Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 16, 2026
TL;DR:
We collect your PayPal email and optional photo. We don't sell your data. We don't spam you. We use Google Analytics to see how many people think this is funny. That's it.
1. Information We Collect
When you make a payment:
- PayPal email address (to verify payment and allow future uploads)
- Payment amount and transaction ID
- Timestamp of your contribution
When you upload a photo:
- Your photo (compressed and displayed publicly)
- Optional social media link (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok)
Automatically collected:
- IP address (for rate limiting and security)
- Browser type and device info (via Google Analytics)
- Pages visited and actions taken (via Google Analytics)
2. How We Use Your Information
- To run the experiment: Track payments, display photos, show stats
- To prevent fraud: Verify payments, prevent duplicate charges
- To improve the site: Understand how people use it
- To contact you: Only if you reach out first or there's a technical issue
3. How We Store Your Information
- Data is stored securely in a SQL Server database
- Photos are stored on our server
- Payment processing is handled by PayPal (we never see your credit card)
- We use standard security practices (encryption, secure connections)
4. How We Share Your Information
Public information:
- Your uploaded photo (if you choose to upload one)
- Your contribution number (#1, #2, etc.)
- Your optional social media link
We DO NOT:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Share your email with anyone
- Send you marketing emails (unless you ask)
- Track you across other websites
Third-party services we use:
5. Cookies
We use minimal cookies:
- Local Storage: Remember your email so you can upload photos later
- Google Analytics: Anonymous tracking cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features might not work.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Email us and we'll tell you what we have
- Delete your data: Request removal of your photo and information
- Correct your data: Fix any errors in your information
- Export your data: Get a copy of your information
To exercise these rights, email: support@wtf1dollar.com
7. Data Retention
- Payment records: Kept indefinitely for transparency and auditing
- Photos: Displayed indefinitely (unless you request removal)
- Analytics: Aggregated data kept indefinitely, individual data purged regularly
8. Children's Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect data from children. If we discover we have, we'll delete it immediately.
9. International Users
The Site is hosted in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in the US.
10. Security
We use industry-standard security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Secure database storage
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Regular security updates
However, no system is 100% secure. Use at your own risk.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use of the Site means you accept the changes.
12. Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Email us: support@wtf1dollar.com
By using WTF $1, you acknowledge that you've read and understood this Privacy Policy.