Privacy Notice for The Metaphor Club
Effective Date: June 1st, 2025
Last Updated: June 1st, 2025
At The Metaphor Club (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy matters. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website, platform, and services.
The Metaphor Club is a private, membership-based social media platform dedicated to fostering creative expression, cultural dialogue, and intellectual engagement. We are strongly committed to maintaining a space free of anti-social behavior, including racism, misogyny, homophobia, and anti-intellectualism. By using this platform, you agree to uphold these community standards.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, username, profile photo, biography, location, and other details you voluntarily provide.
- Activity Data: Posts, comments, messages, group interactions, login frequency, and other participation metrics.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Facilitate community engagement and member interactions
- Personalize your experience
- Monitor community safety and behavior
- Communicate with you about updates, features, and offers
- Improve and secure our platform
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:
- Service Providers: Who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing)
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our community and rights
4. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and track usage for internal analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Update or correct your profile information at any time
- Delete your account by contacting us
- Opt out of promotional emails (we’ll still send essential platform-related notices)
6. Data Security
We implement technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. We encourage strong passwords and mindful sharing within the community.
7. Community Standards and Account Termination
The Metaphor Club is a private platform that stands firmly against anti-social behavior. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Racism
- Misogyny
- Homophobia
- Anti-intellectualism
- Harassment, bullying, or coordinated disruption
If a user’s actions are found to disrupt the platform, violate community standards, or create a hostile environment for others, The Metaphor Club reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently block that user’s account without notice, refund, or the option to appeal.
This policy exists to preserve the safety, creativity, and integrity of our space.
8. No Refunds
All payments made to The Metaphor Club — including membership fees, course purchases, event access, or promotional opportunities — are non-refundable.
By joining or transacting on our platform, you agree to this policy in full.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Metaphor Club is intended for users 16 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or your data:
Email: alpha1906@gmail.com
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Notice occasionally. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you through the platform or by email.