1. Introduction

Bereka ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our micro-task marketplace platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information (bio, role)

2.2 Financial Information

• Lightning wallet details (LNbits wallet ID and keys)
• Transaction history (deposits, escrow movements, payouts)
• Account balances
• Payment invoices and hashes

2.3 Platform Activity

• Jobs created, applied to, and completed
• Work submissions and attachments
• Dispute records and resolutions
• Application cover letters

2.4 Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data and analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Bereka platform
• Process transactions and manage your Lightning wallet
• Facilitate job postings, applications, and completions
• Resolve disputes between users
• Send notifications about platform activity
• Prevent fraud and maintain platform security
• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Improve our services and user experience

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

Your username, bio, and public profile information are visible to other platform users. Job creators can see applications and submissions from workers, and vice versa.

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the platform:

• Supabase: Database, authentication, and storage services
• LNbits: Lightning Network wallet and payment processing
• Vercel: Web hosting and deployment
• Email service provider: For sending notifications

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Bereka, our users, or the public.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Encrypted password storage
• Secure database with Row Level Security (RLS)
• Private storage for file attachments
• Limited access to sensitive information (admin keys, wallet keys)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Custodial Wallet Privacy

As a custodial wallet service, we have access to:

• Your Lightning wallet admin and invoice keys
• All transaction history and balances
• Payment hashes and invoice details
• Internal ledger movements (deposits, escrow, payouts)

This information is necessary to operate the custodial service and is not shared with third parties except as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your profile information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Portability: Request export of your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bereka.app

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal, regulatory, or audit purposes for up to 7 years.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

10. Children's Privacy

Bereka is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a platform notification. Your continued use of Bereka after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@bereka.app
• Support: support@bereka.app