Privacy Policy for Icians Underground
Effective Date: May 18, 2025
Welcome to Icians Underground (“we,” “our,” or “this platform”), located at https://icians.xyz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information when you use this platform. Please read it carefully before using the site.
1. Who Runs This Website?
This website is independently created and operated by a student of Initao College, using the admin username Admin. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially endorsed by Initao College or any of its faculty or departments.
All management, moderation, and technical work is handled by me, the Admin — a fellow student. This platform is a personal initiative and operates under my full responsibility.
2. What Information We Collect
We only collect basic user information needed to create and operate your account on this platform. This includes:
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Full Name (optional)
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Username
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Email Address (for registration and login purposes)
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Password (encrypted and not visible to Admin)
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Profile Information (if you choose to add bio, photo, interests, etc.)
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Posts, Comments, and Group Activity
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Login Timestamps and IP Address (automatically logged for security)
We do not use cookies for tracking, and we do not collect any sensitive personal data like student IDs, grades, financial records, or medical information.
3. How Your Information Is Used
The information you provide is used for:
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Creating and maintaining your account
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Allowing you to post, comment, and join groups
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Displaying your profile to other users
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Moderating content to ensure community safety
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Improving the user experience over time
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to anyone — ever.
4. How Your Information Is Protected
We use basic security practices to protect your information, including:
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Encrypted password storage (handled by OSSN’s built-in system)
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Limited admin access (only one Admin, no third-party team)
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Manual moderation to prevent abuse or spam
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Regular review of active user activity for suspicious behavior
However, please be aware that this platform is built on a free, open-source system with no professional security guarantees. While I do my best to protect your data, I cannot guarantee perfect security. Use this platform at your own discretion.
5. What You Should Avoid Sharing
To protect yourself and others, please avoid sharing sensitive personal details, such as:
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Your real-time location
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Student IDs, grades, or private school information
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Personal contact numbers
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Passwords or credentials from other platforms
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Financial or medical details
This is a public student community — always think before you post.
6. Account Deletion and Data Removal
You have the right to request:
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Account deactivation or deletion
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Removal of posts or profile information
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Edits or updates to your data
Simply contact Admin through the platform or email (if available), and your request will be processed manually. Note that deleted content may not be recoverable.
7. Legal Disclaimer
Icians Underground is not affiliated with Initao College and does not represent its faculty, staff, or policies.
All content shared on this platform is user-generated. The Admin is not liable for the accuracy of student posts or user-generated information.
This platform is intended solely for social and academic connection among students. It is not an official school communication tool.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to report a privacy issue, you may contact Admin directly inside the platform or by the contact email admin@icians.xyz
9. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect technical changes or community needs. Users will be notified on the platform when major changes occur. Continued use of the platform means you accept any updated terms.
Summary
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We respect your privacy and collect only essential data.
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Your data is not sold, shared, or misused.
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You have control over your posts and account.
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This is a student-run, unofficial platform, and usage is voluntary.
Thank you for being part of Icians Underground. Let’s keep this community safe, honest, and helpful for everyone.
— Admin