Privacy Policy

Welcome to Tiptory , the online and mobile service platform (“Service”) operated by Tiptory, Inc. (“Tiptory” or “we”). Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, disclose, and protect your information, as well as the choices you have regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

By accessing or using the Service, you expressly agree to our collection, use, storage, processing, and disclosure of your information—including personal information—as described in this Privacy Policy.

Capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy will be interpreted as defined in our Terms of Use . If you do not agree with any content in this Policy or in the Terms of Use, please do not access or use the Service.

Information collection and usage policy

This policy explains how Tiptory collects, uses, discloses, and protects users' personal information when using our services. By using Tiptory, you agree to the terms of this policy. We recommend that you read it carefully to understand your rights and obligations.

User information that we collect

Information provided directly by you.

When you create an account on Tiptory, you may be asked to provide some personal information, including but not limited to:

  • User name

  • Real name

  • Date of birth

  • Address

  • Phone number

  • Email address

We also collect information when you submit messages, comments, or other user content through the platform. If you subscribe to Tiptory's newsletter, we will store your email address.

Your username and real name (if you choose to display them) may be publicly available on the system. Once this information is publicly available, we cannot guarantee its complete removal from the system.

Information from third parties

We may receive data about you from third parties, for example, when you log in through platforms like Facebook, or link accounts from other social networks to Tiptory. This information may include:

  • Your user ID on third-party platforms

  • Access code

  • Information that you allow to be shared.

  • Data you have made public on third-party services

When you grant access to your friend list, we may collect your friends' user IDs to help you have a better social experience on Tiptory.

Invite your friends to use Tiptory.

We may offer an “Invite Friends” feature so you can share the service with your loved ones. If you use this feature through your phone contacts, we do not store information from those contacts. Invitations will be sent via your personal email or text message account, and we do not have access to the content of those invitations.

Find friends on Tiptory

Tiptory may offer a "Find Friends" feature, allowing you to:

  • Search through your phone's contact list.

  • Search through social media

  • Search by name or username

We only use this information to help you determine if your friends are using Tiptory. No data collected during this process is stored or used for any other purpose.

Types of technical data we collect

Analytical information

We use analytics tools, including third-party ones, to understand how users interact with Tiptory. These tools collect data such as:

  • Page you have visited

  • Service usage duration

  • The device and browser you are using

This information is collected in aggregated form and does not allow for the identification of your personal identity.

Cookie

Tiptory uses cookies to improve the user experience. Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your device. They help to:

  • Remember login information

  • Personalize content

  • Track usage behavior

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted after you close your browser. Persistent cookies last longer and can be manually deleted through your browser.

You can refuse cookies, but this may cause some functions on Tiptory to not work correctly.

Journal file

Tiptory automatically collects log file information including:

  • IP address

  • Browsers and operating systems

  • The pages you visit

  • Referral and exit URLs

  • Time and frequency of access

This information is used for performance analysis, fault diagnosis, and service optimization.

Clear gif (indicator file)

We can use clear GIFs (or web beacons) to track user behavior in HTML emails and on websites. They let us know which emails are opened and which links are clicked, helping to improve the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and content.

Device and location data

Device identification number

When you use Tiptory via a mobile device, we may access device identifiers such as:

  • UUID (Unique Identification Number)

  • Hardware or operating system data

We use this data to improve login capabilities, navigation, and content personalization. If you restrict access to these identifiers, some functions may not work as expected.

Location data

Tiptory may collect geolocation data from your device, such as:

  • GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)

  • Information from mobile network or Wi-Fi

Location information helps provide services tailored to your location. You can limit this access through your device settings.

Communication and marketing

Commercial announcements and promotions

Tiptory may use your email address or other contact information to send:

  • News

  • Promotional program

  • Special offer

You can opt out of receiving these marketing messages by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by sending an email to support@tiptory.com . However, you cannot opt ​​out of account-related messages such as:

  • Confirm registration

  • Service update

  • Security and technical notice

Purpose of using the collected information

Tiptory uses your information to:

  • We help you access it quickly and efficiently.

