OriginDot is a privacy-first social platform that prioritizes user well-being over engagement manipulation and data exploitation. It offers authentic connection without surveillance.

How is OriginDot different from other social media platforms?

Unlike traditional social media, OriginDot doesn't track users, exploit personal data, or use manipulation tactics to increase engagement. It's designed as an ethical alternative focused on digital wellbeing.

Is OriginDot free to use?

Yes, OriginDot is free to use. Our business model doesn't rely on data exploitation or advertising, ensuring user privacy is never compromised.

Who created OriginDot?

OriginDot was created by the Psyque team, founded by Felix and Javi who met during a 2023 codicon project and are committed to building ethical social technology.

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Privacy Policy for OriginDot

We're building OriginDot, a privacy-first social platform that prioritizes user well-being over engagement manipulation.

Psyque.net ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our OriginDot platform (the "Platform"). Our approach is "Privacy by Design," meaning our systems are built from the ground up to protect your data.

1. Our Guiding Principles

We do not sell your data. Ever.
We do not profile you for advertisers. Our business model is subscription-based, so we don't need to.
We practice data minimization. We only collect the data necessary to provide and improve our service.
We are transparent. We aim to be clear about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect a username, email address, and a hashed password. We also collect information related to your subscription status.
User-Generated Content: Any content you create or share on the Platform, such as posts, messages, and profile information.
Well-being Dashboard Data: You may have access to a well-being dashboard to monitor your digital habits. This data is for your use and is not used by us for any other purpose.
Technical & Usage Information: We may collect basic log data for security and operational purposes, such as your IP address, browser type, and interactions with the Platform. This data is used for troubleshooting and security monitoring and is not used to track you across other services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To Provide and Maintain the Service: To operate the Platform, authenticate you, and display your content.
To Process Subscriptions: To manage your subscription payments and status.
To Communicate With You: To send you service-related notifications, updates, or respond to your support requests.
For Security and Safety: To protect the Platform and our users from fraud, abuse, and security risks.
To Improve the Platform: We may use aggregated and anonymized data to understand how our Platform is used and how we can improve it.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent: We may share information if you give us your explicit consent to do so.
Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers for functions like payment processing or cloud hosting (e.g., Google Kubernetes Engine). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to comply with a law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

5. Data Security

We implement a "zero trust" security model and use modern security measures to protect your information. Our infrastructure is built on a secure tech stack, including Deno, TypeScript, and SurrealDB, and deployed on Google Kubernetes Engine with robust cloud security controls.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Platform. You can delete your account at any time, which will result in the deletion of your personal information.

7. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

As a user, you have rights over your personal data. In line with GDPR, these rights include:

The right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data.
The right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
The right to data portability: You can request that we provide you with your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and, where appropriate, through a notification on the Platform.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@psyque.net.