Last updated: April 15, 2026
Carolina Gayniacs (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website gayniacs.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Account Information. If you create an account on our Site, we collect your display name, email address, and any optional profile details you provide (such as pronouns, bio, or social media links).
Automatically Collected Information. When you visit the Site, our servers automatically record certain information, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences.
User-Generated Content. If you submit articles, comments, or other content to the Site, that content is stored and displayed publicly alongside your display name. Any content that you submit is also covered under the Contributor Agreement that you would have agreed to prior to submitting content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, authenticate your account, display content you submit, communicate with you about your account or Site updates, and monitor for misuse or security threats.
Advertising
We may, from time to time, allow advertisements on the Site. No information that we collect is sent to advertisers. However, if you click on an advertisement, they may collect information according to their own policies and terms.
Third-Party Services
Our Site uses the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Fonts: We load the Nunito typeface from Google’s servers. Google may log your IP address in connection with this request. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Discord: Our events are sourced from our Discord server. If you click an RSVP link, you will be directed to Discord and subject to Discord’s Privacy Policy.
- Partner Feeds: Our “Around the Canes” section links to articles on third-party websites. Clicking these links takes you to those sites, which have their own privacy policies.
- Embeds: Articles may contain embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts). Embedded content from other sites behaves as if you visited that site directly.
Cookies
We use cookies strictly for functional purposes: maintaining your login session and storing site preferences. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Data Retention
Account information is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at the email address below. If you have an account on the Site, you can also update your profile information directly.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date above.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Discord server or by emailing [email protected].