PostMyGlobe (the "Service") values user privacy and complies with applicable laws. This policy explains what information the Service collects and how it is used.
1. Information We Collect
The Service does not require account registration to identify users. Only the following minimal information is processed.
- β’IP Address (hashed) β To enforce rate limits and prevent comment spam, IP addresses are converted to a one-way hash (SHA-256) before storage. Original IPs are never stored.
- β’Click Data β Aggregate data on how many times each country has been clicked. This is not linked to individual users.
- β’Comments β Text submitted directly by users, displayed under a nickname or anonymously.
- β’Local Storage β The list of countries you have clicked is saved only in your browser's local storage and is never sent to our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
- β’Aggregate per-country click rankings and provide real-time statistics
- β’Prevent abuse (excessive clicks, spam)
- β’Improve service quality and respond to errors
3. Third-Party Services
The Service uses the following third-party services. Please review each service's own privacy policy.
- β’Supabase β Database and real-time features. Stores click counts and comment data. (Privacy Policy)
- β’Vercel β Hosting and edge network. Server request logs may be temporarily processed. (Privacy Policy)
- β’Google AdSense β Advertising service. Google may use browsing data to serve personalized ads and uses cookies. (Google Privacy Policy)
- β’Google Fonts β Font loading may trigger requests to Google servers.
4. Cookies
The Service does not directly create cookies. However, third-party ad services such as Google AdSense may use cookies for ad personalization. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may be limited.
5. Data Retention
- β’Click aggregate data: retained for the duration of the service
- β’Comments: retained for the duration of the service; deleted upon user request
- β’IP hashes: automatically deleted after rate limit expiry (max 24 hours)
6. Your Rights
You have the right to request deletion of comments you have posted. Please submit requests via the Contact page.
7. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated as the Service changes. The updated date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Material changes may be announced within the Service.
8. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please use the Contact page.