Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Confess. ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Deccansoft, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Age verification data: We collect your date of birth or college email solely to verify that you are 18 years of age or older. This data is used for verification only and is not shared publicly.
- Confessions and posts: Text content you submit is stored temporarily for up to 24 hours, after which it is permanently deleted from our servers.
- Reactions and replies: Anonymous emoji reactions and nickname-based replies you submit.
- Reports and abuse flags: If you report content, we retain that report for up to 30 days for moderation review.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device identifiers: Anonymous device ID used solely to enforce the 24-hour posting session limit and to prevent abuse.
- IP address: Collected for security, fraud prevention, and compliance purposes. Not stored permanently.
- Usage data: App interaction data (screens viewed, buttons tapped) collected in aggregate, non-identifiable form via analytics tools.
- Crash reports: Anonymized crash data to improve app stability.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking (Website)
Our website (confessapp.in) uses the following cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (if applicable) to understand aggregate traffic patterns. You may opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Google Fonts: Our site uses Google Fonts loaded from Google servers. Google may collect minimal technical data per their Privacy Policy.
By using our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies. You may adjust analytics preferences via our cookie banner.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and provide the Service (post confessions, reactions, discussions)
- To verify user age (18+ requirement)
- To enforce our Community Guidelines and content policies
- To detect, prevent, and address abuse, fraud, and security issues
- To improve the Service through aggregate analytics
- To respond to your support requests and reports
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your data for targeted advertising within the app.
3. Data Retention
- Confessions and posts: Automatically deleted after 24 hours.
- Reactions: Deleted when the parent confession expires.
- Age verification data: Retained for the duration of your account; deleted upon account deletion.
- Abuse reports: Retained for up to 30 days, then deleted unless required for legal compliance.
- Device identifiers: Retained for up to 90 days for abuse prevention, then deleted.
- Backup data: May be retained in encrypted backups for up to 7 days after deletion.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) who are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Law enforcement: Only when required by applicable law, court order, or to protect the safety of users or the public.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user data may transfer to the successor entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.
5. Your Rights (GDPR — EU/UK Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@deccansoft.net.
6. Your Rights (CCPA — California Users)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, to opt out of any "sale" (we do not sell data), and to non-discrimination for exercising rights. Contact us at privacy@deccansoft.net to make a request.
7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Confess. is strictly for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a user under 18 has provided information, we will immediately delete that data and terminate the account. If you believe a minor has used our Service, contact us immediately at safety@deccansoft.net.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS), encrypted storage, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in India. If you access our Service from outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed in India. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure adequate data protection safeguards are in place.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., App Store, Google Play). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, through in-app notification. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights:
- Email: privacy@deccansoft.net
- General support: operations@deccansoft.net
- Website: confessapp.in/contact.html