OPEN.LY — PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 2025 - Nov - 15
Your privacy matters. Open.ly is designed so that your emotional communication stays with you — not with us.
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1. Information We Collect
Open.ly is intentionally built to collect as little information as possible.
We may collect:
Basic analytics (page views, browser type, device type)
Voluntary information you provide through contact forms
We do not collect:
The messages you generate
Your feelings, triggers, or selections
Your personal conversations
Sensitive personal details
All message-building happens on your device.
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2. Local Storage
The Open.ly builder uses your browser’s local storage to save your draft so you don’t lose your progress.
This data stays on your device only and is not transmitted to any server.
You can clear it anytime by clicking “Reset” inside the builder.
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3. Cookies
We may use minimal cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
We do not use cookies to track individual behavior, identify you personally, or follow you across other websites.
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4. How We Use Information
Any information collected is used to:
Improve the site
Fix bugs
Understand which pages are most helpful
Keep the platform functioning safely
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data.
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5. Third-Party Services
Open.ly may use:
Squarespace (hosting + design)
Google Analytics or Privacy-Focused Analytics (optional)
These providers may collect anonymous data (like device type or page views).
They do not receive your messages or emotional selections.
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6. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the website and any voluntary information submitted.
However, no system is perfectly secure. Use Open.ly at your discretion.
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7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for users under 16.
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8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy.
The “Last updated” date will reflect changes.
Continued use of Open.ly means you accept the updated policy.
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9. Contact
If you have privacy questions, contact us at: