Privacy notice
Effective November 5, 2026. Questions go to sysop@twhbbs.com.
The board keeps what it needs to run and to protect itself, and doesn't sell your information or show ads.
| What | Why | Who can see it |
|---|---|---|
| Handle, call count, and last calls | Running the board | Other callers |
| Profile you fill in | Showing it to others | Your choice of members, buddies, or only you and the sysop |
| Email address | Your welcome letter and account notices | Sysop |
| Password | Logging in. Stored only as an Argon2 hash | Nobody |
| IP address, connection type, and call times | Security and abuse | Sysop |
| Public posts and file details | The forums and libraries | Other callers |
| Upload and download logs, with IP address and file hash | Security, copyright, and legal duties | Sysop |
| Private mail | Delivering it. Stored on the server, not encrypted, so the sysop could technically read it | You and the recipient, or the sysop if reported or needed for a legal duty |
| Chat and instant messages | Live delivery. Not stored, unless someone reports them | People in the conversation, and the sysop if reported |
| Game saves and scores | Playing | Scores are public |
AI moderation. When it's turned on, public posts, file descriptions, and questions to The Librarian may go to Anthropic's Claude service for review or answers, under that service's terms. Private mail, chat, and instant messages are never sent to an AI. Uploaded files aren't sent to one either.
Other companies involved. Hostinger hosts the server in Boston and handles the board's email. Telegram carries alerts to the sysop, with fixed text and no caller details.
Backups. Encrypted backups are made daily, and the board keeps the newest 14 on the server. Copies are also kept off the server by the sysop.
How long things are kept. Records are kept until they're removed by hand, and old logs may be cleared at any time. Copies may stay in backups for a while after deletion.
When information is shared. Only where the law requires it, such as a valid legal request, a report to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, or a copyright notice or counter-notice. Details in a counter-notice go to the person who sent the notice.
Your choices. You can change your profile and password on the board. Email the sysop to ask for a copy of your information or to close your account. Some records may need to stay. The board isn't for anyone under 18.