RetroFlow Blog

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Introduction

RetroFlow (retroflow.org / app.retroflow.org) is a free retrospective board for agile teams, created and maintained by Prashant Meena. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

The short version: RetroFlow requires no signup and collects minimal data. We don't sell, share, or monetize your information.

Information We Collect

Board data (what you create)

  • Sticky notes, votes, and action items you add to retrospective boards
  • No personally identifiable information is required to use RetroFlow — there is no signup, no email, and no account creation
  • Board data is accessible only to people who have the board's unique URL

Automatically collected information

We use analytics tools to understand how the site and app are used:

  • Browser type and device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source
  • Approximate geographic region
  • IP addresses are processed by our analytics providers but not stored by us directly

How We Use Your Information

  • To display your retrospective board content to board participants
  • To improve RetroFlow's features and user experience
  • To understand usage patterns and fix bugs

We do not sell, share, or monetize your data. We do not use your retrospective board content for any purpose other than displaying it to board participants.

Cookies and Tracking

  • Google Analytics — web traffic analytics cookies
  • PostHog — product analytics cookies
  • Essential cookies — for board functionality (e.g., user preferences stored in localStorage)

RetroFlow has no advertising and uses no advertising cookies.

Data Storage and Security

  • All connections are encrypted via HTTPS
  • Board data is accessible only to those with the board URL
  • Boards are not indexed by search engines
  • No public directory of boards exists

Third-Party Services

We use the following services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

Your Rights

  • Access: You can view all data on any board you have the link to
  • No account data: Since no signup is required, there is no account data to request or delete
  • Opt out of analytics: Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or enable Do Not Track in your browser settings

Children's Privacy

RetroFlow is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach out via: