Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This page explains how Mini Forum ("we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your information, and how we use cookies including those from third-party advertisers. By using this site you agree to this policy.

1. What Information We Collect

• Account info: username, email address, and password (stored securely)
• Content: posts, comments, and media files you upload
• Usage data: pages visited, browser type, IP address (via server logs)
• Chat data: messages sent via the Tawk.to live chat widget
• Ad interaction data: collected by Google AdSense when you view or interact with ads on this site

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate your account and display your posts/comments
• To provide live chat support via Tawk.to
• To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To improve the site and fix bugs
• To respond to your inquiries

3. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC.

Google uses cookies (including the DART cookie / DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads based on your interests.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings
• You may also opt out via aboutads.info
• For more information, see Google's advertising privacy policy

4. Other Third-Party Services

We also use the following services which may collect data independently:

• Cloudinary – stores uploaded images and videos. Cloudinary Privacy Policy
• Tawk.to – live chat support widget. Tawk.to Privacy Policy

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of personalized ads (see Section 3 above)
• Opt out of non-essential cookies (see below)

7. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We and our third-party partners use cookies to keep you logged in, enable live chat, and serve advertisements.

8. Managing Cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in. To opt out of Google advertising cookies specifically, visit Google Ad Settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.