Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

What we collect

• Message content you create (stored encrypted)
• Anonymous analytics (views, unlocks - no personal identifiers)
• Truncated, hashed IP addresses (for rate limiting only)

What we don't collect

• Personal information (no accounts required)
• Email addresses
• Cookies for tracking
• Third-party analytics that identify you

Data retention

Messages automatically expire after 30 days unless you specify an earlier expiration. After expiration, all content is permanently deleted.

Your rights

You can disable your message at any time using the edit token provided when you created it. Once disabled, the message cannot be accessed.

Contact

Questions? Reach out at privacy@openwhen.app