  • Providing personalized content

  • Improve and develop new features.

  • User behavior analysis

  • Send updates and reminders.

  • Diagnose and fix technical problems.

  • Ensuring system security and safety.

  • Customize ads based on behavior and interests.

  • Automatically update apps on your device.

Information security

Tiptory is committed to implementing reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee 100% that your data will always be protected from unauthorized access or fraud.

The right to control personal information

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Editing or updating incorrect data

  • Delete account (where permitted)

  • Restrict or oppose certain forms of data processing.

You can exercise these permissions through your account settings or contact us via email support.

Policy change

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in Tiptory's operations or legislation. When significant changes occur, we will clearly notify you on the platform. Continued use of Tiptory after such changes will be considered as your agreement to the new policy.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@tiptory.com
Address: Customer Service Department, Tiptory Inc.

Personal information sharing policy

Tiptory is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its users. In certain circumstances, to provide full service or ensure effective use, we may share your personal information with third parties. This policy details the circumstances and purposes for which personal information may be shared.

Share with partners and service providers.

Share with trusted users and business partners.

Tiptory may share your information with third-party business partners and trusted users for the purpose of operating and providing service functionalities. These users may be granted administrative privileges to support or monitor aspects of the service.

For example, if you sign up for our newsletter, your email address will be shared with Mailchimp for processing and sending emails. Please refer to Mailchimp's privacy policy for details on how they handle data.

Share with the service provider.

We collaborate with numerous organizations and individuals (collectively referred to as Service Providers) to support Tiptory's operations, including:

  • Web hosting and database services

  • Email marketing and analytics platform

  • User behavior and performance data analysis services

These providers have only limited access to your data and may only use it to perform tasks on our behalf. Tiptory employs reasonable safeguards to ensure that information is used appropriately and securely.

Publicly disclose user information.

User content

Any content you voluntarily post on Tiptory will be public. Once posted, this content cannot be completely removed from public mode as it may exist on archive sites or be copied by other users.

Your username and, if you choose to provide it, your real name, will also be publicly displayed and may not be completely removed after publication.

IP address

If you post content without logging in, your IP address will be publicly displayed along with the content to verify its origin. Some trusted Tiptory users may view your IP address to prevent misuse. Additionally, third-party services embedded in Tiptory, such as video providers, social networks, or advertisers, may also access your IP address.

Email address

Providing your email address allows you to receive notifications and interact with other users. In some community activities, such as meetups, email addresses may be shared with participants. Some emails sent to addresses like blocked@tiptory.com may be forwarded to a group of trusted users for processing.

Cases involving changes in business control.

In the event of a Tiptory merger, acquisition, divestment, or asset transfer, user information, including personal information and user content, may be part of the transferred assets. This also applies in situations of dissolution, bankruptcy, or corporate restructuring.

In all such cases, the data transfer will comply with the privacy policy and ensure that the basic rights of users are not violated.

Cases where information sharing is mandatory.

Tiptory may share your personal information when:

  • As required by law, a court, or law enforcement agency.

  • In order to enforce our terms of use

  • To protect the rights, property, and safety of Tiptory, its users, or third parties.

These actions are only taken when necessary and after the legality of the request has been assessed.

Sharing data from technical tools

Cookies, log files, and analytics tools

Information from cookies, log files, device identifiers, and tools like ClearGIF may be shared with partners for the following purposes:

  • User behavior analysis

  • Improve service

  • Personalize content

  • Track traffic trends

Tiptory may share this data in aggregated, anonymized form with partners to ensure that users are not personally identified.

Location data

When you enable location sharing, data such as GPS coordinates can be shared to support location-based functions or provide content relevant to your area.

Location data can also be used to personalize ads and improve the content delivered to users.

Sharing data for advertising purposes.

Advertise on Tiptory

We may share data types such as:

  • IP address

  • Cookie

  • Browser type

  • Location information

We work with advertising partners to deliver personalized advertising content. These partners may use cookies and tracking technologies to analyze your behavior and deliver more relevant ads.

