Last Updated: 8/26/24

Welcome to EarnIt! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how EarnIt ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our platform, available at earnitrewards.com, and any related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected
We collect the following categories of personal information from you when you use our Services:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, social media handles, profile information (e.g., profile picture, bio).
• Payment Information: Payment information processed by third-party payment processors like Stripe and PayPal (EarnIt does not store or have access to your full credit card information).
• Commercial Information: Records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, and other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies.
• Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: Engagement data, subscription details, Merit Missions completed, Effort Credits earned and redeemed.
• Geolocation Data: IP address.
• Inferences: Preferences and behavior analytics derived from engagement data.

1.2 How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information directly from you when you provide it to us, such as when you create an account, engage with content, make a purchase, or communicate with us. We also collect information automatically as you navigate through the site or use our Services.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand usage patterns, and analyze site traffic. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance the Services we provide, including processing transactions and managing your account.
• To Communicate with You: To send you updates, promotional materials, and other information related to the Services.
• To Analyze and Understand Usage: To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends, and to improve the design, content, and functionality of our Services.
• To Protect Against Fraud: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities, and to protect the rights and property of EarnIt and others.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Sharing with Creators and Followers

• Followers: We share engagement data (e.g., likes, comments, shares) with the creators you follow or subscribe to, as necessary to provide the Services.
• Creators: We share limited information (e.g., number of subscribers, engagement metrics) with followers to enhance transparency and engagement.

3.2 Sharing with Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment Processing: We use third-party payment processors, such as Stripe and PayPal, to handle all transactions securely. These third parties are responsible for processing your payment information and are governed by their own privacy policies. EarnIt does not store or have access to your full credit card information.
• Data Analysis, Email Delivery, and Hosting Services: To provide and improve our Services, we may share information with partners who assist us with data analysis, email communications, and hosting.

3.3 Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to prevent physical harm or financial loss, or in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity.

3.4 Business Transfers
If EarnIt is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Your Privacy Rights

4.1 Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
California residents have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal information we have collected about you, including the categories of information collected, the sources from which it was collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: EarnIt does not sell your personal information. If this practice changes, we will update this policy and provide a mechanism for opting out of such sales.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights under California law.

4.2 Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information that we hold.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.

4.3 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, or other applicable privacy laws, please contact us at [Contact Information: Email, Phone Number, Physical Address].

4.4 Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.