Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Your Privacy Matters
At Pleeboo, we believe in radical simplicity - and that extends to our privacy practices. We collect the absolute minimum information needed to run the service, and we never sell your data.
What We Collect
When You Create a Board
- Board content: Event titles, descriptions, and pledge items
- Optional user info: If you're signed in, we associate the board with your account
- Timestamps: When boards are created and modified
When You Pledge
- Your name: Only what you choose to enter
- Pledge details: What you're contributing
- No email or phone required: We don't need it, so we don't ask for it
Automatically Collected
- Basic analytics: Page views and general usage patterns (anonymized)
- Error logs: To fix bugs and improve the service
- No tracking cookies: We don't follow you around the web
What We Don't Collect
- Personal information you don't explicitly provide
- Behavioral tracking data
- Third-party advertising data
- Your location (beyond general region for server routing)
How We Use Your Information
To Run the Service
- Display your pledge boards
- Show who's pledged what items
- Send notifications if you've opted in
To Improve Pleeboo
- Understand how people use the service
- Fix bugs and prevent issues
- Develop new features based on usage patterns
Data Storage & Security
Where Your Data Lives
- Hosted on secure servers in the United States
- Protected by industry-standard encryption
- Regular backups to prevent data loss
How Long We Keep It
- Active boards: As long as they're being used
- Inactive boards: Automatically deleted after 6 months of inactivity
- Account data: Until you delete your account
Your Rights
You Can Always:
- Access your data: See everything we have about you
- Delete your data: Remove boards or your entire account
- Export your data: Take your boards with you
- Opt out: Use Pleeboo without creating an account
Third-Party Services
We use a few carefully selected services:
- Authentication: Secure sign-in through trusted providers
- Infrastructure: Cloud hosting for reliability
- Analytics: Privacy-focused usage statistics
Each service is chosen for their commitment to privacy and security.
Cookies
We use only essential cookies:
- Session cookies: To keep you signed in
- Preference cookies: To remember your settings
- No tracking cookies: We don't use advertising or tracking cookies
Children's Privacy
Pleeboo is designed to be safe for all ages. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 beyond what they choose to enter as pledge names.
Data Breaches
If a breach occurs:
- We'll fix the vulnerability immediately
- Assess what (if any) data was affected
- Notify affected users within 72 hours
- Work with authorities as required
International Users
Pleeboo is operated from the United States. By using our service, you consent to your data being processed in the U.S. under U.S. privacy laws.
Changes to This Policy
We'll notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting a notice on the website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Emailing you if you have an account
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Concerns about your data?
Email: philipp@stratha.us
The Bottom Line
We're building Pleeboo for communities, not advertisers. Your data is yours, we're just holding it for you while you organize amazing events.
Thank you for trusting us with your community organizing.