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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 1st, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to CrowdPick ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website and services at crowdpick.net (the "Service").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email address (required for poll submission)
- Poll content (text descriptions, images, choices)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide when using our Service
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Voting Data
- Vote selections (anonymous)
- Voting timestamps
- General location data (country/region level only)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and display your polls
- Send you email notifications about poll status (approval, results)
- Improve and optimize our Service
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service
- Communicate with you about your account or our Service
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Retention and Archiving
All submitted data (polls, images, emails, votes) is archived on our servers indefinitely. We retain this data for:
- Service improvement and analytics
- Legal compliance and dispute resolution
- Historical records and research
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Public Display
- Approved polls and their results are publicly displayed on our website
- Poll content you submit may be shared on our social media channels for promotional purposes
- Your email address is never displayed publicly
Service Providers
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:
- Email delivery services
- Website hosting and infrastructure
- Analytics and performance monitoring
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to:
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Respond to legal claims
Business Transfers
If CrowdPick is acquired, merged, or undergoes a business transition, your information may be transferred to the successor organization.
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to review all submitted content. We automatically reject polls containing:
- Nudity or sexually explicit content
- Firearms or weapons
- Hate speech, slurs, or hate symbols
- Graphic violence or disturbing images
- Overly personal or private information
- Spam or commercial solicitation
- Copyrighted material you don't have rights to use
User Rights and Responsibilities
Your Rights
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to our archival policies and legal obligations)
- Opt out of promotional emails (poll notification emails cannot be opted out of)
Your Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for:
- Ensuring you have the right to use any images you upload
- Obtaining proper permissions and licenses for content you submit
- Complying with copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws
Intellectual Property and Copyright
We are not liable for copyright infringement or intellectual property violations in user-submitted content. By submitting a poll, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the right to use all submitted content
- Your content does not violate any third-party rights
- You will indemnify CrowdPick against any claims arising from your content
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Prevent duplicate voting
- Improve user experience
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
International Users
Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our Service from outside this region, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer.
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Email: contact@crowdpick.net
Website: crowdpick.net