Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Scrum planning poker.

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Scrum planning poker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information when you use our planning poker application and related services.

By using Scrum planning poker, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Display Name: When you join a session, you provide a display name that is visible to other participants in your session.
  • Session Data: Your votes, participation status, and session interactions during planning poker sessions.
  • Preferences: Session settings, deck preferences, and other customization choices you make.

Information Automatically Collected

  • Connection Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and connection timestamps for session management.
  • Usage Analytics: Session duration, feature usage, and performance metrics to improve our service.
  • Technical Data: Browser capabilities, screen resolution, and WebSocket connection status for optimal functionality.

Information We Don't Collect

  • We do not require or collect email addresses for basic usage
  • We do not collect personal identification documents
  • We do not track your activity outside of Scrum planning poker sessions
  • We do not collect sensitive personal information

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

  • • Enable real-time collaboration in planning poker sessions
  • • Maintain session state and participant connections
  • • Provide voting statistics and consensus calculations
  • • Synchronize data across all session participants

Service Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
  • • Monitor performance and fix technical issues
  • • Develop new functionality based on user needs
  • • Ensure service reliability and uptime

Security & Safety

  • • Prevent abuse and unauthorized access
  • • Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
  • • Maintain session integrity and data accuracy
  • • Protect against technical vulnerabilities

Communication

  • • Send important service updates and notifications
  • • Respond to support requests and inquiries
  • • Provide technical assistance when needed
  • • Share relevant product announcements

Data Storage and Security

Data Storage

Session Data: Stored securely on our servers during active sessions. Session data is automatically cleaned up after periods of inactivity.

Local Storage: Your display name and preferences are stored locally in your browser using localStorage and IndexedDB for convenience.

Temporary Data: Real-time session data is temporarily held in memory for immediate synchronization across participants.

Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

  • • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • • WebSocket secure connections (WSS)
  • • Database encryption at rest
  • • Regular security updates and patches

Access Controls

  • • Limited access to production systems
  • • Session-based access controls
  • • Automated session cleanup procedures
  • • Regular security audits and monitoring

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or any other purposes. Your data is used solely to provide and improve our planning poker service.

Limited Sharing Scenarios

Session Participants

Your display name and voting activity are visible to other participants in the same planning poker session. This is essential for the collaborative nature of the service.

Service Providers

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate our infrastructure (hosting, monitoring, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

Data Retention

Session Data

Active session data is retained for the duration of the session and a short period afterward for reconnection purposes. Inactive sessions are automatically cleaned up.

Analytics Data

Aggregated, anonymized usage analytics may be retained longer to help us improve the service, but this data cannot be linked back to individual users.

Local Data

Data stored in your browser (display name, preferences) remains until you clear your browser data or we update our local storage implementation.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You can view and modify your display name and preferences at any time during a session through the profile settings.

Data Deletion

You can clear your local data by clearing your browser storage. Session data is automatically cleaned up when sessions end.

Opt-Out

You can stop using our service at any time. Simply close your browser or navigate away from the application.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at [email protected].

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies and local storage to maintain your session state, remember your preferences, and ensure the application functions properly.

Analytics

We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand how our service is used, but we do not use invasive tracking or advertising cookies.

Third-Party Services

Our hosting and infrastructure providers may set their own cookies for security and performance purposes, but these are not used for tracking or advertising.

International Users

Scrum planning poker is accessible globally. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Scrum planning poker is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. 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 immediately so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

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