Privacy Policy

Introduction

At WordAuth, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our verification code service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, including:

• Name and email address
• Company name and billing information
• Phone numbers (when used for SMS verification)
• API keys and authentication credentials

Verification Data

When you use our service to send verification codes, we temporarily store verification attempts, including recipient identifiers and timestamps. Verification codes are automatically deleted after 24 hours or upon successful verification.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our service, including IP addresses, browser types, API usage patterns, and performance metrics.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our verification service
• Process your transactions and send you related information
• Send verification codes via email and SMS
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as SMS gateway providers and payment processors
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and at rest using AES-256 encryption. Verification codes are hashed before storage and automatically expire. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Verification codes are automatically deleted after 24 hours or upon successful verification. Account information is retained until you request deletion or close your account. Usage logs are retained for up to 90 days.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Restrict or object to our processing of your data
• Data portability to transfer your data to another service
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your data
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: