In today’s world, digital presence is almost ubiquitous. Social media platforms and messaging apps are used by nearly everyone, everywhere. To maintain privacy in this constant exposure, many people—especially younger users—prefer ephemeral content like disappearing stories or messages. However, this gives rise to a conundrum: if these moments vanish quickly, do they truly disappear, or do they leave digital traces that affect us anyway? The challenge lies in understanding the consequences of what we share, and how it shapes the way others see us.