Account privacy

Your privacy is an important part of sharing safely on NailTeller.

Before publishing a story, posting a comment, or uploading a photo, take a moment to consider what information other people may be able to see.

Your privacy matters

NailTeller values user privacy and encourages everyone to share stories safely and responsibly.

Your experiences may be meaningful to other readers, but you should never feel required to reveal private or sensitive information.

Think carefully before sharing personal details about yourself or anyone else. Information posted online may be copied, shared, or remembered even after the original content is removed.

Public and private information

Some information you provide may be visible to other NailTeller users, while other information is intended to remain private.

Information that may be public

Depending on the features you use, public information may include:

  • Your public profile information, if applicable.
  • Stories you publish.
  • Comments you post.
  • Reactions or other visible community activity.
  • Photos you choose to include with a story.

For example, if you publish a story about an experience at a nail salon, the story details and any photos you include may be visible to readers.

Information that remains private

Private account information may include:

  • Your password and other account credentials.
  • Your email address, unless you choose to display it publicly.
  • Personal account details that are not intended for public display.

Private information should not be added to stories, comments, profile descriptions, or photos.

Protecting your identity

You can share a real experience without revealing everyone's real identity.

To protect yourself and others, you can:

  • Use a nickname instead of your real name.
  • Use fictional character names when appropriate.
  • Remove details that could identify a specific person.
  • Avoid sharing sensitive personal information.
  • Respect other people's privacy when describing events.

For example, you can describe a difficult workplace experience without including a coworker's full name, phone number, home address, or other identifying details.

Information you should never share

Never include confidential or sensitive information in a NailTeller story or comment.

Do not share:

  • Passwords.
  • Home addresses.
  • Personal phone numbers.
  • Private email addresses.
  • Government-issued identification numbers.
  • Bank account or credit card information.
  • Login codes or account recovery information.
  • Medical, legal, or financial records.
  • Any other confidential personal information.

This rule applies to your own information and information belonging to other people.

Tips for protecting your privacy

Use these tips before sharing anything on NailTeller:

  • Review your entire story before publishing it.
  • Remove personal details that are not necessary to understand the story.
  • Check comments for private information before posting them.
  • Think carefully before uploading photos.
  • Check photo backgrounds for addresses, documents, name tags, or license plates.
  • Keep your account password private and secure.
  • Sign out after using NailTeller on a public or shared device.

Ask yourself whether each detail is necessary. If removing it does not change the meaning of your story, it may be safer to leave it out.

Frequently asked questions

Will everyone see my personal information?

No. Private account information is not intended for public display.

However, anything you voluntarily include in a public profile, story, comment, or photo may be visible to other users. Always review your content before posting it.

Can I use a nickname instead of my real name?

Yes. You may use a nickname or another appropriate name when you do not want to share your real name publicly.

Should I share my phone number in a story?

No. Personal phone numbers should never appear in stories or comments.

Can I protect someone else's identity?

Yes. You can use a fictional name, remove identifying details, and avoid posting photos that clearly show the person.

Make sure the story remains understandable without revealing unnecessary personal information.

How can I make my stories safer to share?

Focus on what happened rather than revealing private details about the people involved.

Before publishing, review your story and remove full names, contact information, exact addresses, account details, and other information that could put someone's privacy at risk.

Share carefully

Protecting your privacy is just as important as sharing your experience.

Take time to review every story, comment, and photo before posting. Avoid sharing anything that you would not want copied or seen outside the NailTeller community.