Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 13, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to DoorPay. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how DoorPay ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our escrow-based payment platform, including our website (user.thedoorpay.com), mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Account Registration Information: When you create a DoorPay account, we collect:
- Full legal name (first name and last name)
- Email address
- Mobile phone number
- Date of birth
- Residential address (street, city, state, postal code, country)
- Username and password (password is encrypted)
- Profile photo (optional)
- Gender (optional)
- Business information (for business accounts: company name, business type, tax ID)
Payment Information: To process transactions, we collect:
- Bank account details (account number, IFSC code, account holder name)
- Credit/debit card information (card number, expiration date, CVV)
- UPI ID or UPI handle
- Other payment method identifiers
- Billing address
- Payment transaction history
- Payment preferences and saved payment methods
Transaction Information: For each transaction on the Platform, we collect:
- Product or service descriptions
- Transaction amounts and currency
- Delivery/shipping addresses
- Tracking information and delivery status
- Transaction notes and special instructions
- Communication between buyers and sellers
- Dispute details, evidence, and resolution records
- Reviews and ratings (if applicable)
- Refund and cancellation information
Verification and Identity Documents: To comply with KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations, we may collect:
- Government-issued identification documents (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, Driver's License, Voter ID)
- Proof of address documents (utility bills, bank statements, rental agreements)
- Business registration certificates
- Tax identification numbers (PAN, GST registration)
- Bank account verification documents
- Selfie or photograph for identity verification
- Digital signatures
Communication Information: When you contact us or communicate through the Platform:
- Customer support inquiries, tickets, and correspondence
- Feedback, suggestions, and survey responses
- Messages exchanged with other users through Platform messaging
- Email communications with DoorPay
- SMS communications
- Phone call recordings (with your consent and proper notice)
- Live chat transcripts
- Social media interactions with our official accounts
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Device Information: When you access the Platform, we automatically collect:
- Device type, model, and manufacturer (e.g., iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S21)
- Operating system and version (e.g., iOS 16, Android 13)
- Unique device identifiers (IMEI, UDID, Android ID, advertising ID)
- Mobile network information (carrier name, network type)
- Device settings and preferences (language, time zone)
- Screen resolution and display settings
- Battery level and charging status
- Available storage space
Usage Information: We collect information about how you use the Platform:
- Pages, screens, and features accessed
- Time spent on different sections of the Platform
- Search queries and filters used
- Button clicks and navigation patterns
- Transaction initiation and completion rates
- Features used and frequency of use
- App open and close times
- Session duration and frequency
- Error messages, crashes, and performance issues
- Scroll depth and interaction patterns
Location Information: We may collect location data to provide location-based services:
- IP address and approximate location derived from IP
- GPS coordinates (precise location, with your explicit permission)
- Wi-Fi access points and signal strength
- Bluetooth beacons
- Cell tower information
- Time zone and regional settings
- Country and city information
Technical and Log Information: Our servers automatically record:
- Browser type, version, and language
- Referring website or source (how you found DoorPay)
- Internet service provider (ISP)
- Date and time stamps of access
- HTTP headers
- URLs clicked and pages viewed
- Response times and download errors
- Platform API calls and responses
- System configuration information
2.3 Information from Third Parties
Identity Verification Services: We work with third-party identity verification providers who may share:
- KYC verification results and scores
- AML screening results
- Government database verification results
- Watchlist screening (sanctions, PEP lists)
- Credit history and scores (with your explicit consent)
- Fraud risk assessments and scores
- Identity validation results
- Document authenticity verification
Payment Processors: Payment gateway partners provide us with:
- Payment success or failure confirmations
- Bank account verification results
- Transaction authorization codes
- Chargeback and dispute information
- Payment method validity status
- Risk scores for transactions
- Payment processor fees and charges
Social Media and External Authentication: If you connect your social media accounts or use social login:
- Public profile information (name, profile picture, email)
- Friend lists or connections (with permission)
- Social media posts or activity (only what you authorize)
- Authentication tokens
- Age and location information
Public Databases and Records: We may collect publicly available information:
