Privacy Policy
DSDMods ("we," "us," or "our") operates dsdmods.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and community platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, username, password (encrypted), and optional profile details such as gender, location, and Tesla model.
- Payment information: processed securely via Square. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.
- Content: forum posts, marketplace listings, event posts, comments, photos, and any other content you submit.
- Communications: messages you send to us via email or contact forms.
1.2 Information Collected via Social Login
If you sign in with Facebook or Google, we receive your name, email address, profile picture, and Facebook/Google user ID. We do not access your friends list, posts, or any other private data.
1.3 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies for session management and analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create and maintain your account
- To process payments and verify membership tier
- To deliver community features (forums, marketplace, events, downloads)
- To send transactional emails (password resets, payment confirmations, account notifications)
- To prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- To improve the platform and user experience
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Service providers we use to operate the platform: Square (payments), Hostinger (hosting), Google (login + analytics), Facebook/Meta (login + page integration).
- Other users — your username, profile photo, and any content you publicly post are visible to other members and visitors.
- Legal authorities if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
4. Facebook and Google Data Use
When you log in with Facebook or Google, we comply with their respective platform policies. Specifically:
- We only request the minimum permissions needed (email and basic profile).
- We do not sell, transfer, or share data obtained from these platforms with third parties.
- You can disconnect your social login at any time from your account dashboard.
- You can request deletion of any data we received from Facebook by following our Data Deletion instructions.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember preferences, and measure site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work correctly.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., payment records for tax purposes).
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and personal data
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@dsdmods.com.
8. Children's Privacy
DSDMods is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete the information.
9. Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, password hashing, and secure payment processing via Square. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: