Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 19, 2026

TippingTags ("we," "us," or "our") operates the tippingtags.com website and digital tipping platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information (Business Owners)

When you register a business account, we collect information through our authentication provider, Clerk, including:

• Name and email address
• Business name
• Authentication credentials (managed securely by Clerk)

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers, bank account details, or other sensitive financial data on our servers. When you connect a Stripe account or make a payment, Stripe collects and processes this information under their own Privacy Policy.

Team Member Information

We collect minimal information about team members added by business owners:

• Display name (first name and last initial)
• Role or job title

We do not collect Social Security numbers, home addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, or bank account information from team members. Team members do not need to create accounts or provide any personal data to receive tips through our platform.

Tipper Information

When a customer leaves a tip, Stripe processes the payment. We store a record of the tip amount and the team member it was directed to. We do not require tippers to create accounts or provide identifying information beyond what Stripe requires to process the payment.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device information and operating system
• Referring website or link

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our platform
• Process tip transactions through Stripe
• Manage business accounts and authentication
• Generate QR codes for team members
• Provide customer support
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

• Stripe: Payment data is shared with Stripe to process transactions. Stripe acts as an independent data controller for payment information.
• Clerk: Authentication data is managed by Clerk, our identity provider.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. Our security measures include:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• PCI DSS compliance through Stripe for payment processing
• Secure authentication through Clerk with multi-factor support
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Minimal data collection — we only store what we need

5. Data Retention

We retain account information for as long as your account is active. Transaction records are retained as required for financial reporting and legal compliance. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@tippingtags.com.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for authentication and site functionality. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

10. Contact Us

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

TippingTags
Email: support@tippingtags.com