Privacy Policy

Sapphic Effect is intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older.

By creating an account, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old.
• The information you provide is accurate.
• You agree to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

Depending on how you use Sapphic Effect, we may collect:

Account Information

• Name or display name
• Email address
• Login method (Google or email/password)
• Profile picture (if provided)

Community Information

• Reviews
• Ratings
• Comments
• Fan theories
• Lists and collections
• Other content you choose to post

Membership & Purchase Information

• Membership status
• Purchase history
• Merchandise orders
• Billing records provided by our payment processor

Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• IP address
• General location information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the platform
• Crash reports and performance data

We use Vercel Analytics and similar tools to better understand how people use Sapphic Effect.

This information helps us:

• Improve performance
• Fix bugs
• Understand popular features
• Make better product decisions

Analytics data is generally collected in aggregate and is not intended to personally identify you.

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide memberships and community features
• Process merchandise orders
• Respond to support requests
• Improve the platform
• Send important account and service updates
• Protect the safety and security of our community
• Comply with legal obligations

If you opt in, we may also send newsletters, announcements, or promotional emails. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers that help us operate Sapphic Effect, including services for:

• Website hosting
• Analytics
• Payment processing
• Email delivery
• Security and fraud prevention

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of Sapphic Effect, our users, or others.

Content you choose to post — such as reviews, ratings, comments, or fan theories — may be visible to other users based on the platform's features.

You remain the owner of your original content, but by posting it, you grant Sapphic Effect permission to display, host, and distribute it as needed to operate the service.

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Improve website performance
• Measure usage and analytics

You can control many cookie settings through your browser.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect your information.

However, no online service can guarantee absolute security. We encourage users to use strong passwords and protect their account credentials.

At launch, account deletion requests should be submitted through our support team.

We will process eligible requests in accordance with applicable laws and our operational requirements. Self-service account deletion may be added in a future update.

If you purchase merchandise, shipping information and order details will be used solely to fulfill your order and provide customer support.

Merchandise will initially be available for shipping within the United States, with international shipping planned for a future release.

As Sapphic Effect grows, this Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

When significant changes are made, we will update the effective date and notify users when appropriate.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through our official support channels listed on the Sapphic Effect website.