Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 27, 2026

Entertainment only. PretendBuy is a fantasy simulator. No real products are ever shipped, and Dopamine Dollars (DD) have no real-world cash value. Read the full disclaimer.

This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

  • Email address (for login and newsletters).
  • Username and profile data (optional).
  • Transaction history (DD top-ups, "purchases").
  • Referral data (who referred whom).
  • Analytics data (via PostHog, e.g., page views, clicks).

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve the Platform.
  • To send transactional emails (e.g., receipts, milestone alerts).
  • To sync emails with our newsletter provider.
  • To prevent fraud and abuse.
  • To analyze usage patterns (via PostHog).

3. Data Sharing

We use third-party services to operate the Platform — including Vercel (hosting), Supabase (database & auth), Resend (email), PostHog (analytics), Dodo Payments (payments), and Endorsely (referral tracking). Your data may be shared with these services as necessary to provide the Platform. Your email may be shared with our newsletter provider, and referral data with Endorsely to track sign-ups.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will permanently delete your data within 30 days.

5. Your Rights

  • Access: You can request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: You can update your profile or contact us to correct inaccuracies.
  • Deletion: You can delete your account and request data erasure.
  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies (via PostHog) to analyze usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures (TLS, encryption, rate limiting). No payment card data is stored on our servers — all payments are processed by Dodo Payments.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@pretendbuy.com.