Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Discrum. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle information when you use our web-based tools for Scrum Poker planning and Sprint Retrospectives.

Discrum is a lightweight collaboration tool designed to be simple and privacy-focused. We do not require user registration or account creation. You can use our services and exit whenever you choose.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Display Names: Names you choose when joining a room or board. These are temporary and used only during your active session.
• Session Content: Content you create during sessions, such as cards, votes, comments, and estimates. This information is stored temporarily only while your session is active.

Automatically Collected Information

• Server Logs: Basic server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and access times. These are standard web server logs used for security and troubleshooting.
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized usage data to understand how features are used and improve the service.
• Technical Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser version for compatibility and optimization purposes.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Enable real-time collaboration features
• Improve user experience and fix technical issues
• Understand usage patterns through aggregated, anonymized analytics
• Ensure security and prevent abuse

Data Storage & Retention

Discrum is designed with privacy in mind. Most data is temporary and session-based:

• Session Data: Room codes, votes, cards, and other session content are automatically deleted after periods of inactivity or when rooms are closed.
• Server Logs: Basic server logs are retained for a limited time (typically 30-90 days) for security and troubleshooting purposes, then automatically deleted.
• No Permanent Storage: We do not permanently store your session content or personal information beyond what's necessary for the service to function.

Cookies & Local Storage

Discrum uses cookies and local storage to provide functionality and improve your experience:

Essential Cookies & Storage

• Session Management: Cookies and local storage used to maintain your connection and preferences during active sessions.
• User Preferences: Local storage to remember your display settings and preferences for future visits.

These are essential for the service to function properly. You can clear cookies and local storage through your browser settings at any time, though this may affect your ability to use certain features.

Third-Party Services

Discrum may use third-party services to provide functionality and improve the service:

Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to understand how the service is used. These services collect aggregated, anonymized data and do not identify individual users.

Advertising Services

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google Inc.

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Google uses the DoubleClick cookie, which enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings or Google's opt-out tools. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms - Advertising.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

User Choices

You have control over your information:

• Browser Settings: You can disable cookies or clear local storage through your browser settings at any time.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential cookies and advertising through your browser settings or third-party opt-out tools.
• Contact Us: If you have questions about your data or want to request deletion, please contact us at support@discrum.com.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of Discrum after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

support@discrum.com