Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to EarnLode ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our income tracking and tax data organization platform.

EarnLode is designed for content creators to track multi-platform income and organize tax data. We do not provide tax advice or tax filing services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Email address (for authentication and communication)
• Name (optional)
• Authentication credentials (managed by Firebase Auth)

2.2 Income Data

• Income amounts and dates
• Platform sources (YouTube, Patreon, etc.)
• Income categories (ads, subscriptions, sponsorships, sales)
• Currency information
• CSV files you upload

2.3 Expense Data

• Business expense records
• Expense categories for tax deduction tracking

2.4 Payment Information

• Subscription status (Free, Pro, Tax Package)
• Payment processing is handled by Stripe (we do not store credit card details)

2.5 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage analytics (via Vercel Analytics)
• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Session data and timestamps

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our income tracking service
• Convert foreign currency using official US Treasury exchange rates
• Generate tax data exports (PDF, Excel, QuickBooks format)
• Send Rate Card PDFs via email (using Resend)
• Process subscription payments (via Stripe)
• Send service-related notifications
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Each service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Sensitive data is encrypted at rest and in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Firebase ID Tokens for authentication (1-hour expiration, auto-refresh)
• Row Level Security in Supabase (users can only access their own data)
• No plaintext password storage (handled by Firebase Auth)
• Regular security audits and updates

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

You have the following rights:

To exercise these rights, contact us at rijindoujin99999@gmail.com

7. Data Retention

• Active accounts: Data is retained as long as your account is active
• Closed accounts: All data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Legal requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
• Backup systems: Deleted data is removed from backup systems within 90 days

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services listed in Section 4
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• User preferences and settings

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

10. Children's Privacy

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

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using EarnLode, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us: