Information we collect
When you visit, a signed first-party browser identifier supports aggregate visitor and presence counts. We store its hashed identifier, a hashed network identifier, and first- and last-seen timestamps. “Online now” means a browser was seen during the previous five minutes; it is approximate and is not a verified-person count.
When you vote, we process a separate random signed browser identifier, hashed device and network identifiers, the university selected, season, and timestamps. We do not persist raw IP addresses in our application database. Hosting and security providers may process network metadata to deliver and protect the service.
How we use information
We operate monthly leaderboards, enforce one active vote per browser and the switching window, detect abuse, and meet legal and security obligations. We do not sell personal information or use voter data for behavioral profiling.
Necessary cookies
First-party cookies remember a browser visit and vote. The visitor cookie can remain for up to 400 days unless you clear it. These cookies are necessary to the relevant features.
Sharing and retention
Information is shared only with providers needed for hosting, security, authentication, support, and professional or legal obligations. We retain visitor and presence records to maintain the since-launch aggregate and resist manufactured traffic. Voting and security records are retained as reasonably necessary for integrity, disputes, fraud prevention, and legal obligations. De-identified aggregates may be retained longer.
Security and choices
Protections include signed cookies, hashed identifiers, HTTPS, and restricted administration. No online service can promise absolute security. Depending on where you live, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or objection. Contact support@voteyouruni.com; verification and legally required retention may apply.
Children, changes, and contact
VoteYourUni is not directed to children under 13. We may update this notice as the service changes. Privacy questions should be sent to support@voteyouruni.com.