- Business registration information from government databases
- Corporate filings and public records
- Legal records and court filings (for fraud prevention)
- Professional licenses and certifications
- News articles or media mentions (for due diligence)
- Public social media profiles
Analytics and Advertising Partners: Third-party analytics services may share:
- Aggregate usage statistics
- Demographic information
- Device and browser information
- Advertising interaction data
- Attribution data (which ads led to app installs)
2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use various technologies to collect information automatically:
Essential Cookies: Required for Platform functionality:
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing across servers
- Feature functionality and preferences
- Shopping cart and transaction state
- Language and region preferences
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns:
- Google Analytics
- Mixpanel
- Firebase Analytics
- User behavior tracking
- Performance monitoring
- Feature adoption rates
- A/B testing and experimentation
- Conversion tracking
Advertising and Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising:
- Google Ads
- Facebook Pixel
- Retargeting and remarketing tags
- Campaign tracking parameters
- Conversion attribution
- Third-party ad delivery
- Cross-site tracking (where permitted)
Preference Cookies: Store your settings and preferences:
- Language selection
- Currency preferences
- Display settings (dark mode, font size)
- Notification preferences
- Saved search filters
- Recently viewed items
Similar Technologies:
- Web beacons and pixel tags
- Local storage and session storage
- Browser fingerprinting
- Mobile advertising identifiers
- Device fingerprinting
Cookie Management: You can control cookies through:
- Browser settings (block, delete, or accept cookies)
- Our cookie preference center (when available)
- Opt-out tools provided by third parties
- Mobile device settings for advertising ID
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain Platform features.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes to provide, maintain, and improve our services.
3.1 Primary Business Purposes
Transaction Processing and Escrow Services:
- Facilitating secure transactions between buyers and sellers
- Holding funds in escrow accounts safely
- Processing payments, transfers, and refunds
- Verifying delivery confirmation and acceptance
- Releasing funds according to transaction terms
- Maintaining comprehensive transaction records
- Generating receipts, invoices, and tax documents
- Processing chargebacks and payment disputes
- Reconciling financial accounts
Account Management:
- Creating and maintaining your user account
- Authenticating your identity during login
- Providing personalized customer support
- Managing account settings and preferences
- Password reset and account recovery
- Verifying your identity for security purposes
- Updating and maintaining your profile
- Managing notification and communication preferences
- Processing account closure requests
Platform Operation and Improvement:
- Operating, maintaining, and improving the Platform
- Developing new features, products, and services
- Analyzing usage patterns and user behavior
- Understanding user preferences and needs
- Conducting research and analytics
- Fixing bugs and resolving technical issues
- Optimizing user experience and interface
- Performing A/B testing and experiments
- System maintenance and upgrades
- Database optimization
- Performance monitoring and enhancement
Security and Fraud Prevention:
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions
- Monitoring for suspicious activity and behavior patterns
- Verifying user identities and documents
- Investigating security incidents and breaches
- Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
- Protecting against unauthorized access
- Conducting security audits and assessments
- Implementing risk management measures
- Preventing money laundering and terrorist financing
- Maintaining transaction integrity
- Protecting the Platform from cyber attacks
3.2 Communication Purposes
Transactional Communications: Essential communications about your account and transactions:
- Order confirmations and status updates
- Payment receipts and transaction confirmations
- Delivery notifications and tracking updates
- Dispute status updates and resolutions
- Account activity alerts and notifications
- Security alerts and warnings
- Password change confirmations
- Two-factor authentication codes
- Verification emails and SMS
- Escrow hold and release notifications
- Refund processing updates
Customer Support:
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Providing technical assistance
- Troubleshooting issues
- Following up on support tickets
- Gathering feedback on support experience
- Conducting satisfaction surveys
Marketing Communications (with your consent):
- Promotional offers, discounts, and deals
- New feature announcements
- Product updates and improvements
- Newsletter and blog content
- Educational content and tips
- Special events and partnerships
- Seasonal campaigns
- Referral program information
- Community updates
You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time through:
- Account settings
- Unsubscribe links in emails
- Replying STOP to SMS messages
- Contacting customer support
Important: Even if you opt-out of marketing, you'll still receive essential transactional and security communications.
