Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

World Broker ("we", "us", "our") operates the website www.worldbroker.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using World Broker, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account information: When you sign in via Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google solely to authenticate your identity.
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, and general interaction patterns on the Service (anonymised).
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, and referring URLs collected automatically by our servers and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate you and provide access to the Service.
• To maintain and improve the Service.
• To monitor usage and detect abuse or security issues.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Google OAuth

Our Service uses Google Sign-In to authenticate users. By signing in with Google you consent to Google sharing your basic profile information (name, email, and profile picture) with World Broker. We only request the minimum scopes required for authentication. We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, or any other Google services. For details on how Google handles your data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your account data is stored securely on Supabase infrastructure hosted in the United States. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at the email below.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your authenticated session. We may also use third-party analytics cookies (e.g. Vercel Analytics) that collect anonymised usage statistics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to sign in.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our contact page or at [email protected].