Terms of Service

Welcome to Scribbits

Hi there! Scribbits is my personal journal and storytelling platform where I share stories about gardening, electronics, building projects, and life experiences. By using this site, you're agreeing to these simple terms.

This is a personal project, not a commercial service, but I still want everyone to have a good experience here.

Using the Site

You're welcome here if you:

• Are respectful to others in comments and interactions
• Don't post spam, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Don't try to break or misuse the site's functionality
• Understand this is a personal hobby project, not a professional service

Your Account & Data

When you create an account, I store your email, username, and login details (or Google login info if you choose that option). Your data is kept secure and private - I use standard security practices and only keep what's necessary for the site to work.

Your data is used only to:

• Let you log in and use your account
• Send you notifications if you've opted in
• Display your username/profile in comments and posts

I won't sell your data or use it for advertising. If you want your account deleted, you can do so on your profile page.

Content You Post

If you comment or contribute content, you keep ownership of what you write. However, by posting it here, you give me permission to display it on the site. I may need to remove content that's inappropriate or doesn't fit the site's purpose.

Please only post content you have the right to share.

Important Disclaimers

This is a personal hobby project, so:

• No guarantees: The site might go down, have bugs, or change unexpectedly
• Limited liability: I'm not responsible for any problems, data loss, or issues you might experience
• Personal opinions: Content reflects my personal views and experiences
• External links: I'm not responsible for other websites I might link to

Privacy & European Law

I respect your privacy and comply with European data protection laws (GDPR) to the best of my ability as an individual. You have the right to:

• Know what data I have about you
• Request corrections to your data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Changes & Contact

I might update these terms occasionally. I'll try to let regular users know about significant changes.

Questions, concerns, or want to delete your account? Just email me at info[at]scribbits[dot]com - I'm a real person and I'll do my best to help!