1. Information Collection and Usage
StaackBooks collects only essential data necessary for the improvement of the application, including:
- Phone Number: Required for user registration and communication purposes.
- Email Address: Optionally provided by users for account recovery and communication purposes.
- User ID: Assigned to users for internal identification within the application.
- Account Information: Users are required to register a phone number when creating a StaackBooks account. This phone number is utilized to provide our Services and may be supplemented with optional information such as profile name and picture, all of which are end-to-end encrypted.
- Messages: StaackBooks employs state-of-the-art security measures, including end-to-end encryption, to protect the content of users' messages and calls. Message history is stored locally on users' devices, and any additional technical information stored on our servers is limited to what is necessary for the operation of the Services.
- Contacts: StaackBooks may access users' contacts to identify other StaackBooks users, utilizing cryptographic hashing to safeguard the privacy of contacts' information.
- User Support: Personal data shared with StaackBooks' User Support is retained solely for the purpose of addressing user inquiries and issues.
2. Information Sharing
- Instances of Data Sharing: StaackBooks may share user data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to respond to enforceable governmental requests. Data may be shared to enforce applicable Terms, investigate potential violations, or address fraud, security, or technical issues. Sharing may occur to protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of StaackBooks, its users, or the public as required or permitted by law.
- Third Parties: StaackBooks may collaborate with third-party providers to offer certain Services. These providers adhere to their own Privacy Policies to safeguard user information. Additionally, if users utilize Third-Party Services alongside StaackBooks, they are subject to the Terms and Privacy Policies of those services.
3. Data Usage
StaackBooks collects only essential data necessary for the improvement of the application, including:
- Improvement Purposes: Collected data, such as crash reports, performance metrics, and diagnostic information, is utilized to identify and address technical issues, optimize performance, and enhance user experience within the application.
4. Data Anonymization and Aggregation
StaackBooks employs rigorous anonymization and aggregation techniques to safeguard user privacy:
- Anonymization: Any data collected, such as crash reports and performance metrics, undergoes anonymization processes to ensure that it cannot be traced back to individual users. Personal identifiers or sensitive information are stripped out before data is analyzed or stored.
5. Third-Party Integration
StaackBooks currently integrates with Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, and Google Drive. Users should be aware that data shared via these integrations may be subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party services. We will be enhancing integrations in the future to include bookkeeping software, state asset tracking software, and calendars.
6. Data Security
StaackBooks maintains strict security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We adhere to industry best practices to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of user information. Security measures include:
- End-to-End Encryption: Ensures that only the communicating users can read the messages.
- Cryptographic Hashing: Used to safeguard the privacy of contacts' information.
- Secure Storage: Message history and sensitive data are stored locally on user devices, not on our servers.
- Regular Security Audits: Conducted to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
- 4-Digit PIN for Additional Security: StaackBooks allows you to set a unique custom 4-digit PIN, providing an additional layer of security, ensuring that only you can access your account and sensitive information within the app. It is important to keep your PIN confidential and not share it with anyone.
7. Legal Compliance and User Privacy
- Respecting Your Privacy: At StaackBooks, your privacy is our priority. We recognize the particular privacy concerns within the cannabis industry and are committed to safeguarding your information with the highest standards of security.
- Handling Legal Requests: We disclose user information to government or law enforcement only when strictly required by law. Each request is rigorously reviewed by our legal team to confirm its validity and necessity. We ensure that any required disclosure is precisely tailored to comply with the legal request, without overreach.
- Notification Policy: Whenever it is possible and legal to do so, we will inform you of requests for your data before any action is taken. This gives you the opportunity to understand the nature of the request and to seek any necessary legal advice.
- Protecting User Data: We employ advanced encryption and robust security technologies to protect your data from unauthorized access. If we are ever legally required to share your information, we will handle your data with the utmost care and continue to protect your privacy as vigorously as the law permits.
- Review and Challenge: We critically assess all legal demands and will challenge any that we believe are overly broad or without proper legal basis. Our objective is to minimize their impact on you while complying with our legal obligations.
8. Updates to Privacy Policy
StaackBooks reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our data practices or compliance requirements. Users will be notified of any significant changes to the Privacy Policy. We promise to email you to the address associated with your account to keep you informed of any changes in how we handle legal requests, ensuring you are always aware of our methods and practices.
9. Terms
Users are encouraged to review our Terms of Service, which govern the terms of this Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at legal@staackbooks.com. Attn: Legal Department. Staack Technologies Inc. 32 Mercer St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10013
Attn: Legal Department
