Privacy Policy for the Liminal Loom

We are The Liminal Loom (“we”, “our”, “us”) — a community forum woven as a space for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and soulful inquiry. We are committed to protecting your privacy and honoring the sanctity of the information you entrust to us.

If you have any questions about how your personal information is handled, you are welcome to contact us using the link provided in the site footer or within your account preferences.


What Information We Hold About You

When you interact with this Discourse-based forum, we may collect and store the following information:

  • Your username or display name
  • Your email address
  • Your IP address
  • Profile details you choose to provide (e.g., avatar, bio, location, website)
  • Posts, replies, private messages, and reactions you create
  • Technical data related to your usage (browser type, device, activity timestamps)

This information is collected in the following ways:

  • When you register as a member
  • When you browse the forum (cookies and IP logs)
  • When you post content or send messages
  • When you fill in or edit your profile
  • When you interact with notifications or settings

How Your Information Is Used

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To register and recognize you as a member of The Liminal Loom
  • To enable you to participate in discussions and community features
  • To send you notifications about posts, messages, or threads you’re following
  • To maintain site security, stability, and user experience
  • To respond to any support or contact requests you initiate

We may also send occasional emails with updates, announcements, or community messages. You can manage your email preferences in your account settings.

We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party marketers. Your presence here is treated with reverence, not as a commodity.


Non-Personal and Technical Information

We may collect anonymized technical information, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Page views and site usage patterns

This data helps us understand how the community is engaging and how we might gently improve the space. It is not used to identify individuals.


Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to help Discourse remember you, keep you logged in, and provide a seamless user experience. They are also used for security purposes and some analytics.

You may adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies, though doing so may affect your ability to fully interact with the forum.


Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct any incomplete or inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Download your content or profile data (available in your account settings)

To initiate any of these actions, please contact us or explore the options available in your user profile.


Data Security

We take appropriate measures to secure your data and protect it from unauthorized access or misuse. However, as with any digital space, complete security can never be absolutely guaranteed. We encourage mindful sharing, especially in public threads.


Acceptance of This Policy

By using The Liminal Loom, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this privacy policy. If you do not agree, we respectfully ask that you refrain from registering or participating.

When registering, you may be asked to explicitly confirm your acceptance of this policy.


Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect new features, changes in law, or evolving community needs. When substantial changes are made, we will notify members or ask for renewed consent.

This information is required for search engines and GDPR compliance.