Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

We are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it when you visit Hmong Xov Xwm.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect the following information when you sign in with your Google account:

Your display name
Your email address
Your profile picture

If you do not sign in, we do not collect any personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

To display your name and photo alongside your comments
To allow you to delete your own comments
To verify admin access

We do not sell or share your data with any third parties.

3. Data Storage

Comments you submit are stored in Firestore (Google Cloud) and include:

The comment text
Your name, email, and profile picture
The date and time of submission

Your login session is saved in your browser's localStorage so you remain signed in between visits.

4. Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google) We use Firebase Authentication for sign-in, Firestore for storing news and comments, and Firebase Hosting to serve this website.

YouTube Some articles include embedded YouTube videos. When you watch a video, YouTube may collect data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Sign-In Login is handled via Google OAuth popup. Google processes your credentials according to the Google Privacy Policy.

5. Your Rights

You can delete your own comments at any time
You can sign out at any time — your session will be removed from your browser
You can request deletion of your personal data stored in our database

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

✉ [email protected]