Privacy Policy for Hot or Not Takes
Effective Date: August 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Hot or Not Takes ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- User-Generated Content: Hot takes you submit, votes you cast, and takes you skip
- Account Information: Anonymous user ID (no email or personal information required)
- Recent Votes History: Your last 10 voted takes for easy access to stats
Information Automatically Collected
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app (votes, skips, categories viewed)
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
- Analytics Data: App performance, crash reports, usage patterns (via Firebase Analytics)
- Advertising ID: For personalized ads (via Google AdMob)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Display your hot takes to other users for voting
- Show you community-submitted content
- Track voting results and leaderboards
- Provide access to your recent voting history and stats
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements
- Moderate content for inappropriate material (via AI)
Data Sharing
We DO NOT sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, and analytics
- Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements
- OpenAI: For content moderation (text only, no personal data)
Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored securely on Firebase servers
- Your submissions are anonymous (no username attached)
- We use industry-standard security measures
- You can delete your own takes at any time through the app
Children's Privacy
Our app is intended for users aged 13 and older. 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.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- View all takes you've submitted (in "My Takes")
- Delete your own takes
- Use the app without providing personal information
- Opt-out of personalized ads in your device settings
Content Moderation
We use automated AI moderation to filter inappropriate content. This helps maintain a safe environment for all users. Submitted content is checked before being made public.
Advertisements
We display ads through Google AdMob to support our free app. These ads may be personalized based on your advertising ID. You can reset your advertising ID or opt-out of personalized ads in your device settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.
Consent
By using Hot or Not Takes, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.