Privacy Policy
playwouldyou.com · Last updated May 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how playwouldyou.com("we", "us") handles information when you use our website and APIs.
1. Summary
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. Voting uses technical signals (such as a hashed IP) to reduce duplicate votes—not to build advertising profiles. Favorites use an anonymous ID stored in your browser.
2. Information we process
- Votes: question ID, chosen option, timestamp, and a one-way hash derived from your IP (with a server salt) for duplicate prevention—we do not store raw IP addresses in the application database when configured as documented.
- Abuse prevention: IP address may be held in server memory briefly (in-process) to limit excessive vote requests.
- Favorites: a random client ID in localStorage and your saved question IDs.
- Reports: optional reason text and question reference if you submit a report.
- Analytics (optional): if Plausible or similar is enabled via environment variables, anonymous page views may be collected by that provider under their policy.
- Hosting logs: Vercel, Neon, Cloudflare, or other infrastructure providers may log IPs, user agents, and request metadata per their own policies.
3. How we use information
We use data to:
- Operate voting, results, favorites, search, and daily features
- Prevent abuse, spam, and automated voting
- Improve content and fix bugs
- Comply with legal obligations when required
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Cookies and local storage
The Service may use browser localStorage for vote history, client IDs, and favorites. Optional analytics scripts may set cookies or use cookie-less tracking depending on configuration. You can clear site data in your browser settings.
5. Sharing
We share data only with service providers needed to run the site (hosting, database, CDN) and when required by law. We do not share vote choices with advertisers.
6. Retention
Vote aggregates are kept to display percentages. Reports and logs may be retained for moderation and security for a reasonable period. In-memory rate-limit counters expire within about one minute.
7. Your choices
You can clear localStorage to reset client-side favorites and vote markers. Because we minimize identifiable data, account-style export may not be available; contact us for lawful access or deletion requests where applicable.
8. Children
The Service is not directed at children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
9. International users
Data may be processed in countries where our hosting providers operate. By using the Service, you understand your information may cross borders with appropriate safeguards where required.
10. Security
We use industry-standard practices (HTTPS, hashed identifiers, rate limits), but no system is 100% secure. Use the Service at your own risk.
11. Changes
We may update this policy; the "Last updated" date will change. Continued use means you accept the revised policy.
12. Contact
Privacy questions: email playwouldyou@gmail.com.