Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

At OpenPost, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and how users can request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data.

By using OpenPost.in, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://openpost.in

OpenPost is a user-generated content platform where users can share local news, stories, public issues, opinions, updates, and community-related content.

For privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: admin@openpost.in

2. Information We Collect

When you use OpenPost, we may collect the following types of information:

Account Information

• Name
• Username
• Email address
• Profile information
• Password details stored securely by WordPress

Content You Submit

• Post title
• Post content
• Uploaded media
• Comments
• Likes and dislikes
• Profile activity
• Submission date and time

Technical Information

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Login activity
• Cookies
• Approximate location based on IP address

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments on OpenPost, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection and website security.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.

4. User-Generated Content

OpenPost allows users to submit public posts, stories, opinions, local updates, and other content.

Content you publish on OpenPost may be visible to the public, including:

• Your username or display name
• Your submitted post
• Your comments
• Your profile details, depending on your settings
• Images or media you upload
• Likes, comments, and public interactions

Do not share private, sensitive, or personal information that you do not want to be publicly visible.

5. Media Uploads

If you upload images to OpenPost, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data, such as EXIF GPS information.

Visitors may be able to download images from the website and extract location data if it is included in the uploaded file.

6. Cookies

OpenPost uses cookies to improve user experience, login sessions, security, and website functionality.

Cookies may be used for:

• Keeping you logged in
• Remembering your preferences
• Saving comment form details
• Improving website performance
• Spam protection
• Analytics and usage measurement

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment.

When you visit the login page, temporary cookies may be used to check whether your browser accepts cookies.

When you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and display preferences. If you select “Remember Me,” your login may remain active for a longer period. When you log out, login cookies are removed.

7. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Posts on OpenPost may include embedded content such as videos, images, social media posts, links, or articles from other websites.

Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to that third-party website.

OpenPost is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

8. Analytics and Website Improvement

OpenPost may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website.

Analytics may help us understand:

• Number of visitors
• Popular pages
• Traffic sources
• Device and browser types
• User engagement
• Website performance issues

This information helps us improve OpenPost, fix problems, and provide a better user experience.

9. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Allow users to submit posts and comments
• Display user-generated content
• Prevent spam, abuse, and fake activity
• Improve website security
• Respond to help and support requests
• Improve website design and performance
• Send important account or website-related emails
• Moderate content and enforce community rules
• Comply with legal obligations

10. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal information.

However, your data may be shared in limited situations such as:

• With website administrators for account and content management
• With hosting, security, email, analytics, or spam protection services
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of OpenPost, users, or the public

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

11. How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in moderation.

For registered users, we store the personal information provided in the user profile. Users may be able to view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except they may not be able to change their username.

Website administrators can also view and edit user information when required for account management, moderation, or security.

Posts, comments, and public interactions may remain on OpenPost unless removed by the user or administrator.

12. Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on OpenPost or have left comments, you may request:

• A copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction of incorrect personal information
• Deletion of your personal data
• Removal of your account, subject to legal, security, or administrative requirements

This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, security, moderation, or fraud-prevention purposes.

To request data export or deletion, contact: admin@openpost.in

13. Account Deletion and Content Removal

Users may request account deletion or content removal by contacting OpenPost support.

Please note:

• Deleting an account may not automatically remove all public posts or comments
• Some data may be retained for legal, security, or moderation reasons
• Published content may remain visible unless removed by the user or administrator

If you want a specific post or comment removed, please include the page link in your request.

14. Children’s Privacy

OpenPost is intended for general users. Users should not submit personal information of children or minors without proper permission from a parent or guardian.

If we become aware that personal information of a minor has been submitted without proper consent, we may remove it.

15. Security of Your Data

We take reasonable steps to protect user data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

However, no website or internet-based service can guarantee complete security. Users are responsible for keeping their login details safe and should not share passwords with anyone.

To protect your account:

• Use a strong password
• Do not share your login details
• Log out from shared devices
• Report suspicious activity to OpenPost

16. Public Responsibility of Users

OpenPost is a public user-generated content platform. Users are responsible for the content they submit.

You should not post:

• Fake news
• Hate speech
• Abusive or threatening content
• Private personal information
• Copyrighted content without permission
• Misleading or harmful content
• Spam
• Illegal content

OpenPost may remove content or restrict accounts that violate community standards, website rules, or applicable laws.

17. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection, security, or moderation services.

Some data may be processed by third-party tools used for hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, backups, or website functionality.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, features, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

19. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, account deletion, content removal, or support, contact us at: admin@openpost.in

Website: https://openpost.in