Privacy Policy

1. Overview

TellMyProf is an anonymous online discussion platform for college students to share thoughts, opinions, and experiences related to classes, professors, and campus life.

We respect your privacy. We do not collect personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. However, we do collect limited technical information to ensure site security, functionality, and performance.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information automatically when you visit or interact with the Site:

a. IP Address

We collect and temporarily store your IP address for:

• Security and abuse prevention (e.g., spam detection, banning harmful activity);
• Basic analytics (to understand overall site usage);
• Technical troubleshooting.

Your IP address is not publicly visible and is not used to personally identify you. It may be stored in server logs or system databases for a limited time before being automatically deleted or anonymized.

b. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help:

• Remember site preferences and settings;
• Cache data from our API so pages load faster;
• Maintain session consistency while navigating between pages.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

c. Usage Data

We may collect non-personal usage information such as:

• Browser type and version;
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile);
• Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns.

This data is used for analytics to improve the website's performance and user experience.

3. How We Use the Information

We use the limited data we collect to:

• Maintain and improve the Site's functionality;
• Protect against spam, misuse, or attacks;
• Analyze aggregate usage patterns to enhance performance;
• Debug technical issues.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share limited, non-personal data only in the following cases:

• Legal compliance: if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process;
• Security purposes: to investigate or prevent malicious activity;
• Technical services: with trusted service providers who help us operate and maintain the Site (they are bound by confidentiality obligations).

We do not sell or monetize user data under any circumstances.

5. Data Retention

• IP addresses and server logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and maintenance (typically a few weeks).
• Cookies and local storage data remain on your device until you clear them or they expire automatically.
• Aggregated analytics data (which is anonymized) may be retained longer for trend analysis.

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the limited data we collect from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. By using TellMyProf, you acknowledge that you use the Site at your own risk.

7. Your Choices

You have control over your privacy:

• Cookies: You can disable or delete cookies via your browser settings.
• Local Storage: You can clear local storage data through your browser's site data settings.
• Access: Because TellMyProf does not store personal data or user accounts, there is no stored personal profile to delete.

8. Children's Privacy

TellMyProf is intended for college students and adults over 18.

We do not knowingly collect any data from children under 13.

If you believe a child has used the Site and we may have collected information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites or resources.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with the "Last Updated" date at the top.

Continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: