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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 5, 2026
Nox Community Inc. ("Nox," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard information when you use the Nox website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.
By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Our Privacy Philosophy
Privacy is a foundational principle of Nox.
Many members of our community value discretion regarding their identities, beliefs, affiliations, spiritual practices, and personal relationships. We design the Service to provide users with meaningful privacy controls while balancing safety, abuse prevention, legal compliance, and platform functionality.
Although we strive to protect your information, no online service can guarantee absolute security.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, information generated through your use of the Service, information collected automatically, and information received from third parties.
The categories described below are illustrative rather than exhaustive.
3. Information You Provide
Depending on how you use the Service, you may provide:
Account Information
- Email address
- Username
- Display name
- Password (stored only as a secure cryptographic hash)
- Date of birth
- Pronouns
- Gender identity
- Relationship preferences
- Profile biography
Profile Information
You may choose to provide:
- Profile photographs
- Banner images
- Interests
- Traditions
- Practices
- Philosophical affiliations
- Organizations
- Skills
- Education
- Occupation
- Languages
- Location
- Personal descriptions
- Social links
- Other optional profile information
Providing optional information is voluntary unless specifically identified as required.
User Content
We collect content that you voluntarily submit, including:
- Messages
- Circle posts
- Comments
- Reactions
- Uploaded images
- Audio
- Video
- Artwork
- Event participation
- Reports
- Support requests
- Feedback
- Survey responses
4. Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Service, we may automatically collect technical information including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Screen resolution
- Language settings
- Time zone
- Referral URLs
- Pages viewed
- Features used
- Session duration
- Crash reports
- Error logs
- Diagnostic information
We may also collect anonymous or aggregated usage statistics that cannot reasonably identify individual users.
5. Device Information
Where permitted by your device settings, we may collect:
- Device identifiers
- Push notification tokens
- Mobile operating system version
- App version
- Device capabilities
- Network connection information
We do not intentionally collect information beyond what is reasonably necessary to operate the Service.
6. Location Information
Depending on your settings and device permissions, we may collect:
- Country
- State or province
- City
- Approximate geographic location
- GPS location (only if you explicitly grant permission)
Precise device location is optional.
Location information may be used to:
- Improve recommendations
- Display nearby users where applicable
- Support regional preferences
- Enhance safety features
- Detect fraud
- Comply with applicable laws
You may revoke location permissions through your device settings at any time.
7. Payment Information
Subscription purchases are processed by third-party payment providers.
Nox does not store complete payment card numbers.
We may receive limited payment information such as:
- Transaction identifiers
- Subscription status
- Payment confirmation
- Billing country
- Currency
- Renewal status
Payment processors maintain their own privacy practices.
8. Communications
When you communicate with us, we may retain:
- Customer support requests
- Emails
- Bug reports
- Feature requests
- Survey responses
- Safety reports
- Appeals
- Moderation correspondence
These records help us improve the Service and resolve disputes.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember preferences
- Maintain security
- Detect fraud
- Improve performance
- Measure usage
- Personalize your experience
- Remember accessibility settings
Some cookies are essential for operation of the Service.
Disabling certain cookies may reduce functionality.
10. Analytics
We may use internal analytics and trusted third-party analytics providers to better understand how the Service is used.
Analytics may measure:
- Feature usage
- Navigation patterns
- Device types
- Session duration
- Error rates
- Performance metrics
- Aggregate engagement
Analytics data may be aggregated or de-identified where practical.
11. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Operate the Service
- Create and manage accounts
- Authenticate users
- Personalize recommendations
- Enable messaging
- Support Circles
- Process subscriptions
- Detect fraud
- Prevent abuse
- Moderate content
- Improve accessibility
- Respond to support requests
- Send transactional communications
- Deliver service announcements
- Improve platform performance
- Develop new features
- Conduct research and analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights, safety, and security of users and Nox Community Inc.
We do not sell your personal information in exchange for money.
12. Recommendation Systems
To improve discovery and community engagement, Nox may use automated recommendation systems.
Recommendations may consider information such as:
- Shared interests
- Traditions
- Practices
- User preferences
- Activity
- Privacy settings
- Geographic region
- Safety indicators
- Subscription features
Our recommendation systems are continually refined and may change over time.
We do not guarantee any recommendation will be accurate or appropriate.
13. Artificial Intelligence
We may use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to:
- Detect spam
- Identify fraudulent activity
- Improve recommendations
- Prioritize moderation
- Detect abusive behavior
- Improve accessibility
- Enhance search
- Improve platform security
Automated systems may assist—but do not necessarily replace—human review.
Users may be able to appeal certain automated moderation decisions where applicable.
14. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)
Where laws such as the GDPR apply, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent.
- Performance of our contract with you.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate business interests, including improving and securing the Service.
- Protection of vital interests.
- Establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
15. How We Share Information
Nox does not sell your personal information for monetary compensation.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, including providers that support:
- Hosting infrastructure
- Cloud storage
- Payment processing
- Email delivery
- Customer support
- Analytics
- Security monitoring
- Fraud prevention
- Authentication
- Content moderation
- Error monitoring
- Software development
These providers are authorized to process information only as necessary to provide services to Nox.