3.3 Legal and Compliance Purposes
Meeting Legal Obligations:
- Complying with applicable laws and regulations
- Responding to legal requests, court orders, and subpoenas
- Cooperating with law enforcement agencies
- Meeting KYC and AML requirements
- Preventing money laundering and terrorist financing
- Complying with tax reporting obligations
- Maintaining records as required by financial regulations
- Responding to regulatory inquiries
- Conducting mandatory audits
- Reporting suspicious activities to authorities
Dispute Resolution and Legal Proceedings:
- Investigating and resolving user disputes
- Providing evidence in legal proceedings
- Mediating between buyers and sellers
- Maintaining dispute records and documentation
- Enforcing our terms, policies, and user agreements
- Protecting our legal rights and interests
- Defending against legal claims
- Pursuing legal action when necessary
Risk Assessment and Compliance:
- Assessing credit and fraud risk
- Conducting due diligence on users
- Screening against sanctions lists
- Monitoring for prohibited activities
- Ensuring regulatory compliance
- Audit trail maintenance
3.4 Analytics and Research
Business Intelligence:
- Understanding user demographics and segments
- Analyzing transaction patterns and trends
- Measuring feature adoption and usage
- Evaluating marketing campaign effectiveness
- Tracking conversion rates and funnels
- Identifying user drop-off points
- Benchmarking performance metrics
- Market research and competitive analysis
- Forecasting and business planning
- Product development insights
Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may use de-identified, aggregated, or anonymized data for:
- Creating statistical reports and dashboards
- Publishing industry insights and trends
- Sharing aggregate metrics with partners
- Training machine learning models
- Improving fraud detection algorithms
- Academic research and studies
- Public policy discussions
- Benchmarking studies
Important: Aggregated and anonymized data cannot reasonably be used to identify you individually and may be used without restriction.
3.5 Additional Uses
Personalization:
- Customizing your Platform experience
- Recommending relevant products or services
- Tailoring content and features
- Suggesting sellers or buyers
- Personalizing search results
Social Features:
- Enabling communication between users
- Displaying public profiles and ratings
- Facilitating reviews and feedback
- Building trust and transparency
Research and Development:
- Testing new technologies
- Developing AI and machine learning capabilities
- Improving algorithms and systems
- Exploring new business opportunities
4. How We Share Your Information
We share your information in specific circumstances to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.
4.1 Sharing with Transaction Partners
With Buyers (if you're a seller):
- Your display name or business name
- Contact information (email, phone - as necessary)
- Product/service delivery address (if required)
- Transaction details and amounts
- Delivery status and confirmations
- Communication within Platform messaging
With Sellers (if you're a buyer):
- Your name or display name
- Delivery address and contact information
- Transaction details and payment status
- Communication within Platform messaging
- Delivery preferences
What We DON'T Share:
- Full credit/debit card numbers (only last 4 digits shown)
- Complete bank account numbers
- Government ID numbers or documents
- Passwords or security credentials
- Personal information not necessary for the transaction
- Payment instrument details beyond what's needed
4.2 Service Providers and Business Partners
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Platform:
Payment Processing Partners:
- Razorpay - Payment gateway services
- Stripe - International payment processing
- PayPal - Digital wallet integration
- Bank partners - Direct bank transfers
- UPI service providers
- Card networks (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay)
Data shared: Transaction amounts, payment details, customer information necessary for processing
Identity Verification Services:
- KYC/AML verification providers
- Document verification services
- Fraud detection and prevention services
- Identity authentication platforms
- Government database verification services
Data shared: Name, ID documents, address, date of birth, biometric data (when applicable)
Cloud Infrastructure and Technology:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Cloud hosting
- Google Cloud Platform - Data storage and computing
- Microsoft Azure - Backup and redundancy
