1. Introduction

Soorse, Inc. ("Soorse," "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the Soorse mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

This Policy applies to:

• Individual App Users
• Group Admins and representatives of organizations using Soorse

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Account login credentials
• Profile information (employment, affiliations, bio, photo)
• Group memberships and roles
• Communications sent through the Platform
• Information submitted by Group Admins to manage groups, events, or monetization

B. Payment & Subscription Information

Soorse uses third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe for web payments) and Apple’s In-App Purchase system for iOS subscriptions.

• We do not store credit card or bank account numbers
• We may receive transaction confirmations, subscription status, and payout metadata for recordkeeping and reporting purposes

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect:

• Device type, operating system, app version
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, interactions)
• Log files and diagnostic data

D. Analytics & Tracking Technologies

We use analytics and performance tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase, Mixpanel or similar) to:

• Understand user engagement
• Improve functionality
• Diagnose errors

These tools may use cookies, SDKs, or similar technologies.

These tools are used solely for analytics and performance purposes and not for third-party advertising or cross-app tracking.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information collected to:

• Create and manage accounts
• Facilitate group membership, events, and communications
• Enable subscriptions, revenue sharing, and payouts
• Provide dashboards and reporting to Group Admins
• Send service-related emails, notifications, and updates
• Improve and optimize the Platform
• Detect fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Group Admin Access & Visibility

Group Admins may have access to certain information about members of their groups, including:

• Name and profile information
• Group participation and engagement
• Subscription status related to that group
• Aggregate contribution or revenue-sharing reports

Group Admins do not receive:

• Full payment details
• Personal financial account numbers
• Private messages outside their group context

Admins are responsible for using member data in compliance with applicable laws and this Policy.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information only as follows:

A. Service Providers

With trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Email and messaging delivery
• Analytics and infrastructure hosting

These providers are contractually required to protect your data.

B. Legal & Compliance

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with law, subpoena, or court order
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of Soorse, users, or others

C. Business Transfers

If Soorse is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Communications

We may contact you via:

• Email
• Push notifications
• In-app messages

These communications may include:

• Account and security notices
• Group activity and event updates
• Subscription or billing notices

You may manage notification preferences within the app, but certain transactional messages are required.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Platform
• Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your account directly within the app or by contacting us. Some information may be retained as required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights & Choices

A. Account Access & Updates

You may access and update your account information through the app.

B. Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your account directly within the app or by contacting us. Some information may be retained as required by law.

C. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have the right to:

• Know what personal data is collected
• Request deletion
• Opt out of certain data uses (note: we do not sell data)

We will not discriminate against users for exercising privacy rights.

10. Children's Privacy

Soorse is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If changes are material, we will notify users through the Platform or via email.

Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Soorse, Inc.
Texas, United States
📧 dev@soorse.com
🌐 www.soorse.com