Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Sleepycomics.com ("we," "us," "the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information to operate, secure, and improve our Site. The types of data we collect are:

  • Account Data: When you sign up or update your profile, we collect:
    • Username (to identify you on the Site).
    • Email address (for account management, notifications, and communication).
    • Discord ID and Discord avatar (if you connect your Discord account for authentication or profile customization).
    • Password (securely hashed to protect your account).
    • Patreon account email (if you opt into premium features via Patreon integration).
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Site, including:
    • IP address (to detect and prevent unauthorized access or abuse).
    • User agent (to understand your browser and device for compatibility).
    • Login dates and times (to monitor account activity).
    • Session tokens (to maintain secure sessions during your visit).
    • Server logs (to track errors, performance, and security incidents).
  • Content: Any data you voluntarily upload or contribute, such as:
    • Profile avatars (to personalize your account).
    • Scenes and related media (e.g., images or clips you create or share).
    • Comments (e.g., on scenes or community posts).
    • Bios or other profile descriptions (to express yourself).

We only collect data necessary to provide our services and ensure the Site’s security and functionality. You can choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit your ability to use some features.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to deliver a safe, functional, and personalized experience on the Site. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Provide and Maintain the Site:
    • Enable account creation, login, and access to features.
    • Facilitate password resets and account recovery via email.
    • Send notifications (e.g., about new features, updates, or community activity) based on your preferences.
    • Connect your Patreon account to unlock premium features (if applicable).
    • Allow administrators to contact you regarding your account or contributions (e.g., moderation issues).
  • Secure the Site:
    • Monitor IP addresses and session tokens to detect and prevent unauthorized access, fraud, or abuse.
    • Analyze server logs to identify and resolve security threats or technical issues.
    • Enforce our Terms of Service and moderation policies.
  • Improve Functionality:
    • Analyze usage patterns (e.g., page visits, feature engagement) to optimize performance and user experience.
    • Ensure compatibility across browsers and devices using user agent data.
    • Develop new features based on aggregated, anonymized insights.
  • Support Community Features:
    • Display your username, avatar, scenes, comments, or bio to other users as part of your public profile or contributions.
    • Store and serve your uploaded content to make it accessible on the Site.

We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to operating the Site, such as selling your data to third parties. Your email address is used strictly for account-related purposes (e.g., notifications, password resets, admin communication, or Patreon integration) and is not shared publicly unless you explicitly choose to display it.

Cookies

We use cookies—small text files stored in your browser—to improve your experience on SleepyComics. Here’s how:

Essential Cookies: These are required to keep the site working, like managing sessions to keep you logged in. They’re always active and can’t be disabled without breaking core functionality.

Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to track site usage (e.g., page views, time spent, and general browsing patterns). This helps us understand how the site’s used and improve it. These cookies are optional—you can decline them via the cookie banner when you first visit, or adjust your choice later in your settings.

Your Rights

You can:

  • Access or update your account info via settings.
  • Request account deletion by emailing the site admin.

Third-Party Links

Our footer links to social media (e.g., X, Discord). Their privacy policies apply when you visit them.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is for users 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes take effect upon posting.

Contact Us

Email questions to red@sleepycomics.com.

Last updated: April 15, 2025