Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information.

Last Updated: September 18, 2025

Welcome to Collect (“Collect,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application, website, or related services (the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

US Privacy Law Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA).

1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Account Information: Username, password, account preferences
  • Settlement Claim Information: Date of birth, purchase history, product usage, receipts, eligibility information
  • Communication Data: Messages you send to us, support requests, feedback
  • Payment Information: Processed by third-party payment providers (not stored by us)

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Identifiers: IP address, device ID, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, features used, clickstream data
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy below

Information from Third Parties

  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, usage statistics, performance metrics
  • Advertising Partners: Campaign performance, ad interaction data (if applicable)
  • Settlement Data: Publicly available settlement information from courts and administrators

Data Minimization

We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for our business purposes or as required by law. We do not collect sensitive personal information unless specifically required for settlement claims.

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following business purposes:

Service Provision

  • Provide access to our filing assistance platform
  • Help identify relevant class action settlements and arbitration opportunities
  • Assist with completing and submitting claim forms to administrators
  • Process subscription payments and manage your account
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Communications

  • Send service-related notifications and updates
  • Notify you of new settlement opportunities (with your consent)
  • Respond to support requests and account inquiries
  • Send administrative communications about your account

Service Improvement and Analytics

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our Services
  • Conduct research and analytics to enhance user experience
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Monitor and ensure service security and performance

Legal and Compliance

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respond to legal process and law enforcement requests
  • Protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users
  • Prevent fraud and abuse of our Services

Marketing (With Your Consent)

  • Send promotional communications about our Services (opt-in required)
  • Measure and analyze marketing campaign effectiveness
  • Personalize marketing content based on your interests

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on: (1) performance of our contract with you, (2) our legitimate business interests, (3) your consent (where required), and (4) compliance with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

Settlement Administrators and Legal Representatives

  • To submit settlement claims on your behalf (with your explicit authorization)
  • To file individual arbitration demands with opposing parties or their counsel
  • To law firms handling individual arbitration cases (when applicable)

Service Providers and Vendors

  • Payment processors (Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay) for subscription processing
  • Cloud hosting providers for data storage and processing
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics) for service improvement
  • Customer support platforms for assistance delivery
  • Email service providers for communications

Legal Requirements and Protection

  • In response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • To protect our rights, property, safety, and that of our users
  • To prevent, investigate, or address fraud or security issues

Business Transfers

  • In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers
  • In the event of bankruptcy or similar proceedings

We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Information

We do not and will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration. We do not engage in targeted advertising based on your personal information.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Universal Consumer Rights

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • Right to Access: Request access to the specific pieces of personal information we have about you
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (though we don't sell personal information)

State-Specific Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
  • • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights
  • • Right to opt out via Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah

  • • Right to opt out of targeted advertising
  • • Right to opt out of profiling
  • • Right to appeal our decision regarding your request

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, you may:

  • Email us at contact.collectdev@gmail.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line
  • Update your account settings directly through our Services
  • Use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser
  • Opt out of marketing communications via unsubscribe links

Response Timeline

We will respond to your request within 45 days (or as required by applicable state law). We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

5. Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

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

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security monitoring and vulnerability assessments
  • Employee training on data security and privacy
  • Incident response procedures for potential data breaches

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, including within 72 hours where required by state privacy laws.

Data Retention Policy

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

  • Provide our Services and maintain your account
  • Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
  • Enforce our Terms of Use
  • Maintain records of submitted claims as required by law

Typically, we delete account data within 30 days of account closure, except where longer retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention.

Data Storage Location

Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in the United States. We use cloud infrastructure providers that comply with industry security standards.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
  • Performance Cookies: Help us analyze website usage and improve performance
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how you use our Services

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our Services for:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Payment processors for subscription management
  • Customer support tools

Your Cookie Choices

You can manage cookies through:

  • Your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Opt-out tools provided by advertising networks
  • Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals
  • Do Not Track signals (though not all browsers support this)

Cookie Impact

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic service operation.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are intended for individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact.collectdev@gmail.com. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, settlement administrator websites, or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.

When you interact with these third parties, they may collect information from you in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. International Users

Our Services are intended solely for residents of the United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that:

  • Your access may be restricted or unavailable
  • Your personal information will be processed in the United States
  • U.S. privacy laws will apply to the processing of your information
  • We do not represent that our Services comply with the privacy laws of other countries

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations.

If we make material changes that affect how we use your personal information, we will notify you by email (if you have provided an email address) or through our Services before the changes take effect. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Collect is committed to protecting the privacy rights of U.S. consumers. This Privacy Policy reflects our dedication to transparency, security, and compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws.