Last updated: 2026-01-17
Palsbook (“we”, “us”, or “Palsbook”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller:
Palsbook (operated by a private individual)
Contact email:
? contact@palsbook.com
Location:
Sweden, European Union
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Email address
Username and profile information
Content you post (posts, comments, messages, images, videos)
Group participation and interactions
IP address
Device and browser information
Date and time of access
Log and security data
We use basic cookies necessary for login, security, and functionality.
No advertising or tracking cookies are used at this time.
We process your data only when permitted under GDPR:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation & login | Contract |
| Providing social features | Contract |
| Moderation & safety | Legitimate interest |
| Preventing abuse & fraud | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation |
| Future optional features (ads/donations) | Consent or contract |
Your data is used to:
Operate and maintain the Palsbook platform
Allow users to interact socially
Enforce rules and prevent misuse
Maintain security and service integrity
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
We do not share your data with third parties except when:
Required by law or authorities
Necessary to protect users or the platform
Required for hosting or technical operation (e.g. server providers within the EU or GDPR-compliant regions)
Any service providers are bound by GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.
Data is stored on privately managed servers.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
No system is 100% secure, but we actively work to prevent unauthorized access.
Account data is kept while your account is active.
Content is stored until deleted by you or removed for moderation reasons.
Some data may be retained if required by law or for security purposes.
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact:
? contact@palsbook.com
You may delete your account:
Via available account settings, or
By contacting us
Deletion removes your personal data unless retention is legally required.
Palsbook is intended for users 16 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
Data is processed primarily within the EU.
If data is transferred outside the EU in the future, GDPR safeguards will apply.
Palsbook is currently free and ad-free.
In the future, user or group advertisements and donations may be introduced.
This Privacy Policy will be updated before such changes take effect.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Material changes will be communicated through the platform.
Continued use of Palsbook means acceptance of the updated policy.
If you believe your data protection rights are violated, you may contact:
Swedish Authority:
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)
https://www.imy.se
For privacy-related questions or requests:
? contact@palsbook.com
