Privacy Policy — 369-Forum.com

Last updated: 1 March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how 369-Forum.com (“Forum”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you use our community forum and related services.

1) Who we are (Data Controller)

Controller: 369-Forum.com (Forum Operator)
Contact email: info@369-forum.com
Address: Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road Cork, Co. Cork, Cork, T23 At2p, Ireland
Hosting location: Republic of Moldova

If you have privacy questions or requests, contact us at the email above.

2) Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through our website, forum, and services. It does not apply to information collected offline.

3) What information we collect

3.1 Information you provide

Account information: username, email address, password (stored in hashed form), optional profile details you choose to add.
User-generated content: posts, replies, messages, uploads, reactions (likes), bookmarks, and other content you submit.
Payments/subscriptions (if applicable): we do not store full payment card details. Payments are processed by a payment provider (e.g., Stripe/PayPal). We may receive transaction identifiers, plan level, and billing status.

3.2 Information collected automatically

IP address and device data: we record the IP address used when you register and when you post. We also maintain server logs that may include the IP address of requests to our servers.
Cookies and similar technologies: cookies help keep you signed in, remember preferences, and help us understand site usage (see Section 7).

4) Why we use your information (purposes)

We use personal data to:

Provide and operate the forum (account creation, authentication, access control, subscriptions).
Personalize your experience (preferences, language settings, notifications).
Maintain safety and integrity (spam prevention, abuse detection, security monitoring).
Improve the forum (analytics, feature improvements, performance).
Communicate with you (service messages, notifications you request, support replies).
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

5) Legal bases (GDPR/EEA users)

If GDPR applies to your data (for example, if you are in the EU/EEA and we offer services to you or monitor behavior), we process personal data under one or more of these legal bases:

Contract: providing the forum service you requested (account, subscriptions, features).
Legitimate interests: operating and securing the forum, preventing abuse, improving performance.
Consent: where required (certain cookies, marketing emails if used).
Legal obligation: where we must comply with a legal requirement.

6) How we share information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with:

Service providers (processors): hosting, email delivery, security, analytics, and payment processing—only as needed to run the forum and under confidentiality and security obligations.
Legal compliance / protection: if we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with law, enforce policies, or protect rights, safety, and security.
Public content: content you post in public areas is visible to others according to your settings and category permissions.

7) Cookies

We use cookies to:

Keep you logged in and maintain sessions.
Store preferences (e.g., theme, language).
Support security features.

We may also use analytics cookies to understand traffic and usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect forum functionality.

8) Data retention

We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above.

Typical retention (customize):

Server logs (including IP addresses): retained up to 30 days.
Account data: retained while your account is active.
User content (posts/replies): retained to preserve discussion integrity, unless removed by you (where available) or deleted under applicable rules.
Backups: may persist for up to 90 days.

You may request deletion of your account (see Section 10). Some data may be retained if required for legal compliance, security, or legitimate interests (e.g., preventing abuse).

9) International transfers (Moldova hosting)

Your data may be processed in Moldova and potentially in other countries where our service providers operate.

If GDPR applies and transfers occur outside the EU/EEA, we use appropriate safeguards where required (for example, contractual protections with service providers).

10) Your rights

10.1 GDPR/EEA rights (if applicable)

You may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify incorrect data
Delete data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

10.2 Moldova data protection

Moldova has a legal framework governing personal data processing (including Law No. 133/2011) and a national data protection authority. You may have rights under Moldova law as well.

To exercise rights: email us at claims@369-forum.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

11) Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data (access control, encryption in transit via HTTPS, logging, and least-privilege practices). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to maintain appropriate safeguards.

12) Third-party links

The forum may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal data.

13) Children

The forum is intended for users 13+. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, contact us so we can take appropriate action.

14) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date.