Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

1. Data Collected

• Email address (registration)
• Phone number (registration)
• Contact access (to initiate conversations)
• Notification token (FCM & APNs)
• Subscription data (+18, pseudonyms, status)

2. Collection Methods

• Users enter email & phone manually
• Contacts access is requested with permission
• Notification tokens are generated automatically
• “I’m over 18” button activates subscription

3. Use of Data

• Authentication
• Push notifications (messages, updates)
• Starting conversations with contacts
• Generating & managing anonymous web links
• +18 features (de-anonymization, protected pseudonyms)

4. Storage & Security

• Stored securely in MongoDB
• Messages stored for conversation continuity
• Communications secured via HTTPS
• Contacts are not stored on our servers

5. Sharing with Third Parties

• No sharing for commercial purposes
• Firebase & APNs only for push delivery

6. Web Version

• Send anonymous messages via shared link
• No registration required
• De-anonymization is not available on web

7. Notifications

• Managed via Firebase Messaging & APNs
• Can be disabled in the app

8. Data Deletion

• Delete account button is available
• A delay applies before permanent deletion

9. Minors

• +18 subscription reserved for adults (self-declared)
• No subscription or de-anonymization for minors

10. Updates

• Updates announced via a Banshe Super account in-app

11. Contact

• Email: social@banshe.io

1. Overview

Banshe is an anonymous messaging app that lets users communicate without immediately revealing identity. A web version lets visitors send anonymous messages via a generated link.

2. Access

• Valid email address (required)
• Phone number (required)
• Contacts access required to start conversations
• “I’m over 18” button required to activate subscription

3. Web Link Functionality

• Each user can generate a unique link
• Visitors can send anonymous messages via the link
• Messages appear in a dedicated section inside the app
• Web messages can never be de-anonymized

4. +18 Subscription

• Reserved for adults only
• Payment via Google Pay / Apple Pay
• Allows de-anonymization of app-originated conversations
• Allows protected pseudonyms (not de-anonymizable)
• Impossible to de-anonymize a pseudonym (even between subscribers)

5. Prohibited Behavior

• Harassment, threats, hate speech
• Identity impersonation
• Sending images or videos (not allowed)
• Any content violating Delaware laws

6. Message Ownership

• Messages stored and encrypted in MongoDB
• Viewable like any messaging app
• No message-level deletion for now

7. Moderation

• Any user can report a message or conversation
• Banshe team may ban accounts in case of violation

8. Account Deletion

• Available in settings
• A delay is applied before final deletion

9. Updates

• Updates will be notified via a Banshe Super account in-app

10. Governing Law

• Governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA