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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Welcome to IVMissed ("IVMissed", "we", "us", or "our"), accessible at ivmissed.com. IVMissed is a website and related services that allow users to submit and browse "missed connections." This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and important limits on what you can expect us to keep private.

Important: No expectation of privacy for what you put in the Service

You should have no expectation of privacy for any information, text, media, location data, or other content you submit, upload, type, or otherwise provide through the IVMissed website, mobile app, or related interfaces (together, the "Service"). That material may be stored, processed, displayed publicly or to other users, logged, moderated, analyzed, and disclosed to service providers, advertising partners, and others as described in this policy. Do not put anything in the Service that you need to keep private from IVMissed, ad networks, analytics providers, or other third parties we work with. If you are not comfortable with that, do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

a. Anonymous Submissions

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

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:

We do not publicly display IP addresses.

c. Email address and verification (app)

If you use features that require an email address (for example, school email verification or sign-in flows in the app), we collect and store the address you provide. By requesting or accepting a verification email from IVMissed, you consent to receive that verification message and future emails from us at that address, including service-related notices, security alerts, product updates, and other communications we may send in connection with your use of the Service. You may have options to adjust certain communications where our systems support it; stopping all email may require closing your use of email-based features.

d. Automatically Collected Information

We may also collect standard technical data, such as:

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

We may share information with advertising and analytics partners as described in this policy. Depending on where you live, some of this activity may be treated as a "sale," "sharing," or targeted advertising under applicable law.

3. Data Retention

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

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information in the following circumstances, among others:

Remember: content you put into the Service is not treated as private as between you and us for the purposes described in this policy and in our Terms of Service.

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. Data may be shared with these and other ad network channels for advertising, measurement, fraud prevention, and reporting, in line with their programs and policies.

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:

Email: contact@email.ivmissed.com

Terms of Service

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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:

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:

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. User Generated Content

Ownership. Content you submit through the Service (including text, location or school tags, dates, and any other materials you provide) is user-generated content (“UGC”). By submitting UGC, you represent that you have the right to submit it and you assign to IVMissed all right, title, and interest in that UGC, including copyright and related rights, so that IVMissed owns the copyright (and other applicable intellectual property rights) in that UGC from the moment it is accepted or displayed on the Service, to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any rights cannot be assigned under applicable law, you grant IVMissed the exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, publicly perform and display, and create derivative works from that UGC for any purpose related to the Service and IVMissed’s business.

What you may not include. UGC must comply with these Terms and applicable law. Without limitation, UGC must not:

Reporting. The IVMissed mobile app includes a report feature so you can flag posts or comments that may violate these rules or that concern you. We may review reports and take action at our discretion, including removing content or restricting access. Reporting does not guarantee any particular outcome.

6. Content License

The assignment and license in Section 5 apply to all UGC you submit. Without limiting Section 5, you agree that IVMissed may host, display, modify, moderate, and distribute UGC as part of operating the Service.

7. Moderation and Enforcement

IVMissed may:

These actions may occur without notice.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Changes to Terms

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