Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how referraldrop ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, processes, and shares your information when you visit or use our platform, referraldrop.com (the "Platform"). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your personal data transparently.

Operating globally, referraldrop adheres to high standards of data protection, primarily aligning with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy also incorporates requirements and considerations from other significant global privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and Japan's Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI).

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and enhance our services, ensuring a seamless experience on referraldrop.

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, submit referral codes, or engage with our Platform, you may provide us with the following personal information:

• Account Registration Details: Full name, username, email address, password, date of birth, country of residence, and preferred language.
• Profile Information: Optional details such as a custom bio and avatar.
• Referral Code Information: Data related to the company, the referral code itself (text or URL), and any associated descriptions or terms you provide.
• Payment Information: For premium memberships processed via Paddle, your payment details are handled directly by Paddle. We do not store your sensitive payment card details on our servers.

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically

As you access and utilize the Platform, we automatically gather certain non-personal and technical information:

• IP Addresses: Collected for general geographic location identification, security, and Platform functionality.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our Platform, including pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, navigation paths, and internal search queries. This data is collected through analytics tools like Google Analytics.
• Device and Browser Information: Details about the device and web browser you use, such as browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers.

1.3. Information from Third-Party Sources

Should you opt to register for an account using third-party social media platforms (e.g., Google, Twitter), we may receive personal information from these services, such as your name, email address, and profile picture, in accordance with your privacy settings on those platforms.

2. How We Utilize Your Information

The information we collect serves various purposes, primarily to deliver and refine our services, ensure security, and maintain legal compliance.

• Service Provision and Account Management: To establish and maintain your user account, facilitate logins, enable profile management, and grant access to Platform features.
• Referral Code Display and Sharing: To publish and organize the referral codes you submit, making them discoverable on your user profile and corresponding company profiles for other users.
• User Experience Enhancement: To personalize your experience on the Platform, provide dedicated profile pages, and compile collections of your submitted codes.
• Communication: To send you account-related notifications, Platform updates, and, if you have explicitly opted in, email newsletters concerning new features, popular codes, or other relevant information.
• Analytics and Platform Improvement: To analyze user engagement (via Google Analytics), identify usage trends, track user behavior, and continually enhance our services, features, and the overall user experience.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To safeguard the integrity and security of our Platform, prevent fraudulent activities, and enforce our Terms of Service.
• Legal Compliance: To adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Information is shared only under specific circumstances, as detailed below:

• Publicly Visible Information: Your username, avatar, custom bio, and the referral codes you submit will be publicly displayed on your user profile and on the respective company profiles on referraldrop.com. Exercise discretion when choosing information to make public.
• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform essential functions and services on our behalf. These include:
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics assists us in understanding Platform usage.
  • Database and Hosting Providers: Supabase manages and stores our data.
  • Payment Processors: Paddle handles premium membership payments. We share only the minimum necessary information with these providers, and they are contractually bound to protect your data and use it solely for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• Social Media Integrations: If you use social media for login, data exchange occurs in accordance with your privacy settings on those platforms.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when legally mandated or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., court orders or government inquiries).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to a new entity. We will notify you of any such transfer and any associated changes to this Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

referraldrop utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, understand your Platform usage, and provide relevant features.

• Essential Cookies: Crucial for the fundamental operation of the Platform (e.g., maintaining your login session).
• Analytics Cookies: Employed by Google Analytics to gather data on how visitors use our Platform, thereby aiding in functional and content improvements.

You retain control over cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can typically adjust your browser settings to decline them. However, doing so may limit your ability to fully utilize all features of the Platform. For guidance on managing cookie settings, consult your browser's "Help" or "Settings" menu.

5. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encryption, and strict access controls.

External Links

Our Platform may contain links to external websites not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies solely to referraldrop.com. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy regularly.

11. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

• Email: contact@referraldrop.com
• Form: Contact