LitWork

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and profile details
• Business Information: Business name, address, description, services, and contact details
• Payment Information: Billing details and payment methods (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communications: Messages, reviews, and other content you share on our platform

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our app and services
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• Location Data: Approximate location to show nearby businesses (with your permission)
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and technical information for security and performance

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Connect you with local Black-owned businesses
• Process payments and manage your account
• Send important updates and notifications
• Ensure platform safety and security
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We only share your information in these limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (like payment processors)
• Business Directory: Business information you choose to make public
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We protect your information through:

• Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure cloud infrastructure with leading providers

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Correct or update your information through your account settings
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Limit Processing: Restrict how we use your information

6. Location Information

LitWork uses location data to help you discover nearby Black-owned businesses. You can:

• Control location permissions through your device settings
• Choose to share precise or approximate location
• Turn off location services while still using other app features

7. Children's Privacy

LitWork is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with third-party services including:

• Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's privacy policy)
• Google Maps: Location and mapping services
• Firebase: Backend services and analytics
• Sign in with Apple/Google: Authentication services

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@litwork.com
• Support: support@litwork.com
• Mail: LitWork Inc., Privacy Department, [Address]