Privacy Policy

StraightUp is committed to protecting your privacy while you send, receive, and withdraw tips.

Effective Date: May 12, 2026

StraightUp (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the StraightUp platform.

This policy is intended to comply with:

1. Information We Collect

 

Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password credentials
  • Payment method information (processed by third parties)
  • Bank account or debit card details for withdrawals
  • Customer support communications

Automatically Collected Information

We may collect:

  • Device information
  • IP address
  • App usage analytics
  • Crash logs
  • Authentication activity
  • Transaction metadata
  • Browser and operating system details

Biometric Authentication

If enabled by the user:

  • Facial recognition authentication is handled using native device APIs
  • StraightUp does not store biometric face data on its servers

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Services
  • Process payments and withdrawals
  • Authenticate users
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Send verification and transactional emails
  • Improve app functionality
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to customer support requests

3. Payment Information

Payment and payout information is processed securely through third-party providers, including Stripe.

StraightUp does not store full card numbers or sensitive payment credentials on its own servers.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with:

  • Payment processors
  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Email delivery providers
  • Fraud prevention vendors
  • Legal authorities, when required by law

5. Data Retention

We retain information:

  • As long as necessary to provide the Services
  • For fraud prevention and legal compliance
  • To resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Users may request account deletion, subject to legal and financial recordkeeping obligations.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:

  • Encryption in transit
  • Secure authentication systems
  • Access controls
  • Fraud monitoring
  • Security logging

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability

Requests may be submitted to support@straightupapp.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

StraightUp is not intended for children under 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

If we learn that a minor has provided information, we may delete it.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

By using the Services, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.

10. Cookies & Analytics

Our website and services may use:

  • Cookies
  • Analytics tools
  • Performance monitoring technologies

These technologies help improve functionality and user experience.

11. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion through app settings or by contacting support.

Certain records may be retained for:

  • Legal compliance
  • Tax obligations
  • Fraud prevention
  • Financial reporting

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will include a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

StraightUp Privacy Team
Email: privacy@straightupapp.com