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN) - Fast content delivery
- Database management services
Data shared: All data stored on the Platform (encrypted)
Communication Services:
- SendGrid - Email delivery
- Twilio - SMS messaging
- Firebase - Push notifications
- Customer support platforms (Freshdesk, Zendesk)
- Communication APIs
Data shared: Contact information, message content, communication preferences
Analytics and Tracking:
- Google Analytics - Usage analytics
- Mixpanel - Product analytics
- Firebase Analytics - App analytics
- Hotjar - User behavior recording
- Crash reporting tools
Data shared: Usage data, device information, anonymized user data
Security Services:
- Cloudflare - DDoS protection and CDN
- Security monitoring tools
- Encryption services
- Firewall and intrusion detection systems
- Vulnerability scanning services
Data shared: Network traffic, security logs, threat data
All Service Providers:
- Are carefully selected and vetted
- Sign data processing agreements
- Are contractually bound to protect your data
- Can only use data for specified purposes
- Cannot disclose information to third parties
- Must comply with applicable privacy laws
- Undergo regular security audits
4.3 Business Transfers and Corporate Events
Your information may be transferred in the event of:
- Merger or acquisition by another company
- Sale of all or substantially all assets
- Bankruptcy, liquidation, or reorganization
- Corporate restructuring or consolidation
- Joint ventures or partnerships
In such cases:
- You will be notified via email and Platform notification
- The successor entity will be bound by this Privacy Policy
- If the new entity intends to materially change the Privacy Policy, you will be notified and given choices
- Your rights under this Privacy Policy continue
4.4 Legal Requirements and Protection
We may disclose your information when we believe it's necessary to:
Comply with Legal Obligations:
- Court orders, subpoenas, or legal process
- Lawful requests from public authorities
- National security or law enforcement requirements
- Regulatory investigations or inquiries
- Tax authorities' requests
- Legal discovery in litigation
Protect Rights and Safety:
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions and policies
- Protect our intellectual property rights
- Investigate potential violations
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of DoorPay
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of the public
- Prevent or investigate fraud, security issues, or illegal activity
- Respond to emergency situations
We will:
- Make reasonable efforts to notify you before disclosure (unless prohibited)
- Disclose only information legally required
- Challenge overly broad or improper requests
- Maintain records of all legal requests
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share information with third parties when you:
- Explicitly consent or request sharing
- Connect third-party services to your account (e.g., accounting software)
- Participate in promotional partnerships or contests
- Share content publicly or on social media
- Use social login or sharing features
- Authorize integrations with external platforms
- Participate in referral programs
You can:
- Revoke consent at any time through account settings
- Disconnect third-party integrations
- Control sharing preferences
- Review connected apps and services
4.6 Public Information
Certain information may be publicly visible on the Platform:
- Username or display name (if you choose a public name)
- Profile photo (if uploaded and set to public)
- Public reviews or ratings (if you leave them)
- Seller ratings and statistics (for seller accounts)
- Public transaction count (aggregate, not specific transactions)
- Public profile information (if you set it to public)
You can control visibility through:
- Privacy settings in your account
- Choosing what information to make public
- Using a pseudonym instead of your real name
- Not uploading a profile photo
4.7 Aggregated and De-identified Information
We may share aggregated, de-identified, or anonymized information that cannot reasonably identify you:
- Industry reports and statistics
- Market trends and insights
- Platform usage patterns
- Academic research data
- Public policy discussions
- Business intelligence reports
- Partner analytics
This information:
- Does not identify you personally
- Is used to improve the industry and services
- May be shared publicly or with partners without restriction
5. Data Security
Protecting your information is our top priority. We implement comprehensive security measures to safeguard your data.
