Last updated: April 2026
TheWorldVote ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website worldvote-phi.vercel.app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our service. By using TheWorldVote, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We collect the minimum data necessary to operate the service. When you cast a vote or submit a topic, we collect: (a) A hashed (encrypted) version of your IP address — stored as a SHA-256 hash, which cannot be reversed to identify you. (b) A browser fingerprint — a combination of anonymous device and browser characteristics used to prevent duplicate votes. We do NOT collect your name, email address, phone number, or any personally identifiable information.
The encrypted IP and fingerprint data is used solely for the purpose of preventing duplicate votes on a single poll. This data is never used for advertising, profiling, or any purpose other than vote integrity.
All data is stored securely on Supabase, a cloud database provider with enterprise-grade security. Encrypted IP hashes and fingerprints are associated with specific votes only, and cannot be used to identify individual users.
We use the following third-party services: (a) Google reCAPTCHA v3 — to detect and prevent automated bot activity. Google's Privacy Policy applies. (b) Google Cloud Translation API — to translate vote titles into English. (c) Supabase — for database storage. (d) Vercel — for hosting and deployment. Each of these services has their own privacy policies.
We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. Google reCAPTCHA may set cookies necessary for its operation. These are functional cookies and are not used for advertising purposes.
Vote records (including encrypted IP hashes) are retained as long as the associated poll exists. When a poll is deleted, all associated vote data is also deleted.
Because we do not collect personally identifiable information, we are unable to identify or retrieve data associated with a specific individual. If you have concerns about your data, please contact us at theworldvote9@gmail.com.
TheWorldVote is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at theworldvote9@gmail.com.