Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 30, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Wherzy! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you sign up for our waitlist.

1. Information We Collect

When you sign up for the Wherzy waitlist, we collect the following information:

Information You Provide:

  • Email address(required) - to send you updates and notifications
  • Name(optional) - to personalize our communications
  • Interest type- your preference for launch notifications, more information, or beta access

Information Collected Automatically:

  • IP address- for security and fraud prevention
  • Browser information(user agent) - to ensure compatibility
  • Signup date and time- for record keeping
  • Marketing attribution data(UTM parameters) - to understand how you found us

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Email communication- to send you product updates, launch announcements, and information you requested
  • Account verification- to confirm your email address through our double opt-in process
  • Service improvement- to understand our audience and improve Wherzy
  • Security- to prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
  • Legal compliance- to comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent- you explicitly agreed to receive emails by signing up for our waitlist
  • Legitimate interests- to operate our business, prevent fraud, and improve our services

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

  • Verified signups- until you unsubscribe or we launch the product
  • Unverified signups- automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity
  • Unsubscribed users- removed within 30 days for compliance records

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

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

  • Email service providers- to deliver emails (SMTP providers)
  • Hosting providers- Railway.app hosts our infrastructure
  • Analytics tools- to understand how visitors use our website
  • Security services- Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the European Economic Area. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access- request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification- correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure("right to be forgotten") - request deletion of your data
  • Restriction- restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability- receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object- object to processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent- unsubscribe at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello @wherzy.com .

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure database storage
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits
  • Bot protection (Cloudflare Turnstile)

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality only (session management, CSRF protection). We use Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection, which may set temporary cookies. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

Wherzy is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws.

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