Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 28, 2025

LightMyFire ("we," "us," or "our") is a project operated by Revel Editions, a SASU domiciliated in France. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is:
Revel Editions, SASU
[Your Company's Full Address in France]
[Your Contact Email, e.g., legal@lightmyfire.com]

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in several ways:

  • Personal Data You Provide: When you register for an account, we collect your email address, a hashed password, and a username.
  • User-Generated Content: When you add to a lighter's story, we collect the content you provide, which may include text, images, links to songs (YouTube URLs), and location names.
  • Transaction Data: If you purchase stickers, we will collect payment and shipping information (processed by a third-party payment processor, e.g., Stripe or PayPal).
  • Technical Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit, such as your IP address and cookie data, which is necessary for authentication and security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account.
  • Provide the core service of the website.
  • Display your contributions on lighter pages.
  • Implement gamification features (levels, trophies) and anti-spam measures.
  • Process your sticker orders.
  • Moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a Contract: To provide the services you requested upon signing up.
  • Legitimate Interests: For security, moderation, and anti-spam, which are necessary for the proper functioning of our service.
  • Consent: For any non-essential cookies or marketing communications (which you can opt-out of).

5. Data Sharing and Processors

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Supabase: Our backend provider, who stores our database, user authentication data, and file uploads. They act as a data processor on our behalf.
  • Payment Processors: To handle sticker sales.

5.1. Cookies

We use essential cookies to manage user sessions, authentication, and preferences. We also use non-essential cookies for analytics and to improve user experience, only with your explicit consent. You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner displayed on your first visit.

5.2. Location Data

When you create a "location" post, you have the option to provide geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude). This data is used to display the lighter's journey on a map. This information is publicly visible on the lighter's page. You are responsible for the accuracy and privacy implications of any location data you choose to share.

5.3. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested, or for other essential purposes such as complying with our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As you are protected by GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"):Request deletion of your data. You can delete your own contributions at any time from your "My Profile" page.
  • Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Object: Object to our processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address listed above.