For example, Google uses the DART cookie to deliver ads based on browsing history. Users can opt out of the DART cookie at the Network Advertising Initiative 's official link.

However, this refusal only applies to partners belonging to the NAI and does not apply to advertising networks that are not part of this organization.

Targeted advertising

Tiptory and its partners can define a target user group to deliver relevant ads (e.g., by age, interests). Tiptory only shares anonymous information with advertisers. If you interact with an ad, a third party may infer that you belong to a defined target group.

Third-party services

Embed services and social networks.

Tiptory can embed content from third-party services such as:

  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • Easter

  • Google

  • YouTube

These services may collect information about you such as your IP address, cookies, and browsing behavior, and are not directly controlled by Tiptory. Tiptory's privacy policy does not apply to these third parties. We encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy of each platform.

Refusal to share with third parties.

You can:

  • Reject cookies in your browser.

  • Do not use social media services linked to Tiptory.

  • Do not provide location data or personal information unless required.

However, opting out of sharing may limit some features and experiences when using our services.

Tiptory is committed to transparency and responsibility in sharing user data. All information sharing is aimed at enhancing your experience and is only done with trusted partners or within the scope permitted by law. We encourage you to regularly review this policy to better understand your rights and choices.

Links to other websites and services

This policy is designed to provide users with clear and transparent information about how Tiptory handles links to third-party websites and services. We understand that navigating from the Tiptory platform to other websites is a natural part of using the service; however, this also means that users are operating outside of our control.

Understanding the terms of this policy will help you make more informed decisions when interacting with external links included in Tiptory's Service.

The purpose of the linkage policy

The partnership policy is established to:

  • Warn users about the potential risks of accessing external links.

  • Clearly explain Tiptory's scope of responsibility when users interact with websites or services that are not owned or managed by us.

  • Emphasize the importance of carefully reading third-party policies and terms before sharing information or interacting with them.

Define related terms.

Service

It encompasses all platforms, products, websites, applications, and digital content provided by Tiptory to its users.

Third party

These are individuals, organizations, and companies not affiliated with Tiptory, which may include service providers, partners, social media platforms, or any other party involved in links shared through the Service.

User content

This includes all data, information, text, images, or content that users create and upload to the Tiptory platform.

Tiptory's responsibility for external links

We do not control third-party content.

When you click on a link shared through the Service and are redirected to a third-party website or service, you must understand that:

  • We do not own, operate, or control the content or activities of any third party.

  • Any information you view, share, or interact with on external sites is outside the control and responsibility of Tiptory.

  • Those websites and services may have privacy policies and terms of use that are completely different from Tiptory's.

Our privacy policy is no longer in effect.

When you leave the Tiptory platform to access external websites via a link:

  • Tiptory's privacy policy will no longer apply.

  • Any personal data you provide to third-party websites will be processed according to their policies, not ours.

  • We encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy and terms of service of any third party before sharing any information.

Interact with external advertisements and content.

Third-party advertising on Tiptory

Tiptory may display advertisements from third parties on its platform. These advertisements may contain links to external websites or products.

  • When you click on those ads, you agree that your interaction is entirely with a third party.

  • We are not responsible for the content, quality, reliability, or services advertised in those links.

  • Any consequences arising from your accessing or purchasing through these advertisements are your personal responsibility.

User-shared content

Tiptory users can share links to external websites in comments, posts, or other interactive content.

  • These links are not fully moderated by our team.

  • Tiptory does not guarantee the accuracy, legality, or safety of those links.

  • You need to assess the risks yourself before accessing and using information from any links shared by users.

Accessing user content from third parties.

Risks when granting access

If you use third-party services such as Facebook, Google Groups, IRC chat rooms, or other platforms to post or share User Content:

  • You may grant that third party permission to access, store, distribute, or use your content under their terms.

  • Tiptory has no control over these platforms and is not responsible for any loss, leakage, or misuse of information arising from your granting permissions to third parties.

