Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 24, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Account Information:

• Username, email address, and password
• Profile information (bio, location, website)
• Profile customization preferences

Activity Information:

• Polls you create and vote on
• Comments and messages
• Friend connections and interactions
• Points, streaks, and achievements

Technical Information:

• IP address and browser information
• Device type and operating system
• Usage data and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Enable social features (friends, messaging, battles)
• Calculate opinion matching percentages
• Send notifications about platform activity
• Prevent spam and abuse
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

3. Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell your personal information.

We may share information:

• Publicly: Your username, polls, votes, and comments are visible to other users based on your privacy settings
• With Friends: Additional profile information is visible to accepted friends
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymous, aggregated statistics
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

4. Privacy Controls

You control your privacy through:

• Profile Privacy: Set your profile to Public, Friends-only, or Private
• Friend Requests: Control who can send you friend requests
• Messaging: Choose who can message you
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data at any time

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

• Password encryption using industry-standard hashing
• CSRF protection on all forms
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and keep your login credentials confidential.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Track online status for chat features
• Prevent duplicate votes

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

7. Children's Privacy

PollSpot.Site is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal information are permanently deleted
• Your polls and votes may be retained in anonymized form for statistical purposes
• Backup copies may persist for a limited time

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of certain data processing

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact the site administrator.