Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PlsConfess (hereinafter "the Service") is operated by Louis Hubert Cottineau, a sole proprietor based in Georgia.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password (encrypted) when you register
• User Content: Messages, polls, and page titles you create or submit
• Support: Information you provide when contacting us for support

B. Automatically Collected Information:

• IP Addresses: We collect and hash (encrypt) IP addresses for security, rate limiting, and spam prevention
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, interactions, and time spent on the Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To create and manage your account
• To prevent fraud, spam, and abuse (using hashed IPs)
• To improve user experience and analyze usage trends
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use Supabase (a secure database provider) to host our data.

• Passwords are hashed and salted; we cannot see your actual password
• IP addresses used for duplicate detection are hashed to protect user privacy
• We implement rate limiting and security headers to protect against attacks

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers (e.g., hosting, database) who assist in operating the Service
• To comply with legal requirements or protect our rights
• In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use third-party cookies for analytics and advertising purposes to improve our services and provide relevant content.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California), you may have the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to the processing of your data
• Export your data (Data Portability)

You can exercise these rights by contacting us or using the deletion features available in your account settings.

8. Age Requirement

The Service is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If we discover that a person under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

10. Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, contact us at: [email protected]