1. Introduction

The Fibly is committed to respecting your privacy while delivering satire that feels fresh and fast. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when interacting with our website, apps, and newsletters.

By visiting or using The Fibly, you agree to the practices outlined here. If you do not agree, please stop using our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum information needed to keep the jokes loading quickly and safely:

• Account details (optional): Email, username, and profile preferences when you create an account or subscribe to newsletters.
• Usage data: Story views, reactions, saves, and session logs that help us understand what to write next and how to optimize performance.
• Device & technical data: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, approximate location, and language settings.
• Cookies & local storage: Used to remember dark/light mode, swipe or card view, and other browsing preferences.
• Submissions: Messages you send through contact forms, email, or creator collaborations.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected data to keep The Fibly fun, relevant, and secure:

• Deliver and personalize satire feeds, recommendations, and notifications.
• Measure engagement, improve product decisions, and debug issues.
• Serve advertising and branded experiences while monitoring effectiveness.
• Protect the community from spam, abuse, fraud, and technical threats.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where privacy regulations such as the GDPR apply, we rely on different legal grounds for processing your data:

• Consent: For optional actions you choose, like signing up for newsletters or enabling push alerts.
• Legitimate interests: To maintain, protect, and improve The Fibly's platforms while balancing your rights and expectations.
• Legal obligations: To comply with lawful requests and applicable regulations.

5. Advertising, Analytics & Third Parties

We work with analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) and advertising partners (including Google AdSense) to understand performance and fund our work. These partners may set their own cookies or tracking technologies.

You can manage third-party cookies through your browser settings or opt-out pages provided by these partners. We do not sell personal information to advertisers.

6. How We Share Information

We share data only when necessary to operate The Fibly or when we are legally required to do so. Examples include:

• Infrastructure and hosting partners that keep the site running.
• Vetted analytics, email, and customer support vendors bound by confidentiality.
• Legal authorities, when required to comply with law or protect our rights.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

7. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described above or as required by law. Aggregated or anonymized data may be kept for longer to inform trend analysis.

We use encryption, access controls, and routine monitoring to protect your information. No system is perfectly secure, but we actively review our safeguards and respond quickly to vulnerabilities.

8. Your Choices & Rights

You are in control of your experience. You can:

• Update profile details and notification settings in your account dashboard.
• Opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us at thefibly@gmail.com.
• Request access, correction, portability, or deletion of your data via thefibly@gmail.com.
• Disable cookies in your browser (some features may no longer work as expected).

9. International Users

The Fibly is based in India and serves a global audience. If you access The Fibly from outside India, you consent to processing and storing your information in India and any other country where we or our providers operate. We apply the same protections to your data regardless of where you live.

10. Children Privacy

The Fibly is designed for adults and older teens. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided us information, contact us so we can delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We review and update this Privacy Policy as our products evolve or as laws change. When we post updates, we revise the date at the bottom of this page. Significant changes may be communicated through in-product notices or email.

12. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Email us at thefibly@gmail.com. You can also reach the broader team at thefibly@gmail.com.