  • You are solely responsible for the consequences of using external services for content sharing purposes.

Lack of control over third-party data processing procedures.

Even when you interact with external links within the Tiptory framework, generated data such as cookies, IP addresses, browser history, or personal information may still be collected by third parties.

  • Tiptory does not collect, store, or use this data.

  • We are not responsible for how third parties use user information.

  • To protect yourself, you should install privacy controls or personal security software on your browser.

Limitations and Disclaimers

Disclaimer

By using Tiptory's Services, you agree that:

  • We do not guarantee the legality, ethics, safety, or accuracy of linked third-party websites.

  • All risks arising from the use of such links will be the sole responsibility of the user.

  • Tiptory does not participate in any direct transactions or interactions between you and third parties.

Not liable

Tiptory will not be held legally responsible for:

  • Any loss of data, finances, or property resulting from accessing external links.

  • Any disputes between users and third parties.

  • Fraudulent activities, deception, or unauthorized exploitation of information from websites linked by users.

Recommendations for users

Exercise caution when accessing external links.

  • Always verify the legitimacy and safety of links before clicking on them.

  • Avoid providing personal information, especially financial data, on websites of unknown origin.

  • Use browsers with high security and enable anti-tracking features.

Carefully read the terms and policies of third parties.

  • Before agreeing to register, purchase goods, or use services from a third party, make sure you understand and agree to their policies.

  • These terms may differ from and be stricter than Tiptory's policies, particularly regarding privacy and content usage rights.

Limitations of policy application

Not applicable to offline activities.

This affiliate policy does not apply to the information collected:

  • Through offline methods such as phone calls, letters, or face-to-face interactions.

  • From sources outside the Tiptory system that we do not control.

Excludes data sources other than Tiptory.

  • This policy does not cover information you provide to other platforms unrelated to Tiptory.

  • Any actions you take outside the scope of our Services will not be covered under Tiptory's data protection responsibilities.

Policy update

Tiptory may change or update this Partnership Policy at any time to reflect changes in operations, technology, or legal regulations. When the policy is updated:

  • A notification will be displayed on Tiptory's platform.

  • The effective date will be clearly indicated so users know which version is the latest.

  • Your continued use of the Service after the policy has been updated will be deemed as your agreement to those changes.

Contact Tiptory

If you have any questions, requests, or feedback regarding this Affiliate Policy, please contact Tiptory customer support via:

We are always available to assist and clarify any questions you may have regarding security and privacy issues when using the Service.

Privacy in the European Union

This European Union (“EU”) privacy policy aims to explain how Tiptory handles the personal data of individuals residing in the EU in accordance with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our primary objective is to provide transparency, legality, and accountability in the collection, use, storage, and sharing of your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data to the highest applicable legal standards.

Legal basis for processing personal data

Tiptory processes your personal data on clear legal grounds and in accordance with European Union law.

Legitimate interests

We rely on our legitimate interests in the following cases:

  • Provide and maintain Tiptory's services effectively and securely.

  • Personalize content and improve the user experience.

  • Research, develop, evaluate the quality of, and optimize products and services.

  • Protect the integrity of the database and system infrastructure.

  • Fraud prevention, risk management, and protection of the company's reputation.

  • Resolving disputes, complaints, or other legal issues that may arise.

  • Managing the transfer of corporate assets in the event of mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.

Explicit consent

We may process your information based on your specific and explicit consent:

  • When you provide information and agree to the corresponding processing purposes.

  • You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing previously performed.

Execute the contract

We need to process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • We provide services as agreed upon between you and Tiptory.

  • Manage accounts, process transactions, and provide customer support.

Comply with legal obligations.

Tiptory processes your personal data to:

  • Comply with laws and legal requirements.

  • To fulfill requirements from regulatory agencies, law enforcement agencies, or other legal obligations.

Legal rights of users in the European Union

Users in the European Union have the right to control and make decisions about their personal information. The following rights are stipulated under the GDPR:

The right to be informed and the right to access.

You have the right to:

  • Request confirmation as to whether your personal data is being processed.

