Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Untold Opinion ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our polling and opinion platform.

By using Untold Opinion, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Username and profile information
• Authentication data (password, OAuth tokens)
• Profile picture or avatar
• Bio and other profile details you choose to share

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Poll responses and voting history
• Polls you create and manage
• Comments and interactions
• Activity logs and engagement metrics
• Points, badges, and achievements

2.3 Technical Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process your poll responses and votes
• Display your contributions and activity
• Calculate points, badges, and leaderboard rankings
• Send you notifications and updates
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to all users:

• Your username and profile information
• Polls you create
• Your public activity and contributions
• Points and badges you've earned
• Leaderboard rankings

4.2 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services for:

• Authentication (Google, GitHub OAuth)
• Database hosting (Supabase)
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Email delivery services

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols
• Row-level security policies
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data
• Object to certain data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@untoldopinion.com or through your account settings.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies for authentication and security
• Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
• Preference cookies to remember your settings

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: