Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2, 2025

Your Privacy Matters

At YO!, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password. This information is necessary to provide you with our services.

Poll and Voting Data

We collect information about the polls you create, the polls you vote on, and your voting responses. This data helps us provide you with analytics and improve our service.

Usage Information

We collect information about how you use our platform, including polls you view, users you follow, and features you interact with.

How We Use Your Information

To Provide Our Services

We use your information to operate and maintain the YO! platform, including creating polls, processing votes, and displaying results.

To Improve User Experience

We analyze usage patterns to improve our features, develop new functionality, and create a better user experience.

To Communicate With You

We may send you service-related emails, notifications about your polls, and updates about our platform.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze platform usage, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

Data Sharing and Privacy

Important: Voting Data Privacy

We will seek your permission before sharing voting data. Your voting responses and poll participation will only be shared with third parties if you explicitly consent to such sharing.

Personal Information

Your personal information such as name and email will not be shared with third parties, except:

  • When required by law
  • Through legal proceedings or court orders
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With your explicit consent

Public Information

Information you choose to make public (such as public polls and your profile) is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform (hosting, email services, payment processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time through your profile settings.

Delete Your Account

You can request deletion of your account by contacting us. We will delete your personal information, though some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Control Your Data

You can control who sees your polls, manage your privacy settings, and choose what information is public.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Service or comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where required to retain it by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Age Restrictions

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our contact page.

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YO! - Your Opinion Platform