Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 01, 2024 | Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Welcome to YesIConfess.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using YesIConfess.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Confessions and Submissions: Text content you submit to our platform. These are intended to be anonymous and should not contain personally identifiable information.
• Comments: Comments you post on confessions, including any display name you choose to use.
• Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we collect the information you provide during registration.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and referring URLs.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and other interaction data.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
• Log Data: Server logs that record requests made to our website, including timestamps and technical details.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Spam Detection Services: We use third-party services (such as Akismet) to detect spam, which may process your IP address and submission content.
• Analytics Providers: We receive aggregated analytics data from services like Google Analytics.
• Advertising Partners: Third-party advertisers may collect information through cookies and tracking technologies on our site.

2. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Processing

YesIConfess.com uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist with content moderation, protect user privacy, and improve the platform experience. This section provides transparency about our AI practices.

2.1 How We Use AI

2.2 What AI Does NOT Do

• AI does not fundamentally rewrite or alter the meaning, tone, or voice of your submissions
• AI does not identify, track, or profile individual users beyond moderation purposes
• AI does not make irrevocable decisions—human moderators maintain oversight
• We do not use your submissions to train AI models
• We do not sell AI-processed data to third parties

2.3 Third-Party AI Service Providers

We use the following third-party AI services to process content:

• xAI (Grok API): For content analysis, moderation decisions, and PII detection. Your submission content is transmitted to xAI’s servers for processing. xAI’s privacy policy governs their handling of this data: https://x.ai/legal/privacy-policy

2.4 Automated Decision-Making

Our AI systems may make automated decisions regarding:

• Whether content is published, held for review, or rejected
• Whether comments are approved, flagged as spam, or removed
• What PII to redact from submissions
• Content categorization and tagging

Your Rights Regarding Automated Decisions:

• You may request human review of any automated moderation decision
• You may inquire whether AI was used to process your specific submission
• You may object to automated processing by contacting us

2.5 Original Content Preservation

We maintain permanent records of original submissions as submitted, before any AI-assisted modifications. This ensures:

• Audit trail integrity for moderation decisions
• Ability to review original content if disputes arise
• Accountability for AI processing accuracy

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Platform Operations

• Publishing and displaying confessions and comments
• Moderating content to maintain community standards
• Preventing spam, fraud, and abuse
• Maintaining platform security and integrity
• Providing customer support

3.2 Improvement and Analytics

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve the platform
• Developing new features and services
• Conducting research and analysis (using anonymized/aggregated data)
• Testing and troubleshooting

3.3 Communications

• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Sending administrative notices (policy updates, security alerts)
• Marketing communications (only with your consent, where required)

3.4 Legal and Safety

• Complying with legal obligations
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Protecting our rights, property, and safety
• Protecting users and the public from harm

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Content

Confessions and comments you submit are intended for public display. Once published:

• They are visible to all website visitors
• They may be indexed by search engines
• They may be shared on social media by users
• They may be archived by third-party services

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform:

• Hosting Providers: Server infrastructure and data storage
• AI Services: Content moderation and processing (see Section 2.3)
• Spam Detection: Akismet and similar services
• Analytics: Google Analytics and similar services
• Advertising: Ad networks and partners
• Security: DDoS protection and security services

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Court orders, subpoenas, or legal process
• Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
• To protect our legal rights or defend against legal claims
• To prevent imminent harm to persons or property
• To investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service

4.4 Business Transfers

If YesIConfess.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such change in ownership or control.

4.5 Aggregated and De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for any purpose, including research, analytics, and marketing.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services (advertisers, analytics providers) may place cookies on your device. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookies.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. To opt out of:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection

7. Data Retention

7.1 Retention Periods

7.2 Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us. Please note:

• Published content may remain visible even after account deletion
• We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes
• Backup copies may persist for a reasonable period
• Information shared with third parties is subject to their retention policies

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8.2 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 14. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days). We may require verification of your identity before processing requests.

8.3 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

8.4 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those listed in Section 8.1. Our legal bases for processing include:

• Performance of contract (providing our services)
• Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, platform improvement)
• Consent (where specifically obtained)
• Legal obligations (compliance with law)

9. International Data Transfers

YesIConfess.com is operated from the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws different from your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as standard contractual clauses.

10. Children’s Privacy

YesIConfess.com is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are under 18, do not use this website or submit any information.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Content

12.1 Your Responsibilities

When using YesIConfess.com, you are responsible for:

• Not including personally identifiable information in submissions
• Not submitting content that identifies other individuals without their consent
• Not submitting illegal content or content that violates others’ rights
• Ensuring your submissions comply with our Terms of Service

12.2 Prohibited Content

The following content is prohibited and will be removed:

• Content that identifies real individuals (names, photos, contact information)
• Content depicting or promoting illegal activities
• Content exploiting or endangering minors
• Threats of violence or harassment
• Spam, malware, or malicious content
• Content that infringes intellectual property rights

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on our website)
• Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

14. Contact Us

15. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

16. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Texas.

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This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 23, 2025.