Other Users
Certain information may be visible to other users depending on your profile settings, account type, and how you use the Service.
Examples may include:
- Display name
- Profile photographs
- Public biography
- Interests
- Practices
- Affiliations
- Public posts
- Circle participation
- Information you choose to display
You control many aspects of what information is visible through available privacy settings.
Information shared publicly or intentionally with another user may be viewed, copied, or shared by others.
Messages and Private Communications
Private messages are intended for communication between participants.
However, we may access, review, preserve, or disclose communications where reasonably necessary to:
- Investigate abuse reports.
- Prevent fraud.
- Protect users.
- Enforce our Terms.
- Respond to legal requests.
- Comply with applicable law.
- Address security incidents.
We do not routinely monitor private conversations for general purposes.
Business Transfers
If Nox Community Inc. is involved in:
- A merger.
- Acquisition.
- Bankruptcy.
- Financing transaction.
- Reorganization.
- Sale of assets.
your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Where required, we will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law.
- Respond to lawful requests from government authorities.
- Enforce our Terms of Service.
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Nox.
- Protect users or the public.
- Investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues.
We evaluate legal requests carefully and disclose only information reasonably necessary for the purpose.
16. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Retention periods may vary depending on:
- The type of information.
- The purpose for processing.
- Legal requirements.
- Security needs.
- Dispute resolution requirements.
- Fraud prevention requirements.
- Business needs.
Examples:
- Account information may be retained while your account remains active.
- Deleted account information may be retained temporarily for backup, security, fraud prevention, and legal purposes.
- Financial transaction records may be retained as required by tax and financial regulations.
- Moderation records may be retained to prevent repeated abuse.
When information is no longer necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or aggregate it.
17. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
Security measures may include:
- Encryption in transit.
- Secure authentication mechanisms.
- Access controls.
- Monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Security logging.
- Limited employee access.
- Regular system maintenance.
- Backup procedures.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.
18. Account Security Responsibilities
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.
You should:
- Use a strong, unique password.
- Avoid sharing login credentials.
- Enable available security protections.
- Notify us of suspicious activity.
Nox is not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to protect your account credentials.
19. International Data Transfers
Nox Community Inc. may operate, use service providers located in, or process information from multiple countries.
Your information may therefore be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions other than your own.
When required, we use appropriate safeguards designed to protect personal information during international transfers.
20. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have choices regarding your information.
These may include:
- Updating profile information.
- Adjusting visibility settings.
- Managing communication preferences.
- Restricting location access.
- Requesting account deletion.
- Requesting access to personal information.
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information.
- Requesting deletion of certain information.
Some choices may affect your ability to use certain features.
21. Your Rights Under Applicable Privacy Laws
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
Right to Access
You may request information about personal data we maintain about you.
Right to Correction
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Deletion
You may request deletion of certain personal information.
Right to Restrict Processing
You may request limitations on certain processing activities.
Right to Object
You may object to certain processing activities where applicable.
Right to Data Portability
You may request a copy of certain information in a commonly used format.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
Withdrawal does not affect processing that occurred before withdrawal.
22. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CCPA/CPRA").
Subject to applicable exceptions, California residents may have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected.
- Request access to personal information.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Opt out of certain sharing activities.
- Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information.
- Receive equal service and pricing regardless of exercising privacy rights.
Nox does not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
To submit a California privacy request, contact:
We may verify your identity before completing certain requests.
23. European Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar privacy laws, you may have additional rights.
These may include rights to:
- Access your information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Delete information.
- Restrict processing.
- Object to processing.
- Receive portable copies of information.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Where applicable, you may contact your local data protection authority.
24. Children's Privacy
Nox is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that an individual under 18 has created an account, we may take steps to remove the account and associated information.
If you believe a child has provided information to Nox, contact:
25. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" features.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, Nox may not respond to all browser-based Do Not Track requests.
You may manage certain tracking preferences through available browser and device settings.
26. Social Features and Public Information
Some features of Nox are designed to allow users to interact publicly or semi-publicly.
Information you choose to post in public areas may become visible to:
- Other users.
- Community members.
- Search systems.
- Individuals who access shared links.
You should carefully consider what information you choose to publish.
Nox cannot control how other users independently use information you make available.
27. Third-Party Links and Integrations
The Service may include integrations with third-party platforms or links to external websites.
Examples may include:
- Social networks.
- Payment providers.
- Community tools.
- External resources.
Nox is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
28. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are significant, we may provide notice through:
- Email.
- In-app notifications.
- Website announcements.
The updated Privacy Policy will include a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
29. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:
Nox Community Inc.
131 Continental Drive, Suite 305
Newark, DE 19713
Email: [email protected]
30. Privacy Policy Acknowledgement
By accessing or using Nox, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
You understand that:
- You control much of the information you choose to provide.
- You may adjust available privacy settings.
- No online service can guarantee absolute security.
- Responsible privacy practices require both platform protections and informed user choices.
Nox Community Inc. remains committed to building a community where individuals can connect while maintaining meaningful control over their personal information.