Privacy Policy

Review our Privacy Policy for US students. Learn how the safest anonymous social network protects your identity and secure messaging

🔐 Privacy Policy of YourSecret

Effective Date: May 15, 2025

YourSecret.org and YourSecret.app are operated by Farnora Limited (Ireland). We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a safe anonymous social network for our users. While YourSecret is operated internationally, we comply with major U.S. privacy laws such as the CCPA and COPPA to protect our Gen Z and Millennial community in the USA.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data to power our anonymous texting app features:
1.1. Information You Provide
  • Email address (for account creation or recovery)
  • Age and gender (for eligibility and content moderation)
  • Optional profile preferences for personality matching
1.2. Automatically Collected Information
  • Device information and general location data (approximate US region only)
  • Usage activity within anonymous chat rooms
1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, performance, and security. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
1.4. AI and Anonymized Interactions
If you use our AI consultant or automated support features, we collect anonymized data to improve your anonymous mental health chat experience.
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2. How We Use Your Data & Our Legal Basis

We use your personal data strictly to operate and improve the YourSecret platform for US students and young adults.
🔄 2.1. Purposes of Use
  • Providing core features: Enabling private 1-on-1 chatting and anonymous confessions.
  • Personalization: Suggesting relevant content based on your personality type matching results.
  • Platform analytics and performance: Understanding how users interact with YourSecret to improve usability.
  • Security Detecting harmful behavior to keep our local anonymous chat environments safe.
  • Legal compliance: Meeting COPPA or valid legal obligations.
  • Communication and support: Informing about account updates, safety alerts, or support.
⚖️ 2.2. Legal Basis for Processing (under U.S. law)
  • Consent: For optional features such as surveys or email updates.
  • Contractual necessity: For core service delivery.
  • Legal obligation: Responding to legal requests.
  • Legitimate interests: Platform safety and analytics.
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3. Your Rights

Your Privacy Rights: YourSecret is committed to respecting your rights under U.S. laws, ensuring a secure space for anonymous texting with strangers.
✅ 3.1. Your Rights
  • Access, Correct, or Delete Your Data (including any anonymous secret message history).
  • Opt-out of data sharing as required by the CCPA.
🛡 3.2. How to Exercise Your Rights

Email us at: privacy@farnora.com

Use our in-app privacy control center (available in settings)

California residents can designate an authorized agent.

We may verify your identity before processing your request.

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4. Data Security & Retention

4.1. Data Security
We use encryption and firewalls to protect your anonymous social media activity.
4.2. Data Retention
Messages in our anonymous chat app are retained only as long as needed; many features support self-destructing timers (e.g., 24-48 hours).
4.3. Children’s Privacy
We comply with COPPA and do not knowingly collect data from children under 13, focusing our services on students and adults.
📮 4.4. Contact Us

Email: privacy@farnora.com, privacy@yoursecret.org

Mailing Address: 18 Mallow Street, Co. Limerick, Limerick, V94 N12Y, Ireland

🔚 Final Note

Thank you for trusting YourSecret. We are committed to maintaining your anonymity, protecting your rights, and fostering a safe and respectful community.