  • Clearly understand the purpose of data processing, the type of data being processed, and the list of recipients (if any).

  • Knowing the data retention period and being informed about any automated decisions regarding your personal data.

Data Correction Right

You have the right to request:

  • We correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information without undue delay.

Right to withdraw consent

In cases where we process data based on your consent, you have the right to:

  • You can withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Withdrawing consent will not affect the legality of the processing activity that has already taken place.

Data deletion rights

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in the following cases:

  • The data is no longer needed for the original collection purposes.

  • You withdraw your consent (if this is the sole basis for processing).

  • The process is based solely on legitimate interests, and you object to this without a significant legitimate reason to continue processing it.

We will also take reasonable steps to notify any third parties with whom the information has been shared (if any) of your data deletion request.

The right to restrict processing

In certain circumstances, you may be able to request processing restrictions, including:

  • When you're arguing about the accuracy of personal data.

  • When processing is illegal but you don't want the data deleted.

  • When you ask us to retain data for legal purposes, even though it is no longer necessary for the original purpose.

We will only process data in a limited way with your consent, or to protect the rights of others, or for legal or public interest purposes.

Data transfer rights

In cases where data is processed based on consent or agreement, you have the right to:

  • We receive the personal data you provide to us in a structured, common, and machine-readable format.

  • Transfer that data to another control unit without interference from Tiptory.

The right to object to data processing.

You may object to the processing of your personal data in the following cases:

  • If the basis for processing is purely a legitimate interest, and you have a valid reason related to your personal circumstances to request that processing be stopped.

  • If the data is being used for direct marketing purposes, you can request that it be stopped immediately and unconditionally.

Right to appeal to supervisory authorities

You have the right to:

  • File a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority of the EU member state where you reside or work if you believe your rights have been violated.

How we process individual rights requests

Tiptory is committed to making it easy and transparent for you to exercise your rights. When you submit a request:

  • We may require you to verify your identity to ensure that data is only disclosed to the rightful owner.

  • We will process your request within 30 business days, unless there is a valid reason for an extension.

  • If the request is denied, we will notify you of the reason for the denial in writing.

Notify third parties

When you request to delete, modify, or restrict data:

  • If we have shared your data with a third party, we will take reasonable steps to notify that party.

  • However, we cannot guarantee that third parties will comply with the request, especially if they are not within the jurisdiction of the EU.

Transferring data outside the European Union.

In some cases, your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the EU. When doing so, Tiptory will ensure that:

  • Appropriate safeguards are in place, for example, standard EU contract provisions.

  • The data transfer complies with GDPR regulations and does not reduce the level of protection for your personal data.

Data storage and security

Tiptory retains personal data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We implement appropriate security measures to:

  • Prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure of information.

  • Maintain the integrity and security of data throughout the processing.

Limits of rights

Some rights may be restricted for the following reasons:

  • When your rights conflict with someone else's.

  • When data is used for statistical or scientific research purposes, the exercise of rights may diminish or hinder the research objectives.

  • When exercising a right affects a legal obligation or judicial process.

Policy update

Tiptory may update this EU privacy policy to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or services. When the policy is updated:

  • We will make a clear announcement on our platform.

  • The effective date will be clearly stated at the beginning or end of the document.

  • Your continued use of the Service after the update will be considered as your agreement to the new policy.

Contact us

If you have any questions, requests for rights exercised, or concerns regarding privacy, please contact us via:

We are committed to responding as quickly as possible and assisting you in protecting your personal data.

Privacy in California

This policy provides additional information specific to California residents about Tiptory's collection, use, disclosure, and sale of your Personal Information, as well as your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The purpose of this policy is to ensure transparency, security, and control over the data of California consumers when using Tiptory's services.

Definition of personal information

According to the CCPA, “Personal Information” is information that identifies, relates to, describes, and is capable of being reasonably linked, directly or indirectly, to a particular consumer or device. This information does not include non-personally identifiable data or aggregated data.

