Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2025

Welcome to IVMissed ("IVMissed", "we", "us", or "our"), accessible at ivmissed.com. IVMissed is a website that allows users to anonymously submit and browse "missed connections." Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

a. Anonymous Submissions

When you submit a missed connection, we collect the content you voluntarily provide, such as:

• The text of your submission
• Any optional metadata you choose to include (e.g., location, school tag, date)

Submissions are anonymous by default. We do not require you to create an account or provide your name or email address.

b. IP Addresses (Stored Permanently)

To protect the integrity and safety of the platform, IVMissed permanently stores IP addresses associated with submissions, votes, and interactions. IP addresses are collected automatically when you access or use the site.

IP addresses are used for purposes including, but not limited to:

• Preventing spam, abuse, fraud, or manipulation (e.g., vote manipulation)
• Moderation and enforcement of our Terms of Service
• Internal analytics and security monitoring

We do not publicly display IP addresses.

c. Automatically Collected Information

We may also collect standard technical data, such as:

• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Approximate geographic region (derived from IP)
• Pages visited and interaction timestamps

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Display missed connections and related features
• Prevent misuse and enforce community rules
• Improve performance, usability, and safety
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Data Retention

• User-submitted content may be retained indefinitely unless removed by us.
• IP addresses are retained permanently for security, moderation, and abuse-prevention purposes.

By using IVMissed, you acknowledge and consent to this permanent storage.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not share personal data except in the following circumstances:

• If required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of IVMissed, users, or the public
• With service providers that help operate the website (under confidentiality obligations)

5. Cookies

IVMissed may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Children's Privacy

IVMissed is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

7. Third-Party Links

The site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

8. Google AdSense & Google Analytics

IVMissed uses third-party services such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics to serve ads and understand how the site is used.

• These services may place cookies or use similar technologies to collect information about your device, browser, IP address, and browsing behavior across ivmissed.com and other websites.
• Google may use this data to provide personalized or non-personalized ads and to generate aggregated analytics about traffic and usage.
• You can learn more about how Google uses data from sites and apps that use its services at Google’s “How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services”.
• You can manage your Google ad settings and opt out of certain tracking via your Google account or ad preferences tools provided by Google and your browser.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:

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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 16, 2025

By accessing or using ivmissed.com, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the site.

1. Description of Service

IVMissed is an online platform that allows users to anonymously submit and view missed connections. Content is user-generated and unverified.

2. No Institutional Affiliation

IVMissed is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any university, college, school, organization, or institution.

References on the site such as:

• "UCLA Missed Connections"
• "UCSB Missed Connections"
• "Berkeley Missed Connections"

are purely descriptive and refer only to geographic or social context provided by users. They do not imply any official connection, sponsorship, or approval by those institutions.

3. User Conduct

You agree that you will NOT:

• Post illegal, threatening, harassing, defamatory, or hateful content
• Post sexually explicit content involving minors
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Attempt to identify, dox, or harass individuals
• Manipulate votes, spam submissions, or bypass safeguards

We reserve the right to remove content and restrict access at our sole discretion.

4. Anonymity and Responsibility

While the platform allows anonymous posting, anonymity is not guaranteed. IP addresses are permanently stored and may be disclosed if required by law.

You are solely responsible for the content you post.

5. Content License

By submitting content, you grant IVMissed a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, modify, and distribute your content as part of operating the service.

6. Moderation and Enforcement

IVMissed may:

• Remove or edit content
• Limit or block access from certain IP addresses
• Suspend or permanently ban users

These actions may occur without notice.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

IVMissed is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." We make no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IVMissed shall not be liable for any damages arising from use of the site, including user-generated content.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IVMissed from any claims arising out of your use of the service or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State in which IVMissed operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of IVMissed constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.