Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 6. January, 2026
1. Introduction
AnonymyzeMe ("we," "our," or "us") is a subsidiary of Messages Never Seen. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a safe platform for anonymous submissions and peer support.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Anonymous Submissions
When you submit content to AnonymyzeMe, we collect:
- Submission Content: The text you provide in your anonymous submission
- Topic Tags: The category you select for your submission
- IP Address Hash: A cryptographic hash of your IP address (not the actual IP address)
- Timestamp: The date and time of submission
- Your name or personal identifying information
- Your actual IP address (only a one-way hash)
- Location data or country codes
- Device information or browser fingerprints
- Cookies for tracking purposes
2.2 Responder Accounts
Volunteer responders provide:
- Username and display name
- Email address (for account recovery only)
- Password (stored as a secure hash)
- Optional biography
2.3 Reports
When you report content, we collect:
- Report reason and additional details
- IP address hash (for abuse prevention)
- Timestamp
3. Why We Collect IP Address Hashes
We store a cryptographic hash of your IP address for the following limited purposes:
- Terms Acceptance Verification: To confirm you have accepted our Terms of Service
- Abuse Prevention: To prevent spam and automated submissions
- Rate Limiting: To prevent system abuse
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Display your anonymous submissions to the community
- Allow volunteer responders to provide support
- Moderate content for safety and appropriateness
- Prevent abuse and spam
- Improve our services
- Sell your data to third parties
- Use your data for advertising
- Share your information except as required by law
- Attempt to identify you from your submissions
5. Data Retention
- Submissions: Stored until deleted by administrators or automatically after specified period
- IP Hashes: Retained for 90 days after submission
- Responder Accounts: Retained while account is active
- Reports: Retained for moderation purposes
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security audits
- Access controls for administrative functions
7. Third-Party Services
We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. Your data stays with us.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Submit content anonymously without creating an account
- Report inappropriate content
- Request deletion of your submissions (contact us with submission ID)
- Access information about our data practices
9. Children's Privacy (Age 13+)
Our service is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this service.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information, we will delete it immediately.
10. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose information if required by law, such as:
- Valid legal process (court order, subpoena)
- Protection against harm or illegal activity
- Emergency situations involving danger to life
We will make reasonable efforts to notify users when legally permitted.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of changes.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- General Inquiries: [email protected]
- Legal Matters: [email protected]
Please include "AnonymyzeMe" in your subject line, as we are a subsidiary of Messages Never Seen.
13. Parent Company
AnonymyzeMe is operated as a subsidiary of Messages Never Seen. For corporate inquiries, please contact Messages Never Seen at the addresses above.