Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Timelined ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at timelined.net. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using Timelined, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Account information — your email address and username when you sign up
• Profile information — bio, website URL, and avatar image (optional)
• Content — timelines, entries, and any images you upload

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data — pages visited, actions taken, and session information collected by our infrastructure provider (Supabase)
• Device information — browser type, operating system, and IP address

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Service
• Authenticate your account and keep it secure
• Send transactional emails such as password resets
• Respond to support requests
• Understand how users interact with the Service

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Advertising

We do not currently display advertising. If advertising is introduced in the future, this policy will be updated and you will be notified. Any future advertising will not involve selling your personal data to advertisers.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, hosted on AWS infrastructure. We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS), row-level security on all database tables, and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Timelined:

• Supabase — database, authentication, and file storage
• Vercel — web hosting and deployment
• Resend — transactional email delivery

Each of these providers has their own privacy policies governing their use of data.

7. Children's Privacy

Timelined is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at legal@timelined.net and we will delete it.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information via your profile settings
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your content

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@timelined.net.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the effective date above. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

Questions or concerns about your privacy? Contact us at legal@timelined.net.