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Last updated: July 2026
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.
Who We Are
Postlap is a knowledge community for foodservice entrepreneurs. We provide practical content, resources, and community features to help restaurant owners, operators, and aspiring founders start, operate, and grow stronger food businesses. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including: (1) Account information: name, email address, password (encrypted), and profile details when you create an account; (2) Content you submit: posts, comments, reports, and feedback; (3) Newsletter subscriptions: email address and optional name; (4) Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies; (5) Djery interactions: if you express interest in Djery through Postlap, we collect your business type, role, and operational needs to connect you with the relevant team.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: provide and improve Postlap; send newsletters you have subscribed to; moderate content and enforce community guidelines; analyze how content is consumed; connect interested users with Djery when relevant; and ensure platform security. We never sell your personal information to third parties.
Content and Community Data
Your posts, comments, and profile information are visible to other community members as part of the normal functioning of Postlap. Your email address is never publicly displayed. Published content may be indexed by search engines. You can request deletion of your content or account at any time.
Djery Relationship
Postlap is editorially independent from Djery. If you express interest in Djery through Postlap (e.g., clicking a Djery CTA or submitting an early-access form), your contact information and expressed needs will be shared with the Djery team for follow-up. This data transfer is separate from your Postlap community activity and is governed by this policy.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and measure content engagement. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect login and certain features.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, email delivery (Resend), and image storage (Cloudinary). These services have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, JWT authentication with refresh tokens, rate limiting, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can update your profile at any time through your account settings. To request data deletion or export, contact us. We will respond within applicable legal timeframes. Deleting your account removes your personal information but may preserve anonymized contribution records.
Data Retention
We retain your account information as long as your account is active. Published content and anonymized analytics may be retained after account deletion for platform integrity. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, after which their email is removed from active mailing lists.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Postlap after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data requests, contact us through our contact page or email us directly at contact@postlap.com.