Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 5, 2026
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
Key Privacy Commitment: We do not collect personal information from you. Your quiz scores are stored locally on your device and are only used for comparing locations. We value your privacy and transparency.
1. Introduction
Welcome to wheresmypersonality.com ("we," "us," or "our" is associated with wheresmypersonality LLC). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data when you use our personality matching service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
Unlike many online services, we minimize data collection:
- No Personal Identification: We do not collect your name, address, phone number, or other personal identifiers
- No Email Collection: We do not require email registration (except for payment processing if you purchase premium services)
- No User Accounts: We do not create user accounts or profiles
- No Personality Data Storage: Your quiz responses and personality scores are stored only on your device, not on our servers
- No Social Media Linking: We do not connect to or collect data from social media accounts
- No Tracking Across Sites: We do not track your browsing activity on other websites
3. How Your Quiz Data is Stored
3.1 Local Storage
Your personality quiz responses are stored using your browser's local storage mechanism:
- Location: Data stays on your device only
- Control: You have complete control over this data
- Access: Only you can access this data through your browser
- Deletion: You can delete this data anytime by clearing your browser data
- No Server Upload: Your quiz scores are never uploaded to or stored on our servers
3.2 How We Process Your Quiz Data
When you request location matches:
- Your browser sends your personality scores to our server
- Our server performs the comparison calculation
- Results are sent back to your browser
- Your scores are immediately discarded and not stored
Important: Your personality scores pass through our server only for calculation purposes and are not retained, logged, or stored in any database.
4. Information We May Collect
4.1 Payment Information (Premium Services Only)
If you purchase premium database comparisons:
- What We Collect: Transaction ID, payment amount, date of purchase
- What We Don't Collect: Credit card numbers, billing addresses (these are handled by our payment processor)
- Purpose: Processing payments and preventing fraud
- Third Party: Payment details are processed by PayPal or Zelle according to their privacy policy
4.2 Technical Information
We may automatically collect limited technical information:
| Data Type |
Purpose |
Retention |
| IP Address |
Rate limiting, security, fraud prevention |
30 days |
| Browser Type & Version |
Compatibility and technical support |
90 days |
| Device Type |
Service optimization |
90 days |
| Access Times |
Service monitoring and security |
30 days |
| Error Logs |
Technical troubleshooting |
60 days |
4.3 Usage Statistics (Aggregate Only)
We may collect anonymous, aggregate statistics:
- Number of quizzes completed (not linked to individuals)
- Most popular sorting methods
- Most requested location databases
- General traffic patterns
- Annonymous location data(city/state/country level)
These statistics cannot be used to identify individual users.
5. How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used only for:
- Service Delivery: Processing location match requests
- Payment Processing: Completing premium service purchases
- Security: Preventing abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
- Technical Support: Troubleshooting technical issues
- Service Improvement: Understanding usage patterns to improve our service and provide information to areas the need better coverage
- Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations
- We do NOT store IP addresses, or any information that could identify individual users.Location data is aggregated and cannot be traced back to you.
6. How We Share Information
6.1 We Do Not Sell Data
We never sell, rent, or trade any user information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6.2 Limited Sharing
We may share limited information only in these circumstances:
- Payment Processors: Transaction data shared with payment processors PayPal and Zelle to complete purchases
- Hosting Provider: Technical data stored on our web hosting service
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Security Threats: To investigate fraud, security breaches, or Terms of Service violations
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
7.1 Essential Cookies
We use minimal cookies necessary for service functionality:
- Session Management: Maintaining your selections as you navigate between pages
- Security: Preventing unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
7.2 No Third-Party Advertising Cookies
We do not use cookies for:
- Third-party advertising
- Cross-site tracking
- Building behavioral profiles
- Targeting ads
7.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect service functionality.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information:
- Encryption: HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Rate Limiting: Protection against automated attacks and abuse
- Access Controls: Limited access to any stored data
- Regular Updates: Security patches and software updates
However: No internet transmission is 100% secure. Use our service at your own risk.
9. Data Retention
- Personality Quiz Data: Never stored on our servers (local only)
- Technical Logs: 30-90 days, then automatically deleted
- Payment Records: Retained for accounting and legal compliance (typically 7 years)
- Aggregate Statistics: Retained indefinitely (cannot identify individuals)
10. Your Rights and Choices
10.1 Access and Control
Because we don't collect personal information, there is minimal data to access. You can:
- Delete Quiz Data: Clear your browser's local storage anytime
- Opt Out: Simply stop using our service
- Request Information: Contact us to ask what limited data we may have
10.2 For Payment Information
If you've made a purchase:
- Contact us to request deletion of payment records (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Contact the payment processor directly regarding payment data they hold
11. Children's Privacy
Our service is intended for users aged 14 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 14. If you believe a child under 13 has used our service, please contact us immediately.
12. International Users
12.1 Service Location
Our service is based in the United States. If you access our service from outside the United States, your limited data may be transmitted to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
12.2 Multi-Jurisdictional Privacy Compliance
We are committed to respecting privacy rights across jurisdictions:
California (CPRA/CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information, so no opt-out needed
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@wheresmypersonality.com
Virginia (VCDPA)
Virginia residents have similar rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act:
- Right to access personal data
- Right to correct inaccuracies
- Right to delete personal data
- Right to data portability
- Right to opt out of targeted advertising (we do not engage in this)
European Union (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Legal Basis: We process data based on consent (email signups) and legitimate interest (service delivery)
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in portable format
- Right to Object: Object to data processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at: contact@wheresmypersonality.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
India (DPDP Act)
If you are in India, we comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act:
- We process minimal personal data
- You have the right to access and correct your data
- You can request erasure of your data
- We obtain consent before processing personal data
12.3 Data Transfers
When data is transferred internationally:
- We use appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law
- For EU users, we rely on standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions
- Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
12.4 Contact for Privacy Inquiries
For privacy-related requests from any jurisdiction:
- Email: contact@wheresmypersonality.com
- Subject line: "Privacy Request - [Your State/Country]"
- We will respond within 30-45 days as required by applicable law
By using our service, you consent to data processing as described in this Privacy Policy and the transfer of data to the United States if you are located elsewhere.
13. Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- For material changes, provide prominent notice
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Primary email: contact@wheresmypersonality.com OR wheresmypersonality@gmail.com
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.
16. Your Consent
By using our service, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our data practices as described above.