5.1 Encryption
Data in Transit:
- TLS 1.3 encryption for all data transmission
- 256-bit SSL certificates
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
- Secure API connections
- HTTPS enforcement across the entire Platform
- Perfect forward secrecy
Data at Rest:
- AES-256 encryption for stored data
- Encrypted database storage
- Encrypted file storage
- Secure key management using HSMs (Hardware Security Modules)
- Regular key rotation
- Encrypted backups
Payment Data:
- PCI-DSS compliant encryption
- Tokenization of payment information
- No storage of full card details
- Secure payment processing environments
5.2 Access Controls
Authentication:
- Strong password requirements (minimum 8 characters, complexity rules)
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) available
- Biometric authentication (fingerprint, Face ID) on mobile
- Session management and timeout
- Login attempt monitoring and blocking
- Device recognition and trusted device management
Authorization:
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Principle of least privilege
- Separation of duties
- Regular access reviews and audits
- Immediate access revocation upon termination
- Granular permission management
Employee Access:
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Need-to-know basis only
- Access logging and monitoring
- Regular training on data protection
- Background checks for sensitive positions
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Access requests must be justified and approved
5.3 Network Security
Perimeter Protection:
- Enterprise-grade firewalls
- Intrusion detection systems (IDS)
- Intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
- DDoS protection (via Cloudflare)
- Web application firewall (WAF)
- Network segmentation
- DMZ for external-facing services
Monitoring:
- 24/7 security operations center (SOC)
- Real-time threat detection
- Security information and event management (SIEM)
- Log aggregation and analysis
- Anomaly detection using AI/ML
- Automated alerting for suspicious activities
Vulnerability Management:
- Regular vulnerability scanning
- Annual penetration testing by third-party firms
- Bug bounty program for responsible disclosure
- Patch management and timely updates
- Security code reviews
- Dependency scanning for third-party libraries
5.4 Application Security
Secure Development:
- Security by design principles
- Secure coding standards (OWASP guidelines)
- Regular code reviews with security focus
- Static and dynamic application security testing
- Input validation and sanitization
- Output encoding
- Protection against common vulnerabilities:
- SQL injection
- Cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Authentication bypass
- Session hijacking
- Remote code execution
API Security:
- API authentication and authorization
- Rate limiting and throttling
- API key management
- Request signing and validation
- Version control and deprecation management
5.5 Physical Security
Data Center Security:
- Secure, certified data centers (ISO 27001, SOC 2)
- 24/7 physical security and surveillance
- Biometric and card-based access controls
- Visitor logging and escort requirements
- Environmental controls (temperature, humidity, fire suppression)
- Backup power systems (UPS, generators)
- Redundant network connectivity
5.6 Business Continuity
Backup and Recovery:
- Daily automated backups
- Multiple backup copies in geographically distributed locations
- Encrypted backup storage
- Regular backup testing and verification
- Point-in-time recovery capabilities
- Backup retention for required periods
- Immutable backups to prevent ransomware
Disaster Recovery:
- Comprehensive disaster recovery plan
- Regular testing and simulation exercises
- Multiple data center locations for redundancy
- Automatic failover capabilities
- Recovery Time Objective (RTO): 4 hours
- Recovery Point Objective (RPO): 1 hour
- Documented procedures and runbooks
5.7 Incident Response
Security Incident Management:
- Dedicated incident response team
- 24/7 incident detection and response
- Documented incident response procedures
- Containment, eradication, and recovery processes
- Post-incident analysis and improvement
- Communication plan for affected users
- Coordination with law enforcement when necessary
Data Breach Notification: If a data breach occurs, we will:
- Contain and investigate the breach immediately
- Notify affected users within 72 hours (as required by applicable laws)
- Notify relevant regulatory authorities
- Provide details about the breach and affected data
- Offer remediation steps and support
- Implement measures to prevent future breaches
5.8 User Responsibilities
Your Role in Security: While we implement robust security measures, you also play a crucial role:
Do:
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Enable multi-factor authentication
- Keep your login credentials confidential
- Log out from shared devices
- Update your app to the latest version
- Use secure, trusted networks
- Review account activity regularly
- Report suspicious activity immediately
- Be cautious of phishing attempts
Don't:
- Share your password with anyone
- Use the same password across multiple sites
- Click suspicious links in emails or messages
- Access your account on public/untrusted Wi-Fi without VPN
- Fall for fake DoorPay emails or messages
- Ignore security alerts or warnings
If You Suspect Unauthorized Access:
- Change your password immediately
- Enable MFA if not already enabled
- Review recent transactions and account activity
- Contact our support team at [email protected]
- Report any suspicious transactions
- Update security questions and backup email/phone
5.9 Security Limitations
Important Acknowledgment:
- No system is 100% secure or impenetrable
- Internet transmission is never completely private or secure
- Unauthorized access, hardware/software failures, and breaches can occur
- We cannot guarantee absolute security
- You transmit information at your own risk
- We are not liable for unauthorized access due to factors beyond our reasonable control
Despite our best efforts, you should understand that:
- Security threats evolve constantly
- Zero-day vulnerabilities can exist
- Social engineering attacks target users
- Third-party services may have vulnerabilities
- Human error can occur
We commit to:
- Continuous security improvement
- Prompt response to identified vulnerabilities
- Transparent communication about security issues
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Industry-leading security practices
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and comply with legal obligations.
