🔒 Privacy Policy

At Flash Vote, your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using Flash Vote, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

• Poll Data: The questions, options, and vote counts you create are stored to display poll results.
• Names (Public Polls Only): If you create a public poll, voters may enter their names. These names are stored alongside their vote choice for transparency.
• Device Token: A unique, random token is generated in your browser to prevent duplicate votes. This token is stored in your localStorage and sent to our server only when you vote. It is not linked to your identity.
• IP Address: We temporarily log IP addresses for security and spam prevention purposes. These logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.
• Data Collected by Third Parties: Our advertising partners (including Adsterra) may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions with ads. This is used to serve relevant advertisements.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display poll results to voters.
• To prevent duplicate votes.
• To maintain the security and integrity of the platform.
• To serve advertisements that keep Flash Vote free.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Flash Vote does not use cookies for its core functionality. However, our third‑party advertising partners — including Adsterra — may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements. These technologies help measure ad effectiveness and personalise your ad experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some ads but will not affect your ability to use Flash Vote.

4. Third-Party Advertising Partners

We work with third‑party ad networks to display advertisements on Flash Vote. These partners may collect and use data as described in their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:

• Adsterra: https://adsterra.com/privacy-policy/
• Other partners: We may also use other networks such as Google AdSense. Their policies apply to the data they collect.

5. Your Choices and Opt-Out

• Browser Settings: You can set your browser to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
• Industry Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest‑based advertising from many ad networks by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.com.
• Adsterra Opt-Out: Please refer to Adsterra's privacy policy for their specific opt‑out mechanisms.

6. Data Retention

Poll data is retained until the poll expires or until you request deletion. IP logs are automatically deleted after 30 days. Device tokens remain in your browser's localStorage until you clear your browser data. Data collected by third‑party advertisers is retained according to their own policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Flash Vote is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Your Rights

• Access: You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your poll data (if you are the poll creator).
• Opt-Out: You can disable cookies in your browser to prevent ad tracking.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. Continued use of Flash Vote after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

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