Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address - for authentication and account recovery
- Anonymous nickname - randomly generated per post
- Avatar - randomly generated per post
Content You Create
- Stories and text content you post ("tombstones")
- Images you upload
- Comments and interactions
Location Data
- Approximate location you choose when creating content (optional)
- We do NOT track your real-time location
- Location is user-selected and for display purposes only
Technical Data
- IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
- Device type and browser information
- Usage analytics (pages visited, features used)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Authentication - to log you in and secure your account
- Service delivery - to display your content and enable features
- Safety - to prevent abuse, fraud, and enforce our terms
- Improvement - to understand usage and improve the service
3. Information Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers - hosting, email delivery (Resend), analytics
- Legal requirements - if required by law or to protect rights
Your content is shared publicly within the app as intended. Your email address is never displayed publicly.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and protect your account.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access - request a copy of your data
- Delete - delete your account and associated data
- Correct - update your profile information
- Export - download your content
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@buryit.com
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication (login sessions). We may use analytics cookies to understand usage. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data while your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law. Some anonymized content may remain if it has been interacted with by others.
8. Children's Privacy
BuryIt is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights including the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data). Contact us to exercise these rights.
10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:
- Legal basis - We process your data based on consent (account creation) and legitimate interests (service improvement, security)
- Data portability - Request your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent - You may withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge complaint - You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.
12. Contact Us
For privacy questions or concerns, contact us at contact@buryit.com