Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Proof of Work ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information. By using the App, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

- Phone Number:We collect your phone number to authenticate your account and enable secure access to the App.
- Coarse-Grain Location Information: We collect general location data (such as city or region) to provide localized features or enhance the App's functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

- App Functionality: We use your phone number to authenticate your account and manage your access to the App. Location data helps us improve features and ensure relevant content.
- Communication: We may use your phone number to send important updates, such as changes to the App or this Privacy Policy.
- Analytics and Improvements: We analyze usage data to understand how users engage with the App, identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and develop new features and services.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform tasks on our behalf, such as hosting, data storage, analytics, or customer support. They are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide these services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to comply with a law, legal obligation, or request from government authorities; to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or others; or to investigate and address potential violations of our policies.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights and Choices

- Access and Update: You may review and update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information. We will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize your information, barring any legal or operational obligations to retain it.
- Marketing Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional messages at any time by contacting [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the relevant age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can take prompt action.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and processed in countries other than where you live. We take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data according to this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy within the App or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

[email protected]