Privacy Policy
Overview
AnonPolls is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our anonymous polling platform. We are designed with privacy-first principles to ensure your anonymity while providing valuable polling services.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address (used for location analytics and rate limiting)
- Browser type and version
- Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Page views and interaction data
- Time and date of visits
- Referring website information
Information You Provide
- Poll questions and answer options you create
- Your voting choices on polls
- Email addresses (only when you request poll results via email)
- Report submissions for inappropriate content
Analytics Information
- Google Analytics data (page views, user interactions, demographics)
- Hotjar analytics (heatmaps, session recordings - anonymized)
- Performance metrics and error tracking
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our polling service
- To prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
- To ensure fair voting by preventing duplicate votes
- To generate anonymous analytics and insights
- To send poll results via email (when requested)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Data Protection & Security
Security Measures
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure database storage with access controls
- Rate limiting and DDoS protection
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Bot detection and prevention systems
Data Anonymization
- We do not require user registration or personal accounts
- IP addresses are used only for technical purposes and analytics
- Poll responses are not linked to personal identities
- Email addresses are only stored temporarily for result delivery
Data Sharing & Third Parties
Analytics Partners
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Hotjar: User experience analysis through heatmaps and recordings
Email Services
- SendGrid: Delivery of poll results via email when requested
We Do NOT Share Data With
- Social media platforms for advertising purposes
- Data brokers or marketing companies
- Third-party advertisers
- Any entity for commercial purposes beyond service operation
Your Rights & Choices
Under GDPR, CCPA, and Similar Laws You Have the Right To:
- Access: Request information about data we have collected about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
- Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Cookies & Tracking
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality, security, and preventing abuse. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Used by Google Analytics and Hotjar to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can opt-out through your browser settings or the respective service opt-out pages.
Data Retention
- Poll Data: Stored indefinitely unless deleted by admin or reported as inappropriate
- Vote Data: Stored for the lifetime of the poll for duplicate prevention
- IP Addresses: Retained for 90 days for analytics and security purposes
- Email Addresses: Deleted immediately after sending poll results
- Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics and Hotjar policies (up to 26 months)
International Data Transfers
Our services may involve data transfers to countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable. Data may be processed in the United States and European Union.
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 immediately.
Changes to This 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 on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@anonpolls.com
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days for all privacy-related inquiries
- Data Protection Officer: Available upon request for GDPR-related matters
