Welcome to Unsaid, an anonymous social platform where you can share your thoughts, seek advice, and connect with others without revealing your identity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Anonymous Device Identification
We use a unique 52-character device identifier to distinguish between users while maintaining complete anonymity. This identifier:
- Is generated locally on your device
- Does not contain any personal information
- Cannot be used to identify you personally
- Is used solely for app functionality (tracking your submissions, likes, comments, and streaks)
1.2 Content You Create
We collect and store the content you create on our platform:
- Daily Question Answers: Your responses to daily questions
- Confessions: Anonymous thoughts and experiences you share
- Advice Posts: Questions or guidance you seek or provide
- Replies and Comments: Your responses to other users' content
- Reactions: Likes and votes you give to content
- Streak Data: Your daily engagement tracking
1.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information about your use of the app:
- Statistics about your engagement (total submissions, comments, likes)
- Date and time of your activities
- App version and device information (for technical support)
1.4 No Personal Information
Important: We do NOT collect:
- Your name, email address, or phone number
- Your location or GPS data
- Your contacts or address book
- Photos or media files from your device
- Payment information (we use third-party ad services)
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 App Functionality
- To display your content and activity within the app
- To track your engagement statistics and streaks
- To prevent duplicate submissions and maintain content quality
- To enable features like likes, comments, and replies
2.2 Content Moderation
- To enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
- To prevent spam, abuse, and harmful content
- To maintain a safe and respectful environment
2.3 Analytics and Improvement
- To understand how users interact with the app
- To improve features and user experience
- To identify and fix technical issues
2.4 Advertising
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our app. AdMob may collect certain information for ad personalization. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Data Storage
- All data is stored securely on our servers
- We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit
- Content is stored in a PostgreSQL database with appropriate security measures
3.2 Data Retention
- Your content remains on our servers as long as the app is operational
- You cannot delete your content once posted (due to anonymous nature)
- We may retain data for legal compliance and safety purposes
3.3 Security Measures
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Request signing and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and updates
- Secure API endpoints with proper authentication
4. Your Rights and Choices
4.1 Anonymous Nature
Due to the anonymous nature of our platform:
- You cannot request access to your personal data (we don't collect personal data)
- You cannot request deletion of specific content (we cannot verify ownership)
- You can stop using the app at any time
4.2 Content Control
- You control what content you create and share
- You can choose not to engage with certain features
- You can disable notifications in app settings
4.3 Ad Preferences
You can manage ad preferences through your device settings or Google's ad settings.
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob for advertising. AdMob's use of information is governed by their privacy policy. We do not control how AdMob uses data collected through their services.
5.2 Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand app usage. These services collect aggregated, anonymized data.
6. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
7. International Users
If you are using our app from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers are located.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Providing in-app notifications for significant changes
Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Anti-Harm and Anti-Bullying Policy
We are committed to maintaining a safe environment. We do not tolerate:
- Harassment, bullying, or hate speech
- Threats of violence or harm
- Content that promotes self-harm or suicide
- Discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics
Violations may result in content removal and account restrictions. We reserve the right to report serious threats to appropriate authorities.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the app's support channels or visit our website.
Note: Due to the anonymous nature of our platform, we cannot verify your identity or provide information about specific accounts or content.