Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how YouPickBest collects, uses, and protects your information.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you register, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
User-Generated Content
We collect content you create, including:
- Quizzes
- Votes
- Comments
Technical Information
We automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and actions taken (via Google Analytics)
Local Storage
Quiz drafts and session information are stored locally on your device.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and operate the service
- Display your quizzes and voting results
- Improve and develop new features
- Send essential communications (security alerts, service updates)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the service
We do NOT sell your personal data.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Authentication and session management
- Remembering your preferences
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service. You can opt out by:
- Using browser privacy settings
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
4. Information Sharing
We only share your information with:
Service Providers
Third parties that help us operate the service:
- Hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Email services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Retention
- Active account data is retained as long as your account exists
- Deleted accounts may have anonymized aggregate data retained for analytics
- You can request complete data deletion at any time
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of passwords
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Regular security reviews
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
YouPickBest is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the platform.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].
For legal matters, contact us at [email protected].