Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Upvoters. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Service.

We are committed to minimal data collection and transparency about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

We are committed to minimal data collection. We only collect the following:

Analytics Data

We use analytics tools to collect anonymous usage statistics about how visitors use our Service. This may include:

• Pages viewed and time spent on Service
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• General geographic location (country/region level only, not precise location)
• Referring website or source

Technical Data

When you access our Service, our servers automatically log:

• IP address (anonymized after 24 hours)
• Timestamp of access
• Requested URLs
• HTTP referrer

WE DO NOT:

• Require account creation or login
• Collect names, email addresses, or contact information from users
• Use tracking cookies for advertising purposes
• Store personal information about you
• Sell or share your personal data with third parties

3. Third-Party Data Displayed on Service

IMPORTANT: The Service displays information sourced from publicly available third-party websites. This section explains our relationship to that data.

Types of Third-Party Data

The Service may display the following information derived from publicly available sources:

• Product names, descriptions, and categories
• Launch dates and rankings
• Upvote counts and statistics
• Comments and reviews (as publicly displayed on source platforms)
• Maker/creator names and usernames (as publicly displayed on source platforms)
• Company and business information
• Product logos and images

CRITICAL DISCLAIMERS:

Data Removal Requests

If you are an individual whose information appears in our third-party data and you wish to have it removed, please contact us at privacy@upvoters.io. We will make reasonable efforts to remove or anonymize your information, but please note that:

• The original source data remains publicly available on third-party sites
• We may be unable to remove data we have already archived
• Removal may take up to 30 days to process
• We cannot guarantee complete removal if data has been cached or distributed to other services

4. How We Use Information

We use the minimal information we collect (analytics and technical data) to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Improve and optimize user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and trends to improve features
• Detect and prevent technical issues and security threats
• Monitor Service performance and availability

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, our legal basis for processing data under GDPR Article 6 is:

• Legitimate Interests: Our legitimate interest in providing publicly available business intelligence and analytics services
• Consent: Your consent when you voluntarily use our Service and accept our terms

We balance our legitimate interests against your privacy rights and only process data in ways you would reasonably expect.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: Request access to personal data we display about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at gdpr@upvoters.io with:

• Your name and contact information
• Description of the right you wish to exercise
• Specific data you're inquiring about
• Verification of your identity (if applicable)

We will respond to GDPR requests within 30 days.

Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we are not complying with GDPR.

7. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights:

Categories of Information

We may display the following categories of information sourced from third-party websites:

• Identifiers (names, usernames as publicly displayed on third-party sites)
• Commercial information (product launches, business activities)
• Internet or network activity (publicly visible upvotes, comments, interactions on third-party platforms)

No Sale of Personal Information

We do NOT "sell" personal information as defined by CCPA. We do not exchange personal data for monetary or other valuable consideration.

Your CCPA Rights

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information we collect, use, or disclose
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of any "sale" of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

To Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at ccpa@upvoters.io with "CCPA Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.

Verification: We may require reasonable verification of your identity before fulfilling CCPA requests to protect your privacy and prevent fraud.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

We use only essential cookies necessary for the Service to function. These cookies do not track you across websites and are deleted when you close your browser.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our Service. This data is anonymous and aggregated. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or privacy tools.

No Advertising Cookies

We do NOT use cookies for advertising, tracking, or profiling purposes.

9. Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers to help us analyze how our Service is used (such as analytics tools). These third parties have access to anonymous usage data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

We do not share, sell, or transfer personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure server infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Retention

User Analytics Data

We retain anonymous analytics data for up to 26 months for the purpose of understanding long-term usage trends. IP addresses are anonymized after 24 hours.

Third-Party Data

We do not indefinitely retain third-party personal data. Our data refresh cycles mean older data is regularly purged and replaced with current information from public sources.

12. International Data Transfers

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

For EEA/UK Users: We do not use Standard Contractual Clauses or other data transfer mechanisms because we do not control the personal data of EU individuals - third-party data is publicly available information we display for analytical purposes.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of information to the United States.

13. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@upvoters.io and we will delete such information.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. Because there is no common industry standard for interpreting Do Not Track signals, we do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals. However, we already minimize tracking and do not use advertising cookies.

15. No Warranty of Privacy

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

While we implement reasonable security measures, we make NO guarantees regarding the privacy or security of any information:

• Third-party data displayed on our Service is already publicly available on the internet and is not protected by privacy expectations
• We cannot control how third parties use our Service or any information they access through it
• We are not responsible for data breaches or unauthorized access by third parties
• Users should not expect privacy for publicly available information

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Providing prominent notice on the Service for material changes (at least 30 days before taking effect)

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

We are committed to protecting your privacy and responding promptly to all privacy-related requests. Please allow up to 30-45 days for us to process your request.