Effective Date: 2/1/2026

Tailboard (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://tailboard.net. Protecting the privacy of our members is a core priority. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

This policy applies only to information collected through our website and related online services.

By using Tailboard, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account or interact with Tailboard, you may provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Username

• Profile information (role, department, experience, bio, profile image, header image)

• Content you post, including on:

  • The Line

  • Dispatch

  • Debriefs

  • Groups

  • Pages

• Messages or communications you send to us

• Any additional information you choose to include in your profile or posts

You control the content you publish. Content you post may be visible to other members depending on your privacy settings and where it is posted.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use Tailboard, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Date and time of access

• Pages visited

• Referring/exit pages

This information is used for site operation, security, analytics, and improving functionality. It is not used for advertising.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain Tailboard

• Provide access to features such as The Line, Dispatch, Debriefs, Groups, and Pages

• Manage user accounts and profiles

• Enable community recognition through Merits

• Improve site performance and usability

• Respond to inquiries and provide support

• Send service-related emails (account updates, security notifications, system changes)

• Detect, prevent, and address misuse, fraud, or security issues

Tailboard does not sell your personal data.
Tailboard does not serve third-party advertisements.

3. Cookies

Tailboard uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain login sessions

• Store user preferences

• Improve performance and reliability

• Analyze usage trends

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.

4. Member Content and Visibility

Tailboard is a community platform. Information you choose to publish—such as posts, comments, Dispatch questions, Debriefs, and profile details—may be visible to other members depending on where and how you share it.

Please consider the professional nature of the platform when posting content.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online system can guarantee complete security.

Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as your account remains active or as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce community standards

If you delete your account, certain content you posted may remain visible if it has been shared within community discussions, but it may be anonymized where appropriate.

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Request restriction of processing

• Object to certain types of processing

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us.

We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may request:

• Disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected

• Deletion of personal data (subject to legal exceptions)

Tailboard does not sell personal data.

Requests may be submitted by contacting us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of Tailboard after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.