Overview
Sourcevana is an open source discovery platform. We are committed to keeping things simple and transparent. We do not require you to create an account, and we collect as little data as possible to run the site.
What We Collect
We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by subscribing to our newsletter). Here is what we do use:
- Cookies: We use a single cookie for admin authentication. Regular visitors do not receive any tracking cookies from us.
- Local Storage: We use your browser's local storage to remember your favorites and votes. This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.
- Fingerprinting for Spam Prevention: We generate a one-way hash from your IP address and user agent string to prevent spam and vote manipulation. This hash cannot be reversed to identify you personally.
- Newsletter Email: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected by Google Analytics.
- Google AdSense: We may display ads through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
What We Do Not Collect
- We do not require user accounts or passwords.
- We do not collect or store payment information.
- We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
- We do not use your data for profiling or targeted advertising beyond what third-party ad services may do independently.
Data Retention
Spam-prevention fingerprint hashes are stored alongside reviews and votes indefinitely. Newsletter email addresses are stored until you unsubscribe. We do not retain server logs beyond standard hosting provider practices.
Your Rights
You can clear your local storage and cookies at any time through your browser settings. If you want us to delete your newsletter subscription or any review you posted, contact us and we will handle it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please reach out through our contact page.