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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 21, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how ZITS Community, operated by Aditya Patange, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our platform. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to transparency about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name (as entered when posting).
  • Instagram handle (for identity verification).
  • Post content.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We employ military-grade fingerprinting technology to collect the following data for security and anti-abuse purposes:

  • IP address and IP cluster information.
  • Browser user agent and vendor information.
  • Screen resolution and color depth.
  • Device pixel ratio.
  • Timezone and language settings.
  • Hardware specifications (CPU cores, device memory).
  • Touch capability and max touch points.
  • Canvas fingerprint (for unique device identification).
  • WebGL vendor and renderer information.
  • Audio context fingerprint.
  • Installed fonts hash.
  • Storage availability (localStorage, sessionStorage, IndexedDB).
  • Network connection type and speed.
  • Battery level and charging status.
  • Visitor ID (persistent identifier stored in localStorage).
  • Session ID (session-based identifier).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

  • Displaying your posts on the community feed.
  • Preventing impersonation and fraudulent activity.
  • Identifying and clustering users for abuse prevention.
  • Personalizing the feed algorithm based on your community cluster.
  • Tracking engagement metrics (views).
  • Analyzing platform usage patterns.
  • Complying with legal requirements.

4. User Identification and Clustering

We employ advanced algorithms to identify users and user groups without requiring traditional login. This includes:

  • IP Clustering: Grouping users by IP address ranges to identify communities and detect coordinated behavior.
  • Fingerprint Hashing: Creating unique device identifiers from browser and hardware characteristics.
  • Behavioral Analysis: Analyzing posting patterns and engagement to identify user clusters.

This data is used internally for platform security and is not shared with third parties except as required by law.

5. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely on MongoDB Atlas servers. We retain your data indefinitely unless you request deletion. Internal tracking data (fingerprints, IP addresses) is retained for security and legal compliance purposes.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:

  • When required by law or legal process.
  • To protect our rights and property.
  • To prevent fraud or abuse.
  • With service providers who assist in platform operation.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
  • Object to processing of your data.

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

8. Cookies and Local Storage

We use localStorage and sessionStorage to store visitor and session identifiers. These are essential for platform functionality and cannot be disabled while using the service.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children

ZITS is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact: contact.adityapatange@gmail.com