Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Information We Collect

When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from your Google account. We use this to create your GenericOrNot profile.

When you use the site, we collect information about your activity including votes cast, comparisons submitted, and evidence contributed.

How We Use Your Information

-To operate the voting and comparison platform
-To display your username on contributions you make
-To compute community verdicts from aggregated votes
-To prevent vote manipulation and enforce rate limits

Cookies & Local Storage

We use session cookies to keep you signed in. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics.

Third-Party Services

Google OAuth — Used for authentication. See Google's Privacy Policy.

Vercel — Hosts the site. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

Neon — Hosts our database. Your data is stored securely on Neon's infrastructure.

Data Retention

Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request full deletion by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us at the address below to exercise any of these rights.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Questions about this policy? Contact us.