🏛️Safety & Transparency
This page does not reflect any official or legally binding statements. It is on behalf of the user, to outline our dedication to transparency & fairness through our platform.
Our Core Values
Everything we build at Shimmy is guided by four fundamental principles:
🔍 Transparency
We operate in the open. Clear intentions, honest communication, and no hidden agendas.
🎨 Creative Ambition & Freedom
Your voice matters. Your ideas have power. We protect your right to create without exploitation.
👤 User First
Every decision starts with one question: Is this good for our users? Not our profits. You.
💧 Authenticity
Being authentically ourselves and authentic content is something we strive to encapsulate.
🛡️ Safety
Your security and wellbeing are non-negotiable. We build protection into every layer of Shimmy.
Safety: Built In, Not Bolted On
Safety remains a paramount consideration for the delivery of Shimmy. It is an elementary factor within the project that is crucial to the optimal user experience.
We are absolutely committed to:
Following industry best practices for platform safety
Championing security through every feature we build
Embedding clear-cut processes and procedures
Actively implementing and updating security measures
However, we're honest with you: Operating a public-facing product comes with inherent risks. We advise caution and encourage you to conduct necessary research before interacting with any platform, including Shimmy.
Transparency: No Secrets, No Surprises
Shimmy is a completely transparent entity with clear intentions and motives as a member-driven platform.
What this means in practice:
Parts of our codebase are open source and available to the public
Development materials are shared openly with the community
We use data ethically, with our members' best interests at heart
Decision-making processes are visible and accountable
This testifies to our commitment to being a truly community-driven project.
Protection of User Data
Your data belongs to you. Period.
We do not: ❌ Sell your data to third parties ❌ Use your information for algorithmic manipulation ❌ Share your details without explicit consent ❌ Profit from your personal information
We do: ✅ Encrypt your data ✅ Minimise data collection to only what's necessary ✅ Give you full control over your information ✅ Delete your data when you ask us to
Non-Custodial Financial Control
We will never have access to or custody over your money.
Your money is in your control all the time. Via our platform, finances are managed by:
Yourself - You maintain full control
3rd party payment facilitators - Licensed, regulated partners
Shimmy cannot access, freeze, or control your funds. Ever.
Audits & Compliance
For legal and regulatory compliance, especially with regard to financial markets, we conduct third-party audits.
In the meantime, we remain focused on:
🔒 Security measures and rigorous testing
🧪 Integration tests across all features
👁️ Detailed code reviews for transparency
🐛 Bug bounties to identify vulnerabilities
🎯 Penetration testing by security experts
Licensing & Legal Compliance
Shimmy operates within all applicable legal frameworks and maintains proper licensing for:
Financial services integration
Data protection regulations (GDPR, etc.)
Content moderation standards
Platform operation requirements
We stay ahead of regulatory changes to ensure continued compliance and user protection.
Our Safety Toolkit
What we give you:
🛡️ Advanced moderation tools for Shimmy admins
🚫 Robust reporting and blocking features
👥 Granular privacy controls
⚙️ Customisable content filters
📢 Transparent appeals processes
Your Shimmies, your rules. You decide who can see, comment, and participate.
Continuous Improvement
Safety and transparency aren't destinations—they're ongoing commitments.
We regularly:
Update security protocols
Review and improve moderation tools
Listen to user feedback on safety concerns
Publish transparency reports (coming soon)
Engage with security researchers and experts
Questions or Concerns?
We're here to listen.
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