1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you register for a DoBags account, we collect:
- Username and display name
- Email address
- Password (stored as a cryptographic hash)
- User type (Consumer, Influencer, or Business)
- Avatar color preference
- Optional: bio, website URL, and profile information
1.2 Content You Share
We collect and store the content you post on our platform, including:
- Photos and images of bags and accessories
- Post titles, descriptions, and reviews
- Comments and replies
- Tags and categories you assign to posts
- Like, save, and follow activity
1.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you use DoBags, we automatically collect:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and interaction data
- Timestamps of your activities
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Account Management: To create and maintain your account, authenticate your identity, and provide customer support
- Platform Operation: To display your posts, enable social interactions (likes, comments, follows), and personalize your feed
- Communication: To send you service-related notifications, security alerts, and optional marketing communications (with your consent)
- Safety & Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services
We do not sell your personal data to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. Your information is used solely to operate and improve the DoBags platform.
3. Data Storage & Security
We take the security of your data seriously:
- All data is stored on Cloudflare's secure infrastructure with industry-standard encryption
- Passwords are hashed using cryptographic algorithms before storage
- Images are stored in encrypted object storage (Cloudflare R2)
- Database connections use TLS encryption
- Access to production systems is restricted to authorized personnel only
Important: While we implement robust security measures, no online service can guarantee 100% security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account credentials.
4. Cookies & Tracking
DoBags uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in during your session
- Remember your preferences (such as display settings)
- Analyze platform usage and performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features, such as staying logged in.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Cloudflare (hosting, CDN, D1 database, R2 storage) — these providers are contractually bound to protect your data
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Safety Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of DoBags, our users, or the public
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@dobags.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. When you delete your account:
- Your profile information is permanently deleted within 30 days
- Your posts and comments may be retained in anonymized form for platform analytics
- Images stored in R2 are deleted within 30 days
- Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention)
8. Children's Privacy
DoBags is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
DoBags operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using DoBags, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date
- Notify active users via email or platform notification
- Require re-acknowledgment of the updated policy where legally required
Your continued use of DoBags after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: admin@dobags.com
- Address: DoBags Privacy Department, San Francisco, CA 94102
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.