Privacy Policy
This policy explains what data we collect at darwn, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights you have.
Data We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve darwn. This includes:
- Account & Profile: name, email, password (hashed), settings, linked bank account information, and any profile details you choose to add.
- Referral & Rating Content: coworker names you submit, coworker linkedIn Urls, coworker locations, coworker professions, coworker employers, coworker ratings, comments, and metadata (timestamps, status).
- Employment Context: company, job title, industry, state (if you provide it) and related professional info, and linked bank account and payment information.
- Device & Usage: IP address, device identifiers, app/browser type, pages viewed, interactions, crash logs.
- Location: coarse location inferred from IP; precise location only if you grant permission.
- Communications: messages you send to us, support requests, and notification preferences.
- Payment/Payout: payout details (e.g., tax and remittance info) processed via our payment partners.
- From Others: other users may submit overlapping coworker data; partners may provide anti-fraud signals.
How We Use Data
- Provide the service: account creation, referrals/ratings workflow, payouts, and customer support.
- Improve & research: troubleshooting, analytics, testing features, and service quality.
- Personalize: show relevant prompts, reminders, and referral insights.
- Safety & integrity: detect abuse/fraud, enforce policies, protect our users and platform.
- Legal compliance: tax reporting, regulatory requests, and record keeping.
- Marketing: send updates about new features—opt-out anytime.
Legal Bases (EEA/UK)
If you are in the EEA/UK, we process personal data on these bases:
- Contract: to provide darwn and fulfill our agreement with you.
- Legitimate interests: service improvement, security, and appropriate marketing (balanced against your rights).
- Consent: where required (e.g., certain cookies/marketing). You can withdraw consent anytime.
- Legal obligation: tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
Your Choices & Rights
- Access/Correct/Delete: request a copy of your data, fix inaccuracies, or delete your account where applicable.
- Object/Restrict: to certain processing (e.g., marketing) or ask us to limit use.
- Portability: receive certain data in a portable format.
- Preferences: manage notifications, email settings, and cookie choices.
- Do Not Sell/Share (US States): opt-out where state law provides this right.
To exercise rights, contact us at team@darwn.us. We may need to verify your identity.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed to provide darwn and for legitimate business or legal purposes (e.g., tax, fraud prevention). We anonymize or delete data when it’s no longer required.
Security
We use technical and organizational safeguards (encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring). No system is 100% secure; please use a strong password and keep it confidential.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your country. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) and assess local laws and practices.
Children
darwn is not directed to children under 16 (or the age required by your jurisdiction). If we learn we’ve collected data from a child, we’ll delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We’ll update this policy as our services evolve. If changes are material, we’ll notify you (for example, by email) and indicate the effective date. If you object to any changes, you may close your account.
Contact Us
Questions or requests? Email team@darwn.us