Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 26, 2026

GlowMinds ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website guangmings.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

By using GlowMinds, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and hashed password when you register.
• User-Generated Content: Answers, posts, and comments you submit on the platform.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, actions taken (clicks, votes, etc.), collected via server logs and cookies.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Communications: Messages you send to us via email or contact forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the GlowMinds platform
• Process and display your OP Points balance and community rank
• Send service-related communications (e.g., account verification, updates)
• Improve site functionality and user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Display targeted advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 5)

3. Cookies

GlowMinds uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function (session cookies, CSRF protection).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized advertisements.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google AdSense — Advertising platform (Google LLC). Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Analytics — Website analytics (Google LLC).
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN) — For performance optimization.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data. We encourage you to review them.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt out page.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at kk74411065@gmail.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, password hashing, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

GlowMinds is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction or objection to processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at kk74411065@gmail.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: kk74411065@gmail.com
• Website: guangmings.com