Personal information that Tiptory collects

Within the last twelve (12) months, if you have accessed or used the Tiptory service, we may have collected the following types of Personal Information:

Identification information

This includes name, email address, IP address, device identifier, and other online identifiers.

Taxonomic characteristics are protected.

According to California or federal law, this information includes age, gender, marital status, disability, and sexual orientation. However, Tiptory only collects this information if you voluntarily provide it.

Internet information and network activity

This includes your browsing history, search history, and information about your interactions with Tiptory, apps, or advertisements.

Geographic location information

Through your IP address or other tracking technologies, Tiptory can determine your approximate geographic location.

Profile and demographic information

If you have created an account and voluntarily provided information such as a profile picture, personal interests, or demographic information, we will store and process that data in accordance with legal regulations.

Personal information that Tiptory shares

Tiptory may disclose your Personal Information to third parties for business purposes as specified in the contract. We do not permit third parties to use such information for any purpose other than fulfilling their contractual obligations to us.

Disclosure for business purposes

Classification of Personal Information Recipient Purpose
A. Identification Information Service provider Providing Services
B. Customer Profile Service provider Customer support
C. Protected features Service provider Comply with the law.
F. Network Activities Service provider Service operations and analysis
G. Geographical location Service provider Improve the user experience.

The sale of personal information

Tiptory may share data such as cookies, IP addresses, and browsing activity with advertising networks to provide personalized ads. According to the CCPA, this is considered the “sale” of Personal Information. You have the right to opt out by using the “Do not sell my personal information” link.

Rights of California residents

CCPA grants you specific rights regarding your Personal Information. These rights include:

The right to know the information that has been collected.

You have the right to request Tiptory to disclose:

  • Types of Personal Information Collected.

  • The data we collected came from there.

  • The purpose of collecting or selling Personal Information.

  • Third parties with whom we have shared Personal Information.

  • Specific portions of Personal Information have been collected.

Data deletion rights

You can request Tiptory to delete the Personal Information we have collected and stored, unless one of the legal exceptions applies.

Option to opt out of selling data

You have the right to request that we not sell your Personal Information to third parties. This can be done through the “Do not sell my personal information” link on the Tiptory homepage.

The right to freedom from discrimination.

When you exercise your rights under the CCPA, Tiptory will not:

  • Service denied.

  • Charge a higher price.

  • Providing inferior service.

  • Suggestions regarding adverse terms if you exercise your rights.

Right to sue

You have the right to sue if there is a serious breach of the security of your Personal Information, such as information leakage due to security flaws on Tiptory's part.

Exceptions to the delete request

Tiptory may refuse deletion requests in certain circumstances, including:

  • When the necessary information is needed to complete a transaction or execute a contract.

  • When it is necessary to retain data for fraud detection and system security purposes.

  • When necessary for scientific, historical, or statistical research in accordance with the law.

  • When it is necessary to comply with legal obligations.

  • When needed for legitimate internal purposes as expected by the user.

How to exercise your rights

You can submit your request via:

Identity verification

We only process requests if we can verify that you are the data subject or your legal representative. We may request:

  • Provide identification information.

  • Clearly state your requirements.

  • You don't need an account with Tiptory to submit a request.

Authorized representative

You may appoint a legal representative to make the CCPA request on your behalf. This representative must provide a valid written authorization or be certified by a competent authority.

Respond to the request

We will:

  • Confirm your request within 10 business days .

  • Provide detailed feedback within 45 days .

  • If more time is needed, the reason and the extension period will be announced.

  • Provide the information in either electronic or hard copy format, whichever you prefer.

We do not charge fees unless the request is excessive or unreasonable. In that case, you will be notified in advance with an estimated cost.

Use of personal information

Tiptory uses your Personal Information to:

  • Operating and personalizing services.

  • Provide technical support.

  • Analyze user behavior.

  • Develop and optimize content.

  • Display relevant ads.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

Policy change

Tiptory may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be announced on the website and will be effective immediately upon posting. The date of the latest update will be clearly indicated at the beginning of this document.