Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 3, 2026
Your Privacy Matters
Now We Speak is built with privacy at its core. We understand that many of our contributors have escaped oppressive regimes and that protecting their identity can be a matter of personal safety. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
- Account information: Email address, display name, and password (hashed, never stored in plain text).
- Story content: The stories, summaries, and metadata you choose to share.
- Display preferences: Your choice of anonymous, pseudonym, or real name attribution.
- Optional information: Real name (encrypted at rest), country of residence, and profile details you choose to provide.
How We Protect Your Data
- Real names are encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption and are never displayed publicly without explicit consent.
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with a high work factor.
- All connections use HTTPS/TLS encryption in transit.
- Database access is restricted and monitored through audit logging.
- You can publish stories anonymously or under a pseudonym.
How We Use Your Information
- To display your stories according to your chosen attribution preference.
- To verify story authenticity through our moderation process.
- To send you email notifications about your submissions (you can opt out).
- To maintain platform security and prevent abuse.
We never sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising or profiling.
Your Rights
- Access your personal data at any time through your profile settings.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Update your display preferences at any time.
- Withdraw published stories (unpublished drafts can be deleted directly).
Cookies
We use a single session cookie to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party advertising cookies.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, please reach out through the contact information on our About page.