Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Data Collection

We collect minimal data necessary to provide our service. This includes:

  • Country selection and support amounts
  • Captain referral information (if applicable)
  • Basic usage analytics to improve our platform

2. Payment Data

All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe and PayPal. We do not store credit card information, bank details, or other sensitive payment data. We only receive confirmation of successful transactions and basic transaction details (amount, country, captain).

3. Captain Data

Captain information is handled as follows:

  • Public information: Captain handle/username and earnings (displayed on leaderboard)
  • Private information: Payment details and personal contact information
  • We never share private captain information without explicit consent

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties except:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) for transaction processing
  • Analytics services to improve our platform
  • Legal requirements when necessary

5. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure database storage with access controls
  • Regular security audits and updates

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for our service:

  • Transaction data: 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Usage analytics: 2 years
  • Captain data: Until account closure

8. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: admin@tapthemap.world

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