Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (required)
• Username (required)
• Password (hashed and encrypted)
• Optional: Profile picture, bio, social media links
• Optional: Location (city, state, country) for event discovery

Content You Create

When you use our platform, we store:

• Videos you upload (original and transcoded versions)
• Jokes and comedy posts you create
• Events you create or manage
• Comments, likes, and bookmarks
• Comedian profile information

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (for geolocation and security)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Page views and navigation patterns
• Video viewing history and engagement metrics

Payment Information

For paid subscriptions:

• We DO NOT store your credit card details
• Payment data is handled by secure processors (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Coinbase)
• We store only: transaction IDs, amounts, dates, and subscription status

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide core services: Account management, video hosting, event calendars
• Process payments: Handle subscriptions and purchases
• Improve features: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Personalization: Recommend events near you, suggest content based on interests
• Communication: Send account notifications, updates, and support messages
• Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, enforce our terms
• Legal compliance: Respond to legal requests, prevent illegal activity

3. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• YES Access: Request a copy of all your data
• YES Delete: Permanently remove your account and data
• YES Export: Download your content (videos, jokes, events)
• YES Rectify: Correct inaccurate information
• YES Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• YES Restrict processing: Limit how we use your data

Manage your data from Settings → Data & Privacy or email us at hello@standup.net

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your data ONLY in these limited cases:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties to operate our platform:

Service	Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Video Storage	Cloud hosting	Store uploaded videos	Video files, metadata
Payments	Stripe, PayPal, Square, Coinbase	Process subscriptions	Email, transaction details
Email	Mailgun	Send notifications	Email address, username
Geolocation	IP2Location	Recommend nearby events	IP address (anonymized)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and users' safety.

5. Data Security

We protect your data with industry-leading security measures:

• Encryption: HTTPS/TLS for data in transit, encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Password hashing: Passwords stored using industry-standard hashing (bcrypt)
• Access controls: Strict internal access policies
• Regular backups: Automated backups with 30-day retention
• Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and threat detection
• Breach notification: We'll notify you within 72 hours if a breach affects your data

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Essential cookies: Session management, authentication
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (language, location)
• Analytics cookies: Understand how users navigate our site (anonymized)

7. Children's Privacy

StandUp.net is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has created an account, contact us immediately at hello@standup.net.

8. Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period
Account data	Until you delete your account
Video/content uploads	Until you delete or account is closed
Payment records	7 years (tax/legal requirements)
Anonymous analytics	90 days
Backup data	30 days after deletion

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• GDPR-compliant data processing agreements
• Privacy Shield principles (where applicable)

10. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you're a California resident, you have additional rights:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether your data is sold or disclosed (we don't sell data)
• Opt-out of data sales (not applicable - we don't sell)
• Access and delete your data
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you're in the EU/EEA, you have rights under GDPR including:

• Right to access and portability
• Right to rectification and erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy:

• We'll notify you of material changes via email or site banner
• Changes become effective 30 days after notification
• Continued use means you accept the updated policy

13. Contact Us About Privacy

Questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy?

Email: hello@standup.net

Subject line: "Privacy Request"

Response time: We'll respond within 30 days

Data Protection Officer: Available upon request

Complaints: If you're in the EU, you can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.