realtalk

your privacy matters 💙

realtalk is built on anonymity and trust. this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information while keeping the community anonymous and safe.

what we collect 📋

account information:

email address (for account creation and security)
username (public, chosen by you)
birth date (for age verification, 18+ required)
optional: gender, region (for basic stats only)

content you create:

photos you upload for community voting
questions you ask with your posts
votes you cast on others' posts (anonymous)
anonymous messages you send (no sender identification)

usage data:

app interactions and feature usage
device type and operating system
crash reports and performance data

how we use your data 🎯

core features: display your posts, collect anonymous votes, show aggregated results
safety: moderate content, detect spam, prevent abuse
improvements: analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
communication: send important updates, respond to support requests
legal compliance: respond to valid legal requests when required

anonymity protection 🕶️

voting is anonymous: your votes are never linked to your profile publicly. only aggregate percentages are shown.

messages stay private: anonymous messages you send can't be traced back to your account.

view tracking: we track that you've seen a post (to avoid showing it again) but this isn't public.

premium stats: advanced demographics are only shown in aggregate (e.g., "60% female voters") never individual data.

data sharing 🤝

we do not sell your personal data.

we share data only when:

you explicitly give permission
required by law or valid legal process
necessary to prevent harm or illegal activity
with service providers who help us operate (under strict agreements)

third-party services we use:

supabase (auth, database, storage) - privacy compliant
openai (content moderation) - only analyzes reported content
analytics tools (anonymized usage data only)

your rights 🔧

access: see what data we have about you

correction: update incorrect information

deletion: delete your account and associated data

portability: export your posts and voting history

objection: opt out of certain data processing

data security 🛡️

we use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. passwords are hashed, sensitive data is encrypted, and access is strictly limited to essential personnel.

data retention ⏰

active accounts: data kept while your account is active

deleted accounts: most data deleted within 30 days

legal requirements: some data may be retained longer for safety/legal compliance

anonymous votes: aggregate voting data may be kept for platform statistics

international users 🌍

realtalk operates globally. your data may be processed in countries where our servers are located. we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place regardless of location.

changes to this policy 📝

we'll notify you of significant privacy policy changes through the app or email. continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

contact us 💬

privacy questions or concerns? reach out through the app's help section or email our privacy team directly at help@getrealtalk.app. we're committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the anonymous, safe community that makes realtalk special.

privacy policy 🔐