1. What We Collect

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your institutional email address (used for domain verification only)
• A display name you choose (publicly visible)
• Content you voluntarily submit — posts, comments, bios, and profile information

We do not collect payment information, location data, or device identifiers. All data is stored locally in your browser's localStorage and is not transmitted to any external server.

2. How We Use It

• To verify you are a current student at an allowed institution
• To display your profile and content to other verified users
• To enable core features such as posting, commenting, and liking

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Content you post (posts, comments, display name) is visible to all verified users of the platform. Your email address is masked and never displayed publicly in full.

4. Data Storage

All Zilker Network data is stored in your local browser using localStorage. No data is stored on external servers at this time. Clearing your browser data or using a different browser will result in loss of your account data. We are not responsible for lost data resulting from browser storage clearing.

5. Your Rights

You may delete your account data at any time by clearing your browser's site data for this domain. You may update your display name and bio through your profile settings.

6. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at contact@zilkernetwork.app.