Privacy Policy

Public visitors may browse without creating an account. Account information is used to authenticate contributors, manage submissions, protect the service, and contact a member when necessary.

BrinePads records limited security and activity information to prevent abuse, diagnose errors, and understand use of the service. An anonymous browser identifier is used to count visitors and page views. Basic device type, viewed page or location, and search terms may be recorded. Raw IP addresses are not stored in Visit Stats.

Private messages to the administrator, administrator replies, announcement read status, and notification preferences are stored so the communication system can operate. Messages are available only to the member involved and BrinePads administrators.

Passwords and phone verification codes created in this rebuilt system are stored using secure hashing.

Location records approved for publication—including pad names, directions, coordinates, and related identifiers—are public information within the service.