Privacy Policy
Minimal data collection. Maximum simplicity. Limited privacy guarantees.
Effective Date
Last updated: 2025
Poll10 collects minimal data to provide basic poll functionality. This policy explains our limited data practices and privacy limitations.
Privacy Disclaimer
Poll10 provides basic infrastructure only. We make NO GUARANTEES about privacy, data security, or confidentiality. Public results are visible to everyone. You use our service at your own risk.
1. Data Collection
Poll10 collects only the minimum data necessary to operate:
- Poll Content: Questions, options, and metadata you create
- Hashed IP Addresses: For basic spam protection (not stored as plain text)
- Vote Data: Anonymous ratings (0-10) and timestamps
- Browser Metadata: For security and analytics (no personal identifiers)
2. Public Results - NO PRIVACY
ALL RESULTS ARE PUBLIC. Anyone with the poll link can see:
- All individual votes and ratings
- Real-time vote counts and averages
- Poll statistics and trends
- Vote timestamps
3. What We Don't Collect
- Personal identifiable information (PII)
- Email addresses or contact details
- User accounts or login credentials
- Location data or geolocation
- Device identifiers or tracking cookies
- Behavioral analytics or user profiling
We use minimal third-party services (Firebase) only for core functionality.
4. Data Storage & Security
Data is stored in Firebase Firestore with basic security measures:
- Hashed IP addresses (not reversible)
- Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection
- Rate limiting and per-device throttling
- Basic Firebase security rules
5. Data Sharing
We do NOT share your data with third parties except:
- Public Results: Visible to anyone with poll access
- Service Providers: Firebase for storage/processing
- Legal Requirements: If required by law (rare)
Poll content and results are PUBLIC by design. We cannot prevent sharing.
6. Cookies & Tracking
Poll10 uses minimal cookies only for:
- Essential functionality (theme preference)
- Basic security (session management)
- No advertising or behavioral tracking
You can disable cookies, but this may break core functionality.
7. Data Retention
Poll data is automatically deleted after 14 days (two weeks). Data may also be removed if:
- Manually deleted by poll creator (if implemented)
- Service limits are reached
- Legal requirements mandate deletion
8. Children's Privacy
Poll10 is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Parents should monitor children's online activity.
If you believe a child has used our service, contact us immediately.
9. GDPR & International Privacy
For EU users: We aim for GDPR compliance through minimal data collection. However, public results mean no confidentiality guarantees.
International users: Privacy laws vary. You are responsible for compliance with your local regulations.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy. Continued use constitutes acceptance. Check this page periodically for changes.
11. Your Privacy Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- NOT sharing sensitive information in public polls
- Understanding results are visible to everyone
- Complying with privacy laws in your jurisdiction
- Securing your poll links if needed
12. Limitation of Liability
We are NOT responsible for:
- Privacy violations from public poll results
- Data security breaches or unauthorized access
- Third-party sharing of public poll data
- Legal consequences from poll content
- Loss or exposure of sensitive information
Total liability limited to $0.00. Use at your own risk.
13. Contact Us
Privacy questions? Email [email protected]
Limited support availability. Response times vary.
By using Poll10, you acknowledge these privacy limitations.