Privacy Policy
RateTheDon ("we", "us", "the site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.
What We Collect
When you sign in with Google, we receive the following from Google:
- Your email address
- Your Google account display name
- A unique identifier assigned by Google to your account
We do not receive your password, phone number, contacts, or any other Google account data.
Why We Collect It
We collect your email address and Google identifier for one purpose only: to ensure each person can cast only one vote per poll. Your email is never displayed publicly, shared with third parties, used for marketing, or sold under any circumstances.
How We Store It
Your authentication data is managed by Google Firebase, which stores it securely on Google's servers. Your vote is stored in our database linked only to your anonymous user ID — not your email. We cannot see how specific email addresses voted.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use authentication cookies set by Google Firebase to keep you signed in between sessions. These are strictly functional — we do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party analytics tools. No cookie consent banner is required for strictly necessary cookies, but we disclose their use here in the interest of transparency.
You can remove these cookies at any time by signing out or clearing your browser storage. Doing so will not affect your ability to view polls — only your ability to vote.
Data Retention
Your authentication data is retained as long as you have an account. Your vote records are retained indefinitely as part of our historical poll archive. If you request deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. If you are in the European Union, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Firebase — authentication and database hosting
- Vercel — website hosting and delivery
- Google Fonts — font delivery (no cookies set)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or data deletion requests, contact us at: contact@ratethedon.com