Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 11, 2025

Welcome to WorldTone, a social marketplace for 1-on-1 video chats (“Tones”). At WorldTone, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you use our app, website, or services (collectively, “Services”). By using WorldTone, you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

• Account Creation: Name, email address, username, password, and optional profile details (e.g., bio, photo, video uploads).

• Tones: Chat topics, pricing preferences (e.g., Guest to Pay or Guest to Earn), and scheduling details.

• Content Unlocks: Images, videos, or other media you upload for users to unlock.

• Transactions: Payment details (e.g., credit card info via third-party processors) and point purchases ($1 = 10 points).

• Communications: Messages or support requests sent to us.

• Referral Program (Optional): If you choose to participate in our referral program, you may opt to share a referral code with others. With your explicit permission, we may access your device’s contact list to facilitate sharing your referral code (e.g., via SMS or email). You will be prompted for consent before we access your contacts, and you can decline without affecting your use of the app.

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Device type, IP address, browser, operating system, app activity (e.g., Tones hosted/joined, points earned/spent), and timestamps.

• Analytics: Aggregated data on how you interact with the app (e.g., pages visited, features used).

• Cookies: Small data files to enhance your experience (e.g., remembering login details).

c. Information from Third Parties

• Referrals: Data from users who refer you via our referral program (e.g., their referral code).

• Payment Processors: Confirmation of transactions (we do not store full payment details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide Services: Facilitate Tones, process payments, and manage your account.

• Improve WorldTone: Analyze usage trends to enhance features and performance.

• Communicate: Send updates, promotions, or support responses (opt-out available).

• Reward Participation: Track points, referrals (2% + 1% rewards), and contest standings (e.g., beta rewards). For the referral program, we use contact list data (with your explicit consent) to allow you to invite others to join WorldTone.

• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory or contractual obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

• Service Providers: Third parties for hosting, payment processing (e.g., Stripe), or analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), bound by confidentiality.

• Other Users: Profile details (e.g., username, bio) visible to Hosts/Guests; chat content shared only with your chat partner.

• Referral Program: If you opt in, your referral code may be shared with contacts you select, but we do not share your contacts’ information with other users or third parties.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect WorldTone’s rights/safety.

• Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you’ll be notified).

4. Your Choices

• Account Settings: Update your profile, opt out of promotional emails, or delete your account (data retained as legally required).

• Cookies: Disable via browser settings (may limit functionality).

• Chat Participation: You control whether to host/join Tones—each “Connect” click renews recording consent.

• Referral Program: You can choose whether to allow access to your contact list for referrals. Consent is requested each time you use the feature, and you can revoke access at any time via your device settings.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your data. Contact list data, if accessed, is used only for the referral program and is not stored or shared beyond your explicit instructions. However, no system is 100% secure—use WorldTone at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

• Account Data: Kept while your account is active; deleted within 30 days of closure (except as legally required).

• Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years per tax laws.

• Contact List Data: Not stored; used only temporarily to facilitate referral invites with your consent.

7. Children’s Privacy

WorldTone is not for users under 13 (or 16 in some regions per GDPR). We do not knowingly collect data from minors—if detected, we’ll delete it.

8. International Users

Our servers are in the USA. By using WorldTone, you consent to data transfer to this location, subject to local laws.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your region (e.g., GDPR for EU, CCPA for California), you may:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.

• Restrict processing or object to certain uses.

• Request data portability.

• Opt out of contact list access for referrals.

Email support@worldtone.com with requests—we’ll respond within 30 days.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy—changes posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant updates will be notified via app or email.

11. Contact Us

Questions? Reach us at:
Email: support@worldtone.com