Privacy Policy

1. What this policy covers

This page explains what personal data Botrose Forum collects, why we collect it, and how you can exercise your rights. It applies to anyone who browses the forum, creates an account, posts a build log, or contacts us through the site. We keep things straightforward: we only ask for what we need to run a community for hobby robot builders.

2. Data we collect

The categories of data we process depend on how you use the forum:

• Account and profile data: display name, email address, and any details you add to your public profile such as your city or the type of robots you build.
• Content you post: build logs, replies, troubleshooting notes, and photos or diagrams you upload to the forum.
• Contact form data: your name, email address, and the contents of any message you send to us.
• Technical data: browser type, device information, IP address, and pages you visit, collected through standard server logs and analytics.

3. Cookies and analytics

Botrose Forum uses cookies to keep you logged in and to remember your preferences, such as which forum categories you follow. We also use a privacy-respecting analytics tool to understand which threads are useful and where visitors get stuck. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some forum features may not work as smoothly without them.

4. Why we process your data

We process personal data for clear, limited purposes:

• To run the forum: authenticate your account, display your posts, and moderate content to keep the space safe.
• To respond to your enquiries when you contact us through the form or by email.
• To improve the site: understand which topics are popular and fix technical issues.
• To meet legal obligations where South African law or the GDPR applies to you.

5. Storage and third-party processors

Your data is stored on secure servers. We share personal data only with service providers that help us operate the forum, such as hosting providers, analytics tools, and email services. These processors act on our instructions and are bound by data protection agreements. We do not sell your personal data to anyone, and we do not use it for advertising profiles.

6. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. You can also ask us to restrict processing, object to it, or request a portable copy of your data. Where you have given consent, you may withdraw it at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below and we will respond within 30 days.

7. Honest communication

Botrose Forum is a community space run by hobbyists. We do not make misleading claims about products, services, or results, and we do not post fake endorsements or reviews. Any opinions shared in threads are the views of individual members, not the forum as a whole. We do not pretend to be affiliated with any brand or manufacturer mentioned in discussions.

8. Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or want to make a privacy request, reach us at: