Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 22, 2026

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use Flipside, you may provide:

• Comments: The text content you post on web pages
• Anonymous Display Name: A randomly generated name shown with your comments
• Anonymous Avatar Color: A randomly assigned color for your avatar

Important: We do not require or collect your real name, email address, phone number, or any personally identifiable information to use Flipside.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• URL Data: The web page URLs where you view or post comments (stored as hashed values)
• Comment Metadata: Timestamp and URL association for comments
• Technical Data: Browser type, extension version, and error logs for debugging
• Usage Data: Anonymous statistics about feature usage to improve the Service

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing the Service: Displaying comments on appropriate web pages
• Improving the Service: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance functionality
• Security: Detecting and preventing abuse, spam, and prohibited content
• Communication: Responding to your inquiries and support requests

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

3.1 Data Storage

• Comments are stored on secure servers with encryption at rest
• URLs are stored as one-way hashed values, not plain text
• Local storage on your device contains only your preferences (dismissed sites, etc.)

3.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

Flipside does not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties. We are not an advertising company, and we don't monetize your data.

4.2 Limited Disclosure Circumstances

We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or court order
• Safety: To protect the safety of users or the public in cases of imminent harm
• Rights Protection: To protect our rights, property, or the Service itself
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access comments you've posted
• Request deletion of your comments (contact us with comment details)
• Clear local data by uninstalling the extension
• Opt-out of future data collection by ceasing use of the Service

5.2 Data Retention

• Comments are retained indefinitely unless deleted by the user or removed for Terms violations
• Technical logs are retained for 90 days
• Anonymous usage statistics may be retained indefinitely in aggregated form

6. Children's Privacy

Flipside is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. International Users

Flipside is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

Flipside may use third-party services for:

• Hosting and infrastructure
• Analytics (anonymous usage data only)
• Error tracking and debugging

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your information depends on the specific context:

• Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving the Service, ensuring security
• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed (we do not sell data)
• Say no to the sale of personal information (not applicable as we don't sell data)
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@flipside.bio.