. Your Data and Consent

• By creating an account or using CityBook, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

• You may request to view, correct, or delete your data at any time.

• In the Beta phase, not all tools are automated. Requests may take 7–14 days for processing.

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5. Cookies and Tracking

CityBook uses essential cookies for login and navigation. We also use limited third-party analytics to understand platform performance. Cookie preferences will be customizable in the future.

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6. Security

We are committed to shielding this platform from ideological takedowns, malicious attacks, and exploitation. All sensitive data is encrypted and securely stored. No third-party vendor may access your data for advertising purposes.

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7. Special Categories & Verification

Certain categories (e.g. Parenting, Gender Roles, and Faith) may require identity verification to ensure trust, safety, and responsible authorship. This helps us protect minors, vulnerable groups, and the integrity of community dialogue.

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8. Children’s Privacy

CityBook is not intended for users under 16. Users under this age may only join with verifiable parental consent. Messaging features may be restricted to verified users for safety.

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9. Third Parties and Integrations

• We do not sell or share your personal data.

• External plugins or tools may collect limited technical data for their own functionality (e.g., embedded maps, payment processors).

• In such cases, their own privacy policies may apply.

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10. Your Rights (GDPR & UK Law)

If you’re in the UK, EU, or another GDPR-aligned jurisdiction, you have:

• The right to be informed

• The right to access your data

• The right to rectification or erasure

• The right to object to processing

• The right to data portability

Please email [your support email] with your request.

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11. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy during the Beta Phase as new features are added. Substantial changes will be announced on the platform and via email to registered users.

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12. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact:
📩info@citybook.uk
🌍 https://citybook.uk/privacy-policy