Privacy policy.

Introduction

Welcome to Wheel of Decision ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our random selection tools.

By using Wheel of Decision, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
• Wheel Data: Entries you add to wheels, custom wheel names, and sharing preferences.
• Shared Wheel Settings: Access controls, spin limits, and configuration options you set for shared wheels.
• Tool Ratings: If you rate a tool, we store your star rating together with a random ID created by your browser and a one-way hash of your IP address. We use these only to keep it to one rating per person and stop repeated ratings; the IP address itself is not stored with your rating. Only the average and the number of ratings are shown publicly.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, spin counts, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, screen resolution, and operating system.
• IP Address: Used for analytics, security, and approximate geographic location.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to remember preferences and analyze usage.

Information Stored Locally

Our tools use your browser's localStorage to save your preferences, wheel entries, spin history, and theme settings. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to create a shared wheel or rate a tool (your rating and the random rating ID).

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To operate our random picker wheels, team generators, and other tools.
• Account Management: To create and manage your user account and shared wheels.
• Improve Our Services: To analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience.
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and send service-related notifications.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our tools and improve functionality.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences (theme, sound settings, etc.)
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve our services based on user behavior

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis.
• Google Tag Manager: For managing tracking scripts.
• Microsoft Clarity: For understanding user behavior through session recordings and heatmaps.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you create public shared wheels, the wheel data is accessible to anyone with the link.
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Password hashing for user accounts
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward.
• Shared Wheels: Retained until you delete them or your account.
• Tool Ratings: Kept until you remove your rating (the "Remove my rating" link on the tool page) or we reset a tool's ratings.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.
• Local Storage: Remains on your device until you clear your browser data.

Limitation of Liability for Data Loss

While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, we cannot guarantee that data loss will never occur. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• We are not liable for any loss, corruption, or unauthorized access to your personal data resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to hardware failures, software bugs, cyberattacks, natural disasters, or third-party service failures.
• We are not responsible for data stored in your browser's localStorage, which may be lost if you clear your browser data, use a different device, or experience browser-related issues.
• We strongly recommend that you maintain your own backups of any important wheel configurations or data that you create using our services.
• Our liability for any data-related claims shall be limited to the amount you have paid us (if any) for the use of our services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

By using our services, you acknowledge and accept these limitations. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services.

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: Decline non-essential cookies and marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Wheel of Decision is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.