Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 11, 2026
Contact: legal@ringo.sh
This Privacy Policy explains how RINGO collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Service at https://ringo.sh.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Account information (such as an email address) when you sign up or sign in;
- User Content you create, upload, or store (such as documents, blocks, and published chapters);
- usage and device information (such as pages viewed, actions taken, IP address, browser type, and approximate location derived from IP);
- cookies, local storage, and similar technologies used for functionality and analytics;
- communications you send to us (such as support requests).
2. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- provide and operate the Service;
- save, sync, and display your writing and published content;
- maintain security, prevent abuse, and debug issues;
- understand and improve the Service (including analytics);
- communicate with you about the Service (such as account-related messages or support).
3. Legal Bases (Where Applicable)
Where required by law, we process personal data based on one or more of the following: performance of a contract, legitimate interests, consent, and compliance with legal obligations.
4. How We Share Information
We may share information with:
- service providers that help us operate the Service (such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and AI providers);
- authorities or other parties when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and the integrity of the Service;
- parties involved in a business transaction (such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets), subject to appropriate safeguards.
If you publish content to public areas (such as Resonance), that content is public.
5. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
6. Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce these policies.
7. Security
We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
8. Your Choices and Rights
You may be able to access, update, or delete certain information through the Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings (some features may not work without cookies). Depending on your location, you may have additional rights (for example, under GDPR/UK GDPR or CCPA/CPRA).
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required by local law). If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us.
10. Contact
Privacy questions or requests? Contact legal@ringo.sh.