Last updated: 2026-09-02
What we collect. A random device identifier (so your votes count once), the matchups you create, your votes, an optional display name, and — only if you choose Sign in with Apple — the anonymous Apple user identifier. If you enable notifications we store your push token. We keep a salted hash of your IP address for a short time to prevent vote abuse.
What we don't do. No ads, no tracking SDKs, no cross-app tracking, and we never sell your data. We don't collect your name, email, contacts, or location.
Third-party content moderation. To keep Sided safe, the two sides of a matchup you create and the display name you choose are sent to our automated moderation provider, Anthropic (the Claude AI service), to check them against our content policy before they appear. This is the only third party we share your content with, and only for moderation. We don't send it your device identifier, votes, or other data. By creating a matchup or setting a display name you consent to this check.
Your controls. In Settings you can change your name, turn off notifications, block users, and delete your data. "Delete my data" permanently removes your account, votes, ribbons and reports.
Retention. Matchups you created stay live (without your name) after you delete your account, because other people voted on them. Moderation logs are kept for 90 days.
Children. Sided is not directed to children under 13.
Contact. support@sidedapp.com