Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 3, 2026

DeFlock is committed to protecting user privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information through our platform. For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact [email protected].

Information collection

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our services:

• Personal Information: We collect your email address only when voluntarily provided via our subscription form.
• Group Information: We collect group information when voluntarily provided via our participation form.
• Aggregated Usage Data: We collect non-identifiable technical information, including page views and general device specifications, to monitor site performance and usage patterns.

Use of information

Collected information is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To provide requested updates and communications.
• To build and maintain a public map of groups participating.
• To respond to user inquiries.
• To analyze and improve website functionality and security.

DeFlock does not sell your personal information to third parties. Aside from the intentional public display of your voluntarily submitted group data on our map, we do not share your personal information with third parties.

Third-party services & infrastructure

We utilize specific service providers to maintain site security and functionality:

• Self-Hosted Form.io: We operate a self-hosted instance of Form.io for data intake. All submission data is processed on our controlled infrastructure and is not shared with Form.io’s commercial entity.
• Umami Analytics: We use Umami for privacy-centric, aggregated analytics. This service does not utilize individual tracking or advertising profiles.
• Cloudflare: We use Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare provides aggregated performance metrics and protects the site against automated threats.

Cookies and tracking

• Functional & Analytical Data: Our configurations of Form.io and Umami do not utilize cookies.
• Security Cookies: Cloudflare may deploy strictly necessary cookies for security purposes, such as bot management. These cookies do not track users across unrelated websites. For further details, please refer to Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
• User Control: Users may manage or disable cookies through their individual browser settings.

Data retention and user rights

• Retention: Personal data is retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.
• Access and Deletion: Users maintain the right to access the personal information we hold or request its deletion (including the removal of your group data from the public map). To exercise these rights, please contact [email protected].
• Opt-Out: Users may opt out of further communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Amendments

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. The “Effective Date” at the top of this document will reflect the most recent revisions.