Privacy Policy

How we handle and protect your information

At Secret Confessions, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform. We are committed to ensuring your anonymity and data security.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate our service:

  • Anonymous story submissions without any personal identifiers
  • Email addresses (only if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Basic analytics data (page views, device type, browser type)
  • Cookies for essential website functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for:

  • Publishing anonymous confessions and stories
  • Sending subscribed newsletter communications
  • Improving our platform and user experience
  • Maintaining platform security and preventing abuse

3. Data Protection

We protect your data through:

  • Secure SSL encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Strict access controls to our systems
  • Automated data backup and recovery procedures

4. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request deletion of your submitted content
  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
  • Request information about your data
  • Opt-out of non-essential cookies

5. Third-Party Services

Our relationship with third-party services:

  • We use secure, reputable hosting providers
  • Analytics tools collect anonymous usage data only
  • No personal data is sold to third parties
  • Third-party services are bound by strict data protection agreements

6. Policy Updates

Our policy update process:

  • We may update this policy periodically
  • Users will be notified of significant changes
  • Changes become effective 30 days after posting
  • Continued use after changes implies acceptance of new terms

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at help.secretconfessions@gmail.com