Home

Privacy Policy

donot.die ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Anonymous Visitor ID - A randomly generated identifier stored in your browser to track your posts and votes
  • Usage Data - Pages visited, time spent, interactions (via Google Analytics)
  • Device Information - Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Content You Submit - Posts, comments, and votes you create

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the service
  • To track your posts, comments, and votes
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve the service
  • To prevent abuse and enforce our terms of service

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored on Google Firebase (Firestore) servers. We retain your data as long as your account exists or as needed to provide services.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use:

  • localStorage - To store your anonymous visitor ID and preferences
  • Google Analytics - To collect anonymized usage statistics
  • Google AdSense - May use cookies to serve personalized ads

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Firebase (hosting, database)
  • Google Analytics (analytics)
  • Google AdSense (advertising)
  • CrossRef API (paper metadata)

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Clear your local storage to reset your anonymous ID
  • Request deletion of your posts and comments
  • Opt-out of personalized ads via Google's ad settings

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Last updated: January 2025