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
We do NOT collect or store:
  • 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
Important: An IP hash cannot be reversed to reveal your actual IP address. It is a one-way cryptographic function used solely for the purposes stated above.

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
We will never:
  • 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:

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.