6.1 Retention Periods by Data Type
Active Account Data:
- Duration: Indefinitely while your account remains active
- Includes: Profile information, preferences, settings
- Purpose: Provide ongoing services
- Updates: Continuously updated based on your activity
Transaction Records:
- Duration: Minimum 7 years after transaction completion
- Legal Requirement: Financial regulations, tax laws, audit requirements
- Includes:
- Transaction details (amounts, dates, descriptions)
- Payment information (masked)
- Buyer and seller information
- Delivery confirmations
- Invoices and receipts
- Dispute records and resolutions
- Purpose: Legal compliance, tax reporting, fraud prevention, dispute resolution
Closed Account Data:
- Duration: 7 years after account closure
- Includes:
- Basic identification information
- Transaction history
- Financial records
- KYC/AML documentation
- Purpose: Legal compliance, fraud prevention, regulatory requirements
- Note: Some data may be retained longer for ongoing legal matters
Communication Records:
- Customer support conversations: 3 years
- Dispute-related communications: 7 years
- Marketing emails: Until opt-out or account deletion
- SMS records: 1 year
- In-app messages: 2 years
- Phone call recordings: 1 year (with consent)
Identity Verification Documents:
- Duration: 7 years after last use or account closure
- Includes: Government IDs, proof of address, verification photos
- Legal Requirement: KYC/AML compliance
- Destruction: Securely destroyed after retention period
Usage and Analytics Data:
- Detailed logs: 90 days
- Aggregated analytics: Indefinitely (anonymized)
- Crash reports: 1 year
- Performance metrics: 2 years
- Security logs: 1 year (extended for incidents)
Marketing and Preference Data:
- Active subscribers: Indefinitely until opt-out
- Unsubscribed users: Opt-out status maintained permanently
- Campaign data: 3 years
- Consent records: Duration of consent + 3 years
Backup Data:
- Duration: 90 days in backup systems
- Note: Data in backups is deleted when backups are rotated
- Purpose: Disaster recovery and business continuity
6.2 Reasons for Data Retention
We retain data to:
- Fulfill Services: Provide ongoing Platform functionality
- Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory and statutory requirements
- Tax Purposes: Maintain records for tax authorities
- Fraud Prevention: Detect patterns and prevent future fraud
- Dispute Resolution: Have records available for conflict resolution
- Security: Investigate and respond to security incidents
- Legal Defense: Defend against legal claims or litigation
- Business Operations: Conduct audits, analysis, and reporting
6.3 Data Deletion Process
Automatic Deletion: After retention periods expire:
- Personal information is permanently deleted from production systems
- Deleted from backup systems within 90 days of backup rotation
- Deletion is logged and auditable
- Irreversible cryptographic deletion methods used
- Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
Deletion Methods:
- Secure deletion using industry-standard methods
- Multi-pass overwriting for highly sensitive data
- Cryptographic erasure (destroying encryption keys)
- Physical destruction of decommissioned hardware
- Certificate of destruction provided for physical media
6.4 User-Requested Deletion
Right to Deletion: You can request account and data deletion:
- Log into your account and go to Settings > Privacy > Delete Account
- Email [email protected] with deletion request
- Provide identity verification
- Confirm deletion intent
Deletion Timeline:
- Request processed within 30 days
- Account closed immediately upon request
- Personal data deleted after mandatory retention period
- You receive confirmation when deletion is complete
What Gets Deleted:
- Profile information and preferences
- Contact information
- Payment methods (tokenized data)
- Communication preferences
- Marketing data
- Device information
- Usage data (non-financial)
What May Be Retained:
- Transaction records (7 years - legal requirement)
- Financial records for tax and audit purposes
- Dispute and legal records (ongoing or completed)
- Data required for fraud prevention
- Aggregated, anonymized analytics
- Records required by law enforcement or court orders
- Information necessary to enforce our Terms
Exceptions to Deletion: We may retain data longer if:
- Required by law or regulation
- Subject to legal hold or investigation
- Needed for ongoing legal proceedings
- Part of ongoing dispute or claim
- Necessary to prevent fraud or abuse
- Part of anonymized, aggregated datasets
- You have outstanding obligations
Backup Retention:
- Deleted data may persist in backups for up to 90 days
- Backups are not accessible for normal operations
- Used only for disaster recovery
- Purged during regular backup rotation
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have various rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to helping you exercise these rights.
