Privacy notice

Orbtide is a small, private community. We collect only what’s needed to run it.

What we store

Your first and last name, nickname, email address and the note you wrote when requesting access.
Things you create on Orbtide: events, RSVPs, messages, ratings, profile details and photos.
A keyed hash of the network address you signed up from (not the address itself), used only to spot duplicate accounts.

Other members see your nickname with your first and last name, your avatar, profile and what you post. They never see your email address.
Your calendar shows only busy/free to other members unless you choose to share event details. Admins can always see the details of your events.
Blockers you add to your calendar (e.g. Work, School) are visible to all members, including your note.
Event ratings are anonymous: others only see averages.
Admins can see your name, email, sign-up note and who invited you, to decide on access and keep the community safe. Every admin action is logged.

Passwords are handled by our authentication provider and stored only as salted bcrypt hashes; we never see them.
Sessions use secure, HTTP-only cookies. Admin accounts require two-factor authentication.

You can export your data and delete your account at any time from your settings.
When you delete your account, your personal data is removed. Messages and events you created stay in place without your name or picture so conversations still make sense.
Admins can also delete an account, for example on request or after a serious breach of the rules. The same applies: personal data is removed and content stays without your name. The admin audit log keeps your nickname and the reason, so moderation stays accountable.