Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 19, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how UserWants collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (required for account creation)
  • Full name (optional, can be displayed publicly)
  • Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)

Activity Data

  • Feature requests you create
  • Votes you cast on feature requests
  • Comments and feedback you provide
  • Timestamps of your actions

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information

3. Data Sharing

Project Owners

When you vote on or create feature requests, project owners can see:

  • Your email address
  • Your full name (if provided)
  • Timestamps of your actions
  • Which feature requests you voted on

Project owners can export this data in CSV format for analysis and user engagement purposes. This data sharing is essential for the service to function.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the service
  • To notify you about changes to the service
  • To provide customer support
  • To monitor usage and improve the service

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Audit logging of data exports

6. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data (we will anonymize your votes)
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object: Opt out of certain data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our support channels.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. If you delete your account, we will anonymize your votes and feature requests but may retain some data for legal compliance purposes.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the 'Last updated' date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.

For privacy-related inquiries, reach out through our support channels.