Privacy Policy

Welcome to Way of Glory Payments. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our application and tell you about your privacy rights.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you use Way of Glory Payments, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture, and Facebook user ID when you connect via Facebook Login
• Public Profile Data: Basic profile information from your Facebook account (name, profile picture, user ID) with your explicit permission
• Payment Information: Payment transaction details, payment method information (processed securely through our payment processors)
• Communication Data: Information you provide when you contact our support team

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address
• Usage Data: How you interact with our app, features you use, pages visited
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and maintain your session

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Our Services: To create and manage your account, process payments, and deliver our core functionality
• Personalization: To personalize your experience and show you relevant content
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and ensure the security of our platform
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services

3. Facebook Permissions and Data Usage

3.1 Permissions We Request

Our app requests the following Facebook permissions:

• email: We request access to your email address to:
  • Create and manage your account
  • Send important notifications about your transactions
  • Communicate with you about your account
• public_profile: We access your basic profile information (name, profile picture, user ID) to:
  • Create your account and display your profile
  • Personalize your experience in the app
  • Identify you within our system
• user_posts: We request access to your posts to:
  • Enable sharing of payment-related achievements
  • Allow you to share transaction confirmations (with your explicit consent)
  • Provide social features within the app

3.2 How We Handle Facebook Data

• We only request the minimum permissions necessary for our app functionality
• We do not sell or share your Facebook data with third parties for advertising
• You can revoke these permissions at any time through your Facebook settings
• We comply with Facebook's Platform Policy and Data Policy

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business (payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you explicitly consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection and security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, legal requirements)
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Account data is typically retained for 7 years after account closure for legal and compliance purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how you use our app
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our app.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with third-party services, including:

• Facebook: For authentication and social features (governed by Facebook's Data Policy)
• Payment Processors: For processing transactions (each has their own privacy policy)
• Analytics Services: To understand app usage and improve our services

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users 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, and we will delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if you have an account with us)
• Displaying a prominent notice in our app

Your continued use of our services after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

13. Contact Us

14. Additional Information for Specific Regions

14.1 For European Economic Area (EEA) Users

If you are located in the EEA, the legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Contract performance: Processing necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and ensure security
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws

14.2 For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.