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How TheYard collects, uses, discloses, retains, and deletes account, content, usage, and safety data.
Last updated August 28, 2026
This policy applies to TheYard websites and mobile apps. The TheYard service operator is responsible for the processing described here and can be reached at support@jointheyard.co or legal@jointheyard.co.
TheYard collects authentication information such as email address and verification state; profile information such as name, handle, avatar, school or program, interests, biography, and links; and the policy version and age attestation accepted for the account.
TheYard stores content you choose to provide, including posts, comments, discussions, group content, photos, videos, messages, follows, reactions, reports, blocks, support requests, and account settings.
TheYard processes session cookies, IP address, browser or device information, push-notification tokens when enabled, app interactions, viewed content, search and navigation activity, performance information, security events, and error or crash details.
TheYard does not use advertising identifiers, sell personal information, or track people across other companies' apps and websites for advertising.
Information is used to create and secure accounts, maintain sessions, personalize feeds, deliver posts and messages, process uploads, operate groups and discussions, provide notifications, answer support requests, prevent abuse, investigate reports, and improve reliability.
Messages are not public, but relevant message content may be reviewed after a report or when needed for safety, support, legal compliance, or service integrity. Moderator access is restricted and logged where supported.
Supabase processes authentication, database, storage, row-level authorization, and email workflow data. Vercel hosts and delivers the web application. Cloudflare Turnstile processes anti-abuse signals during signup. Apple and Google process social authentication when selected.
YouTube processes requests and playback data when an embedded YouTube player is loaded. TheYard also uses first-party analytics and operational logging stored in its production systems. Push delivery may use Apple Push Notification service and Firebase Cloud Messaging when notifications are configured and enabled.
Public profiles and content can be viewed by others and may be indexed where the product marks them public. Private messages, restricted groups, reports, and account records are limited by authorization controls, except when disclosure is required for service operation, safety, or law.
TheYard may disclose information to service providers acting on its behalf, to protect users or the service, in response to lawful process, or as part of a properly notified business transfer. It does not share data for cross-app advertising.
Account and content data is kept while the account is active and as needed to operate the service. Operational logs, backups, anti-abuse records, and reported-content evidence may remain for a limited period based on security, legal, and recovery needs.
Permanent deletion is available in Settings > Account security and at the public account-deletion page. It deletes the Supabase Auth user, profile, user-authored content, relationships, device registrations, and media stored under the account. Limited moderation evidence may remain without a profile link when needed for safety or legal obligations.
TheYard uses HTTPS in transit, Supabase row-level security, protected administrative routes, contextual permissions, and access controls. No service can guarantee absolute security.
You can edit profile data, disable notifications, block members, report content, delete your account, or contact support@jointheyard.co for access, correction, or privacy questions.
TheYard accounts are intended only for people age 18 or older. The service may feature public performances involving schools, but it is not directed to children and does not permit minors to create accounts.
Report suspected child exploitation immediately through the in-app report tools and to support@jointheyard.co. TheYard preserves and reports confirmed illegal material as required by law.
Privacy and support questions: support@jointheyard.co. Legal notices: legal@jointheyard.co.
