Privacy Policy

- Last Updated: April 14, 2025

Welcome to Divan, a digital community hosted at divan.ac and powered by the Bettermode community platform. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with Divan.

By using Divan, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.


1. Who We Are

  • Divan is the owner and operator of this community space, responsible for managing content, user engagement, and community guidelines.

  • Bettermode is the technology provider powering the Divan platform. Bettermode may process certain user data to provide infrastructure, analytics, and support services.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you engage with Divan:

a. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Profile photo (if uploaded)

  • Job title, company, or biography (if provided voluntarily)

b. Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Device type and browser

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Activity logs and community interactions

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to provide core functionality, track engagement, and improve performance. You may adjust cookie preferences through your browser.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide access to Divan’s features and content

  • Personalize your user experience

  • Respond to support inquiries and feedback

  • Monitor usage and community health

  • Improve the community and ensure platform security

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements


4. How Information May Be Shared

We do not sell your personal data. However, your information may be shared in the following ways:

  • With Bettermode: As our platform provider, Bettermode may process and store data to maintain the platform and provide technical support.

  • With Third-Party Vendors: We may engage trusted service providers (e.g., analytics tools, cloud infrastructure) who are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

  • As Legally Required: We may disclose personal data when required by law, regulation, or legal process.


5. Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes data encryption, secure access controls, and periodic reviews of our practices.

While we strive to protect your information, no system can be completely secure. Use of the platform is at your own risk.


6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request data deletion or restriction of processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.


7. External Links

Divan may contain links to external websites or content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.


8. Children’s Privacy

Divan is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without verifiable parental consent.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. All updates will be posted here, and we may notify users of material changes through the community or via email.


10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, feedback, or data-related requests, please contact:

Divan
Email: [[email protected]]
Website: https://divan.com

For platform-related issues or data handled by the underlying technology provider:

Bettermode
Email: [[email protected]]
Website: https://bettermode.com