Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

1. Introduction

At CarnivoreCount.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Email Address: Used for account creation, verification, and password recovery
  • Country: Used to include you in your country's carnivore count
  • Password: Stored securely using industry-standard hashing algorithms

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Usage data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Maintain accurate carnivore count statistics
  • Send account verification and password reset emails
  • Prevent duplicate accounts and fraud
  • Improve and optimize our service
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. Data Privacy and Anonymity

Your email address is NEVER publicly displayed or shared with third parties.

The statistics displayed on our leaderboard are 100% anonymous. We only show aggregate counts by country—no personal information is ever revealed.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
  • Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
  • Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our service (e.g., email delivery, hosting), under strict confidentiality agreements

6. Data Security

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

  • Password hashing using secure algorithms
  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

  • Session cookies for authentication
  • Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt out of promotional communications
  • Object to certain data processing activities

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information, though aggregate anonymous statistics may be retained.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Users

CarnivoreCount.com is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

12. Changes to This Privacy 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via our social media channels.