HushPoll – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 13, 2025
This Privacy Policy applies to the HushPoll service available at hushpoll.com and hpoll.co. Both domains are part of the same anonymous polling service and are covered by the same privacy practices.
1. Information We Collect
Anonymous Poll Data
When you create or vote in polls, we collect only the poll content and vote selections. No personally identifiable information is stored with votes, even for registered users.
Usage Analytics
We collect anonymized usage statistics, such as page views and poll interactions, to improve service performance.
Technical Information
We may store obfuscated technical data including:
- Masked IP addresses (e.g.,
192.***.***.76) - Device identifiers (e.g.,
iPhone 12 – ID: kf4d3******) - Browser fingerprints for duplicate protection
- Geolocation data (when consented) obtained through ip-api.com service for regional analytics and localization
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate our anonymous polling service
- To prevent abuse and duplicate voting
- To display poll results and analytics
- To comply with legal obligations
Registered Users
Even if you're signed in, your identity is never linked to your vote. We preserve full voting anonymity.
Fraud Prevention
We use privacy-first technologies (e.g., hashed IPs, browser fingerprinting) to prevent duplicate votes without identifying individuals.
3. Google Analytics & Cookies (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)
🔒 Privacy-First Analytics
We use Google Analytics with explicit consent and privacy protections to understand how our service is used while maintaining your anonymity.
Consent Required
- No tracking by default - Analytics only activate with your explicit consent
- GDPR/CCPA compliant - You can withdraw consent at any time
- IP anonymization enabled - Your exact location is never stored
- No personal data collection - Analytics never see your votes or identity
What We Track (With Consent)
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Device type and browser information
- General geographic region (city level, anonymized)
- Session duration and engagement metrics
- Technical performance data
What We Never Track
- Your vote choices or poll responses
- Personal account information
- Exact IP addresses or precise location
- Cross-device tracking or user profiles
- Any data that could identify you personally
Your Rights
You can manage your analytics consent through our cookie banner or your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
4. Information Sharing
We never sell or trade your data. Information is only shared:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal requirements
- With secure infrastructure/analytics vendors (including ip-api.com for geolocation services) under strict data processing agreements
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies only to:
- Enable poll voting and session management
- Measure anonymous analytics
- Support ads via Google AdSense
For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
5. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access, correction, or deletion
- Object to processing
- Exercise rights under GDPR, CCPA, etc.
6. Contact
Privacy
privacy@hushpoll.com
Data
data@hushpoll.com
Support
support@hushpoll.com