Privacy Policy

1. Overview

SHINOBI ("the Service") is an anonymous community board. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

2. Information We Collect

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type (via Google Analytics)
• Session data: An anonymous session ID stored in your browser's localStorage to enable features like badge tracking. This ID is randomly generated and not linked to any personal identity.
• Posted content: Text and links you voluntarily submit. All posts are anonymous.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Service. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including IP addresses (anonymized), browser information, and pages visited. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use localStorage (not cookies) to store your anonymous session ID. No personally identifiable information is stored.

5. Third-Party Links

Posts on SHINOBI may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

6. Data Retention

Anonymous session data is retained for up to 12 months. Posted content may be retained indefinitely as part of the community archive.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. As all data is anonymous and not linked to your identity, we are unable to identify or retrieve individual user data. For questions, contact us via the report function.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For privacy-related concerns, use the Report function within the Service.