7.1 Right to Access
What You Can Access:
- All personal information we hold about you
- Categories of data we collect
- Sources of your information
- Purposes for which we use your data
- Third parties with whom we share your data
- Retention periods for your data
- Your transaction history
- Communication records
How to Access:
- Through Your Account: Log in and visit Settings > Privacy > My Data
- Download Your Data: Request a complete data export
- Email Request: [email protected] with subject "Data Access Request"
- Provide: Name, email, account details, and identity verification
What You'll Receive:
- Structured data in JSON or CSV format
- PDF reports for human-readable information
- Complete transaction history
- Communication logs
- Account activity records
Timeline: We will respond within 30 days of your request
7.2 Right to Correction
What You Can Correct:
- Name and contact information
- Address and location details
- Payment methods
- Profile information
- Communication preferences
- Any inaccurate personal data
How to Correct:
- Self-Service: Update directly in account settings
- Email Request: [email protected] with corrections
- Customer Support: Contact support with specific changes
For Information You Cannot Change:
- Identity documents (require re-verification)
- Transaction records (contact support with evidence)
- Historical data (may require dispute process)
Timeline: Most updates are immediate; verification may take 3-5 business days
7.3 Right to Deletion (Right to be Forgotten)
What You Can Delete:
- Your account and profile
- Personal identification information
- Communication preferences
- Usage data and analytics
- Marketing data
Limitations:
- Cannot delete transaction records required by law
- Cannot delete data subject to legal holds
- Cannot delete data needed for ongoing disputes
- Cannot delete data necessary for fraud prevention
How to Request Deletion:
- Log into your account
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Delete My Account
- Review what will be deleted
- Confirm your decision
- Verify your identity
- Submit deletion request
Or email: [email protected] with "Account Deletion Request"
Timeline:
- Account closed: Immediate
- Data deletion: Within 30 days (after retention period for required data)
- Confirmation: You'll receive email confirmation
7.4 Right to Data Portability
You may request a copy of certain personal data DoorPay holds about you in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, where applicable.
What you can export may include:
- Profile information you provided
- Transaction history related to your activity on the Platform
- Payment-related records (excluding full card details or other highly sensitive payment credentials)
- Communications carried out through the Platform (for example, support conversations or dispute messages)
- Usage and device-related data generated through your use of the Platform
- Preferences and settings
Available formats (depending on the request):
- CSV (Comma-Separated Values)
- JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
- PDF (human-readable report)
- XML (upon request)
Important notes:
- DoorPay may verify your identity before processing portability requests.
- Data portability applies to data provided by you or generated through your use of the Platform, and may exclude internal notes, risk signals, fraud-prevention data, or information restricted for legal/security reasons.
- If fulfilling a request would adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others, DoorPay may redact or exclude certain information.
How to request data portability: Email [email protected] from your registered email with the subject “Data Portability Request” and include your registered phone number/user ID (if applicable) and preferred format.
7.5 Questions or requests
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights (access, correction, deletion, or data portability), contact [email protected].
7.6 Updates to this Privacy Policy
DoorPay may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Last Updated date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Platform after updates means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: December 13, 2024
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