Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 13, 2026
At GroanDeck, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our service.
What Information We Collect
Anonymous Usage Data
- Viewer IDs (randomly generated, stored in cookies) for streak tracking and reactions
- Joke reactions and daily streak progress
- Basic analytics about joke popularity and site usage
Account Information (Optional)
- Google account information (name, email) when you sign in to submit jokes
- User submissions and associated groan counter points
- Submission history and approval status
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide personalized features like daily streak tracking
- Count and display joke reactions (groans, loves, etc.)
- Enable user submissions and track groan counter points
- Analyze joke popularity to improve our content curation
- Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
Cookies We Use
We use essential cookies to provide core functionality:
- Viewer ID cookie: Anonymous identifier for streak tracking and reactions
- NextAuth session cookie: Secure authentication when you sign in with Google
We do not currently use advertising cookies. For more details, see our cookie policy.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate GroanDeck:
- Google OAuth: Secure sign-in for joke submissions
- Neon PostgreSQL: Database hosting for jokes and user data
- Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
- Resend: Email delivery for notifications (if applicable)
These services have their own privacy policies and may collect additional data according to their terms.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Anonymous usage data: Retained for analytics and service improvement
- Account information: Retained until you delete your account
- Joke submissions: Retained indefinitely as part of our content library
Children's Privacy
GroanDeck contains family-friendly content suitable for all ages, but our service is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential data collection
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "last updated" date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us.