MyTipMe Privacy Policy

 

MyTipMe (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you use our platform.

 

By accessing or using MyTipMe, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect the following types of personal and transactional data when you use MyTipMe:

 

1.1 Personal Information (For Creators)

 

When creators register and create an account, we collect:

✔️ Full Name

✔️ Email Address

✔️ Payment details (e.g., bank account information for payouts)

✔️ Government-issued identification (for KYC/AML compliance through Stripe)

 

1.2 Payment Information

 

✔️ All financial transactions are securely processed by Stripe and Stripe Connect.

✔️ MyTipMe does NOT store credit card, bank account, or financial details—all payment data is handled securely by Stripe, which complies with PCI DSS security standards.

 

1.3 Fan Information (For Fans)

 

For fans making tips, we may collect:

✔️ Name

✔️ Email address (if provided)

✔️ Payment details for transaction processing (handled by Stripe)

 

🚫 Fans are NOT required to create an account but must provide necessary payment details for transactions.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use collected information to:

 

✅ For Both Creators & Fans:

 

✔️ Provide, maintain, and improve MyTipMe’s services.

✔️ Process transactions, including tipping and payouts.

✔️ Communicate with users about accounts, transactions, and platform updates.

✔️ Comply with legal obligations, including KYC/AML verification and tax reporting.

✔️ Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security threats, and illegal activities.

 

✅ For Creators Only:

 

✔️ Verify identity through Stripe’s KYC/AML process.

✔️ Enable payouts through Stripe Connect.

 

3. How We Share Your Information

 

🚫 We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data except as described below or when required by law.

 

3.1 Third-Party Payment Processors

 

✔️ All financial transactions are processed by Stripe and Stripe Connect.

✔️ Stripe operates under its own Privacy Policy:

📌 Stripe Privacy Policy

 

3.2 Legal Compliance

 

We may disclose personal data if required by law, including:

✔️ Compliance with court orders, subpoenas, or law enforcement requests.

✔️ Fraud prevention, financial regulations, or compliance audits.

 

4. Data Security

 

We take appropriate measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

 

🔒 Security Practices:

✔️ All financial transactions are secured by Stripe’s PCI DSS-compliant system.

✔️ Personal data for KYC/AML verification is stored securely and used only for legal and regulatory purposes.

 

⚠️ While we implement security measures, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

5. Data Retention

 

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal and operational purposes:

 

✔️ Creator account data is retained for KYC/AML compliance, even after account deletion.

✔️ Transaction records are stored for financial reporting and tax obligations.

 

⚠️ Users may request data deletion, subject to legal and compliance requirements.

 

6. Your Rights

 

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

 

✔️ Access – Request a copy of your stored personal information.

✔️ Correction – Update inaccurate or incomplete data.

✔️ Deletion – Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal obligations).

✔️ Opt-Out – Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

✔️ Data Portability – Request a structured, machine-readable copy of your data.

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@mytipme.com

 

7. Third-Party Links

 

✔️ MyTipMe may contain links to third-party websites.

✔️ We are NOT responsible for third-party privacy policies or content.

✔️ Users should review third-party privacy policies before sharing information.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

 

🚫 MyTipMe is intended for users 18+ only.

🚫 We do NOT knowingly collect personal data from children.

🚫 If we discover that a minor’s data has been submitted, we will delete it immediately.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

📢 We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

 

🔔 Changes will be:

✔️ Posted on this page with an updated effective date.

✔️ Communicated via email or platform notifications for major updates.

 

📢 We encourage users to review this policy regularly.

 

10. Contact Us

 

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at info@mytipme.com