# Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 20, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how WaitJoin ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information.

## 1. Information We Collect

### Information You Provide

- Name
- Email address
- Account details
- Waitlist submissions
- Messages or feedback
- Payment information (processed by third parties)

### Automatically Collected

- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Usage activity
- Referral and UTM data

## 2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

- Operate the platform
- Manage accounts and waitlists
- Process payments
- Send confirmations and updates
- Improve features and discovery
- Prevent abuse and fraud

## 3. Emails & Communications

We may send:

- Account-related emails
- Waitlist confirmations
- Product updates
- Platform announcements

You may unsubscribe from non-essential emails.

## 4. Payments

Payments are handled by third-party processors (e.g., Stripe). WaitJoin does not store full payment details.

## 5. Sharing Information

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with:

- Service providers
- Payment processors
- Legal authorities if required

## 6. Public Information

Public waitlists may display:

- Product information
- Creator profiles
- Aggregate counts (e.g., number waiting)

Private waitlists remain private.

## 7. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to:

- Understand usage
- Improve performance
- Track referrals and campaigns

You may disable cookies in your browser.

## 8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to:

- Operate the Service
- Meet legal requirements

You may request deletion of your account.

## 9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. Use the Service at your own risk.

## 10. Children's Privacy

WaitJoin is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

## 11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion

Contact us to exercise these rights.

## 12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Service means acceptance of changes.

## 13. Contact

For privacy questions or requests: [team@waitjoin.com](mailto:team@waitjoin.com)