CrowdRoars ("we", "our", or "us") is an anonymous real-time reaction app where people join public rooms during live events and post short reactions. We are committed to being transparent about what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. Please read this policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
Because CrowdRoars is anonymous by design, we collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the service:
- Device fingerprint — A randomly generated identifier created on your device and stored in local storage. This is used to resume your session across app launches without requiring an account. It is not linked to your real identity.
- Session identifier — A server-assigned ID tied to your device fingerprint, used to manage your participation in rooms.
- Room activity — The rooms you create or join, and the reactions you post within them.
- IP address — Captured automatically with each request, used solely for abuse prevention and moderation (see Section 4).
- Device and platform metadata — Basic information such as operating system type, used for debugging and service improvement.
We do not collect your name, email, phone number, or any other personal information.
2. Anonymous Usernames
When you join a room, the server assigns you a randomly generated display name (for example, "TurboHamster12"). This name is unique per room — you get a different name in each room you join — and is not chosen or controlled by you.
These usernames are fun identifiers only. They are not tied to your real identity and are discarded when a room expires.
3. Data Retention — 24-Hour Expiry
Rooms and all messages within them automatically expire and are permanently deleted from our servers after 24 hours from the time the room was created. We do not maintain an archive of past rooms or messages.
Session records (your device fingerprint and server session ID) are retained for a longer period to support continuity across sessions and to enforce moderation decisions (such as bans). You can clear your session at any time by clearing app data or local storage.
4. IP Address & Device-Based Moderation
To keep CrowdRoars safe and prevent abuse, we may use your IP address and session identifier to:
- Rate-limit how frequently you can post messages.
- Enforce temporary or permanent bans if you violate our community rules.
- Block known abusive IP ranges.
IP addresses used for moderation are stored securely and are not shared with other users or third parties for marketing purposes. We retain moderation records (such as banned IPs) only as long as necessary to enforce the applicable ban.
5. Cookies & Local Storage
CrowdRoars does not use tracking cookies. We use your device's local storage (or AsyncStorage on mobile) to store:
- Your device fingerprint, so you can return to your session without logging in.
- Your server-assigned session ID.
- Optional location preference (city name) if you choose to set one.
This data lives only on your device and is not sent to third parties. You can delete it at any time by clearing the app's data or local storage in your device settings.
6. Reporting & Moderation
Any user may report a message they believe violates our community guidelines. When a message receives a significant number of reports in a short window, the room is automatically frozen pending admin review.
Reports are reviewed by our moderation team. Reported messages may be deleted, and the posting session may be muted or banned. We do not share the identity of the person who filed a report.
Moderation actions (deletions, bans) are logged for accountability purposes and retained for a reasonable period to allow review of moderation decisions.
7. User-Generated Content
All content you post — reactions, room titles, and room descriptions — is public and visible to every participant in that room. By posting, you grant CrowdRoars a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display that content within the service for the duration of the room's 24-hour lifecycle.
Do not post personal information, private data, or content that could identify yourself or others. Do not post illegal content, hate speech, threats, or harassment. We reserve the right to remove any content and take moderation action at our discretion.
8. Third-Party Advertising
CrowdRoars may display third-party advertisements within the mobile app, including ads served by Google AdMob or similar ad networks. These networks may use your device's advertising identifier and general location to serve contextually relevant ads.
We do not share your session data or IP address with ad networks. Ad networks operate under their own privacy policies. You can limit ad tracking through your device's privacy settings (iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising; Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads).
9. Analytics
We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand aggregate usage patterns — for example, how many rooms are created per day or which categories are most popular. Any analytics data we collect is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
We do not use behavioral tracking, session recording, or cross-site tracking.
10. Children's Privacy
CrowdRoars is rated 12+ and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has used the app in a way that has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, a request related to your data, or a concern about how we handle information, please contact us at: