Community Platform (Discourse) Privacy Notice

NOUMENA operates an online community powered by Discourse, where users can participate in discussions, share insights, and interact with other community members. This section explains how personal data is collected and processed when using the NOUMENA Community. For general details on how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

1. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

When you use the NOUMENA Community, we collect and process the following types of data:

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, and optional profile details.
  • Community Activity: This includes posts, replies, private messages, likes, and interactions within the platform.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information for security, analytics, and platform functionality.
  • Cookies & Tracking: Discourse uses cookies to manage sessions, improve user experience, and for basic analytics.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the community platform (e.g., account management, access control).
  • To moderate content and ensure compliance with our community guidelines.
  • To improve user experience by analyzing usage trends and platform engagement.
  • To protect the platform from misuse (e.g., preventing spam, abuse, or security threats).

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process data based on:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide and manage your community account.
  • Legitimate interest – for community moderation, platform security, and improvement.
  • Consent – when you voluntarily share content, sign up for notifications, or adjust privacy settings.

4. Data Sharing & Hosting

The NOUMENA Community is hosted by Discourse, meaning some data may be processed outside the EEA.
When transferring data internationally, we ensure compliance through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal safeguards.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your account data as long as you remain an active user.
If you delete your account, personal data will be erased or anonymized, except where required by law.
Some user-generated content (e.g., forum posts) may be anonymized rather than deleted to maintain discussion integrity.

6. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and objection to certain processing activities. To learn more about your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us at dataprotection@noumenadigital.com.

7. Contact & More Information

For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at dataprotection@noumenadigital.com.

For general data processing information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Changes

The company last updated these terms on February 13, 2025, and may update these terms again.