Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Iceberg Threads collects, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over your data. By using the platform, you agree to the practices described here.

Last updated: April 2026 Privacy questions: icebergthreads@gmail.com

1. Information We Collect

What Data We Gather

We collect only the data necessary to provide and improve the platform. This includes information you give us directly and data collected automatically when you use the service.

Account Data

When you register via Google Sign-In (Firebase Authentication), we receive your display name, email address, and profile photo URL as provided by Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.

User Content

Any iceberg charts, comments, collection names, or other content you create or publish on the platform is stored in our database and associated with your account.

Usage Data

We may collect information about how you interact with the platform, such as pages visited, charts viewed, features used, and time spent. This data is used in aggregate to understand how the service is being used.

Technical Data

We may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system for security, fraud prevention, and platform compatibility purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

Our Purposes for Processing Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

→To provide the core functionality of the platform, including account creation, chart creation, collaboration, and comments.
→To personalize your experience, such as displaying your profile, your created charts, and your collections.
→To analyze how the platform is used in order to fix bugs, improve performance, and develop new features.
→To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and violations of our Terms of Service.
→To comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and enforce our policies.

3. Cookies & Tracking

How We Use Cookies

Iceberg Threads and its third-party service providers use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and serve relevant advertising.

Essential Cookies

Required for the platform to function. These include session cookies set by Firebase Authentication to keep you logged in. They cannot be disabled without breaking the service.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, time spent, errors encountered). This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to individual users.

Advertising Cookies

Set by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) to serve interest-based ads. These cookies track browsing activity across websites. You can opt out via your browser settings or Google Ad Settings.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features of the platform from working correctly.

4. Advertising

Third-Party Ads on Iceberg Threads

Iceberg Threads may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide targeted advertisements.

The data collected by advertising partners is governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control the data collection or targeting practices of third-party advertisers. We do not sell your personal data to advertisers.

How to Opt Out of Interest-Based Ads

You can manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ad Settings . You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies via the NAI opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org.

5. Data Storage & Security

Where Your Data Lives

All user data is stored and processed using Google Firebase, a platform operated by Google LLC. Your data may be stored on servers located in the United States or other countries where Google operates its infrastructure.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Cloud Firestore

Stores your account profile, chart data, comments, and collections.

Firebase Auth

Manages authentication via Google Sign-In. We do not store your Google password.

Firebase Hosting

Serves the platform's frontend. Access logs may be retained for security and performance purposes.

7. Your Rights

GDPR, CCPA & Global Privacy Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at icebergthreads@gmail.com.

✓Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

✓Right to Deletion
Request that we delete your account and associated personal data. You can also do this directly from your account settings.

✓Right to Portability
Request a machine-readable export of your personal data.

✓Right to Correction
Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

✓Right to Object
Object to our processing of your data for direct marketing or interest-based advertising purposes.

✓Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.

To submit a privacy request, email icebergthreads@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days. If you are located in the EU/EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Policy on Minors

Iceberg Threads is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at icebergthreads@gmail.com.

If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

9. Changes to This Policy

How We Update This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users via email or an in-app notice.

Continued use of Iceberg Threads after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

Privacy Questions & Requests

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

✉ icebergthreads@gmail.com Use the Contact Form →

This policy applies to all users of Iceberg Threads. For the rules governing your use of the platform, please review our Terms of Service.