Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Quit Tech LLC ("QuitStake," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website at QuitStake.com and our mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account (email address, name)
• Make a payment (billing information processed by Stripe)
• Contact us for support (email, message content)
• Participate in surveys or feedback (responses, contact information)

2.2 VPN Service and Network Monitoring Data

VPN Service Details:

• Local Processing: All traffic analysis occurs on your device - no data is sent to external servers
• No External Routing: Your internet traffic is not routed through our servers or third-party VPN providers
• Selective Monitoring: Only monitors access to websites specified in your active stakes
• Automatic Termination: VPN service automatically stops when your commitment ends

When you use our mobile app during an active commitment, we collect:

• Domain names of websites accessed (e.g., "instagram.com")
• Timestamps of social media platform access
• App usage data for monitored social media applications
• Network connection metadata (IP addresses, connection duration)
• VPN connection status and blocking events

We DO NOT collect: Personal messages, posts, photos, passwords, browsing history outside of monitored platforms, any content from your social media accounts, or any data from non-monitored websites.

2.3 Technical Information

• Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Usage analytics (pages visited, features used, time spent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: Monitor your commitment compliance and process daily earnings
• Account Management: Create and maintain your account, authenticate users
• Payment Processing: Process stakes and refunds through our payment processor (Stripe)
• Communication: Send service updates, support responses, and commitment notifications
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our service and user experience
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
• Cloud Hosting: Secure data storage and application hosting
• Email Services: Transactional emails and notifications
• Analytics: Anonymized usage analytics for service improvement

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication for our systems
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum data necessary for our service
• Automatic Deletion: Monitoring data is automatically deleted after commitment completion

6. Data Retention

• Account Information: Retained until you delete your account
• Monitoring Data: Automatically deleted 30 days after commitment completion
• Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Support Communications: Retained for 2 years for quality assurance
• Analytics Data: Anonymized and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to be informed about automated decision-making

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns:

8.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service

8.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

8.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visitwww.allaboutcookies.org.

9. International Data Transfers

QuitStake is based in the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete such information from our systems promptly.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by QuitStake.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice on our service

Your continued use of our service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be resolved in the courts of California.