Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

The short version

Takes stores your data locally on your device. We don't run a server that collects your votes, comments, or username. What you post stays in your browser unless you choose to share it.

What we store

All app state is saved in your browser's localStorage under the key takes_state_v1. This includes:

• Your chosen username (optional)
• Your votes and upvotes
• Comments you've written
• Takes you've posted
• Your UI preferences (theme, categories, color scheme)

This data never leaves your device. Clearing your browser's site data removes it completely.

What we don't collect

• No account registration or passwords
• No email addresses (the sign-in form email field is optional and stored locally only)
• No IP addresses or device fingerprinting
• No cross-site tracking

Hosting & infrastructure

Takes is hosted on Vercel. Like any web host, Vercel may log basic request data (IP addresses, request paths, timestamps) for security and performance purposes. See Vercel's privacy policy for details.

Analytics

Takes may use Vercel Analytics to measure aggregate traffic (page views, visitor counts). This data is anonymous and not tied to any individual. No cookies are used for analytics.

Content moderation

Photos and videos you attach to a take are scanned locally in your browser using an on-device AI model (NSFWJS). The scan runs entirely on your device — no image data is sent to any server for moderation.

Changes

If this policy changes materially, we'll update the date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions? Reach out via the GitHub repository or post a take about it.