Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Behind the Hilt

At Behind the Hilt, your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Who We Are
Behind the Hilt is a private, community-led platform built for respectful discussion, creativity, shared interest and supporting our Armed Forces and Veterans. We do not serve ads, track you across the web, or sell your data. Ever.

2. What We Collect
We only collect the information we need to run the community smoothly, such as:

  • Your name or username
  • Your email address
  • Any content you choose to post or share
  • Basic technical data (e.g. browser type, IP address) for security and performance

3. How We Use It
We use your data to:

  • Operate the site and its features
  • Moderate content and uphold community standards
  • Communicate with you about your account or the platform
  • Improve the experience for all users

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our community is doing overall — for example, which features are most popular, what’s working, and where users may be encountering problems. It also helps us detect any security issues or misuse that could harm the platform or its users. We do not use Google Analytics to spy on what you’re doing, and we do not track you across the web.

4. Sharing and Storage
Your data is never sold or shared with third parties, except:

  • Where required by law
  • To trusted providers helping us host or manage the site (who are bound by strict confidentiality)
  • To Google Analytics, solely for the purpose described above (data is anonymised wherever possible)

All data is stored securely within our server in the USA, with safeguards in place to protect your information.

5. Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections or deletions
  • Withdraw consent at any time

6. Cookies
We use only essential cookies to keep you logged in and make the site work. Google Analytics sets its own cookies so we can see how the platform is performing, but we do not use these to track individuals or serve ads.

7. Keeping It Private
We believe in privacy by design. We collect the minimum amount of data needed and give you control over your personal information. We will never analyse your behaviour for commercial gain.

8. Contact Us
Questions about your data? Just email us at: behindthehilt@gmail.com

This policy may be updated occasionally.