Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 8, 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how 22-LIFE collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our members -- veterans, first responders, and their families.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password. You may optionally provide a username, profile photo, bio, and military branch or service.
Verification Documents: If you apply for a verified badge, you may upload a DD-214 or professional credentials. These documents are reviewed by our admins and are never shared publicly or with third parties.
Content You Share: Posts, images, videos, stories, comments, and direct messages you create or send through the platform.
Usage Data: We collect basic usage information such as pages visited and features used to improve the platform. We do not sell this data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the 22-LIFE platform and its features
- Authenticate your identity and secure your account
- Review verification documents and grant verified status
- Send transactional emails such as password resets
- Moderate content and enforce community guidelines
- Display your profile and posts to other members as you choose
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or third-party marketers.
3. Anonymous Posting
When you post anonymously, your name and profile are hidden from other members. However, your account is still associated with anonymous posts internally for moderation and safety purposes. Support Room posts may display your verified role (Veteran or First Responder) even when posted anonymously.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers hosted by Railway (infrastructure) and Supabase (database and file storage). We use industry-standard encryption and access controls. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you by visiting your profile
- Edit your profile information at any time
- Delete your account at any time through Edit Profile → Delete Account. This permanently removes your profile, posts, and all associated data
- Request a copy of your data by contacting us at the email below
6. Children's Privacy
22-LIFE is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify members of material changes by posting a notice on the platform. Continued use of 22-LIFE after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:
privacy@22-life.com