Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 18 November 2025
Website: oum.wtf
Platform Name: Open University Media

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Open University Media (“we”, “our”, “the Platform”) collects, uses, stores, manages, and protects information when users (“you”, “your”) access or interact with the website oum.wtf.

Open University Media is primarily an anonymous student discussion forum. We respect your privacy and are committed to maintaining a secure, responsible, and legally compliant environment.

By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any section of this Policy, you must discontinue use of the Platform immediately.

This Policy complies with applicable laws in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2011.

2. Information We Collect

Open University Media is designed to protect anonymity. We do not request personal details such as:

  • Full name

  • Address

  • Phone number

  • College ID

  • Government ID

However, like many websites, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage-related information.

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account on the Platform, we collect:

  • Your email address

  • A password (securely hashed and never stored in plain text)

  • Verification status (whether the email has been confirmed)

Your email address is used only for:

  1. Account creation

  2. Login authentication

  3. Password recovery

  4. Mandatory email verification

  5. Communication from moderators (e.g., rule violation notices, appeals)

Your email is never displayed publicly, never shared with other users, and never sold.

2.2 Technical Data

When you access the Platform, we may collect:

  • IP address (temporarily retained)

  • Browser and device information

  • Operating system information

  • Date and time of access

  • General location (approximate, city-level)

  • Diagnostic and error logs

  • Security logs (e.g., suspicious activity detection)

This data helps maintain security, functionality, and stability.

2.3 Cookies and Functional Identifiers

We may use cookies for:

  • Session management

  • Account login persistence

  • Security features

  • Load balancing

  • Basic analytics

We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural tracking, or cross-site profiling.

2.4 User-Generated Content

Content you post (messages, comments, reports, feedback) is stored and moderated according to our Terms & Conditions. This content generally does not include your personal identity unless you voluntarily disclose it, which is discouraged.

3. How We Use the Collected Information

Collected data is used strictly for the following purposes:

3.1 Account Management

We use your email for:

  • Creating your account

  • Logging you in

  • Verifying your identity

  • Resetting forgotten passwords

  • Moderator communication (only when necessary)

We never use your email for advertising or marketing purposes.

3.2 Moderation and Safety

To:

  • Detect harmful or illegal content

  • Prevent harassment, abuse, and threats

  • Maintain community guidelines

  • Respond to misconduct

  • Block malicious users or bots

3.3 Security

To protect the Platform from:

  • Hacking attempts

  • Spam

  • Automated abuse

  • Denial-of-Service attacks

  • Fraudulent activity

3.4 Analytics

We may use anonymized analytics for:

  • Understanding user behaviour

  • Improving site design and performance

  • Identifying common issues

  • Maintaining popularity of categories or discussions

We do not use analytics for advertising or personal profiling.

3.5 Legal Compliance

We may disclose minimal information when required by:

  • Indian law

  • Court orders

  • Law enforcement authorities

Such disclosure is limited to what is legally necessary.

4. AI Moderation and Automated Decision-Making

Open University Media uses automated AI-based systems to screen user-generated content. This may include:

  • Detecting harmful language

  • Identifying illegal content

  • Flagging content for human review

  • Filtering non-English posts

  • Enforcing swearing limits and safety rules

Users accept that AI moderation:

  • May occasionally make mistakes

  • May approve or reject content incorrectly

  • Does not constitute a perfect judgment system

For severe cases, human moderators intervene before final decisions are made.

5. Anonymity and Limited Data Storage

We intentionally store as little personal information as possible. Our approach is:

5.1 No Identity Collection

We do not request or require:

  • Names

  • Photos

  • Contact details

  • Personal documents

  • Real-life identifiers

Users are strongly advised not to include any personal details in posts.

5.2 Temporary IP Logs

We may retain IP addresses temporarily for:

  • Security

  • Abuse prevention

  • Investigations of serious violations

After a short period, IPs are anonymized or deleted unless they are linked to:

  • Illegal content

  • Threats of violence

  • Harassment

  • Attempts to hack or harm the Platform

5.3 Data Minimization

We only collect what is strictly required for safe operation.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade user information.

Information is shared only in the following cases:

6.1 Legal Requirements

If required by:

  • Courts

  • Law enforcement agencies

  • Applicable Indian laws

  • Cybercrime authorities

We may share technical logs or content.

6.2 Security Protection

We may disclose information to:

  • Prevent cyberattacks

  • Block malicious behaviour

  • Investigate harmful conduct

6.3 Moderation and Operations

Internal access by trained moderators may occur to:

  • Review content

  • Investigate reports

  • Respond to abuse cases

Moderators are bound by confidentiality and compliance policies.

7. Content Retention Policy

7.1 User Content

Content you post may remain on the Platform until:

  • You delete it (if such features exist)

  • It is removed for rule violations

  • It is flagged and taken down

  • It becomes irrelevant or outdated

7.2 Deleted Content

When you remove content:

  • It is removed from public view immediately

  • Backups or cached versions may remain for a limited time

  • Logs related to severe violations may be retained for legal reasons

7.3 Logs and Technical Data

Technical logs are retained only for short durations unless tied to:

  • Security events

  • Illegal activities

  • Moderation cases requiring retention

8. Security Measures

We employ reasonable security practices under Indian law, including:

  • Firewall protections

  • Rate-limiting

  • Automated threat detection

  • AI-based harmful content filtering

  • Secure server configurations

  • Strict internal access control

  • Limited data retention policies

No system is completely foolproof, but we take all reasonable steps to secure user data and prevent unauthorized access.

9. Third-Party Services

The Platform may use the following third-party tools:

  • Basic analytics services

  • CDN (Content Delivery Network)

  • Hosting providers

  • Moderation AI tools

  • Security monitoring systems

These services do not receive personal identity data, except for technical metadata needed for security or performance.

We do not use third-party advertising platforms or tracking networks.

10. User Rights

Although the Platform is anonymous, users have the right to:

  • Request content removal

  • Request clarification about moderation

  • Report harmful posts

  • Contact support for legal concerns

  • Appeal moderation decisions where applicable

Due to anonymity, we cannot identify or restore deleted anonymous posts once removed.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children below 16 years of age.

Minors using the Platform should do so with responsible supervision.
Any content involving minors in inappropriate contexts is removed immediately and may be reported to authorities.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the Platform after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related concerns, moderation questions, or legal matters, you may contact:

Email: support@oum.wtf
Subject Line: “Privacy Policy Inquiry”

14. Acceptance of the Privacy Policy

By using Open University Media, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.