Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/15/2025

At VerifiedByOllie, your privacy is our priority. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you use VerifiedByOllie:

• Personal Identification Information:

  • When you sign up or use the app, we collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide.

• Verification Data:

  • We collect information related to the verification process, including the answers to verification questions and any comments provided by peers.

• Media Data:

  • If you choose to upload a profile picture or other images, we will request access to your camera and photo library.

  • This data is used solely to allow you to upload a profile picture for verification purposes.

  • We do not store or use your camera or photo library data for any other purpose.

• Device Information:

  • We may collect information about the device you use to access the app, such as your device model, operating system, and IP address, to improve app performance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account.

• To facilitate the peer verification process.

• To allow you to upload and display a profile picture for verification purposes.

• To communicate with you about your account and verification requests.

• To improve app functionality and security.

3. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and secure servers. However, please note that no method of transmitting or storing data is 100% secure.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers that assist with hosting, data processing, and app functionality.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights and safety of users.

5. Camera and Photo Library Access

We will request access to your camera and photo library for the following reasons:

• Camera Access: To allow you to take and upload a profile picture for verification purposes.

• Photo Library Access: To allow you to select an existing photo from your library for your profile.

• We will only use the images you select for display on your profile and verification purposes.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the services of VerifiedByOllie. If you wish to delete your account, you can contact us directly, and we will remove your data from our system within 30 days.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Update or correct your personal information.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

• Withdraw consent for data collection at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: monique@thebigbluesea.com

8. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:
monique@thebigbluesea.com
504-722-1934