Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Overview

The Lanyard (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates thelanyard.app. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Data We Collect

When you use The Lanyard, we may collect:

  • Account information — your name and email address, provided directly or via Google/GitHub OAuth
  • Review content — reviews, ratings, and other content you submit
  • Usage data — pages visited, actions taken, and general interaction with the Platform
  • Technical data — browser type, device type, and IP address

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Display your reviews on the Platform
  • Communicate with you about your account or content
  • Improve the Platform

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may process your data:

  • Google / GitHub OAuth — for authentication
  • Neon — database hosting
  • Vercel — application hosting

5. Your Rights

Under CCPA and GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email thelanyardapp@gmail.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion at any time.

7. Cookies

The Lanyard uses session cookies for authentication. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance. We will update the “Last updated” date when changes are made.

9. Contact

For privacy inquiries, email thelanyardapp@gmail.com.