Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account or sign in using Google OAuth, we collect:
- Name and email address - provided via Google OAuth
- Profile picture - from your Google account (optional)
- Account preferences - notification settings
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you use our service:
- Polls created - questions, options, settings
- Vote data - responses to polls (can be anonymous)
- Feature usage - which tools you use and how often
- Device information - browser type, operating system
- IP address - for rate limiting, fraud prevention, and vote integrity
Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Prevent duplicate voting
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage polls - host polls, collect votes, display results
- Ensure vote integrity - prevent duplicate or fraudulent votes
- Provide analytics - show poll results and statistics
- Manage your account - authentication, preferences, subscriptions
- Improve our service - analyze usage patterns, develop features
- Process payments - manage subscriptions through Stripe
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure:
- Encryption in transit - All data transmitted using TLS/HTTPS
- Encryption at rest - Data stored with AES-256 encryption
- Access controls - Strict authentication and authorization
- Regular backups - Automated backups for data recovery
- US-based servers - Data stored in AWS US-East-1 region
Anonymous Voting
When anonymous voting is enabled on a poll, we do not associate votes with individual user identities. Vote counts are stored without personally identifying information.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate Poll Pixie:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Stripe processes all payments securely. We never store your credit card information. Stripe's privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy
Google OAuth (Authentication)
We use Google for secure sign-in. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Web3Forms (Contact Forms)
Contact form submissions are processed through Web3Forms. Their privacy policy: web3forms.com/privacy
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information or voting data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies - Required for authentication and core functionality
- Preference cookies - Remember your settings and preferences
- Vote integrity cookies - Prevent duplicate voting on polls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect service functionality.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access - Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction - Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion - Request deletion of your account and data
- Export - Export your poll data and results
- Objection - Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our support page.
Children's Privacy
Poll Pixie is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification for material changes
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: