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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 9, 2026

Introduction

TiXiE ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Age Requirement

TiXiE is intended for users aged 17 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 17. If we discover a user is under 17, we will delete their account and associated data immediately.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Phone Number: Required for account creation and SMS notifications
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates to show nearby tasks and verify video locations
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe for task payments and payouts
  • Communications: Messages sent through our in-app chat feature
  • Videos: Videos you record and submit in response to tasks

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: How you interact with the app
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
  • Location Data: Real-time location when using the app (with your permission)

How We Use Your Information

  • Match task requesters with nearby responders
  • Process payments and responder payouts via Stripe
  • Send task alerts and notifications via SMS and push notifications
  • Verify responders are at the correct location for video tasks
  • Apply a discovery exclusion radius so videos recorded near your location are not shown to others immediately around you
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements

SMS Communications

By providing your phone number and creating a TiXiE account, you consent to receive a one-time passcode (OTP) via SMS to verify your identity. This is the only type of SMS message we send — we do not send marketing or promotional SMS messages.

We do not sell, rent, lease, or share your mobile phone number or SMS consent data with any third party for marketing, promotional, or affiliate purposes under any circumstances.

  • Message frequency: One message per login or account creation attempt (OTP only).
  • Message & data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.
  • To opt out: Reply STOP to any SMS from TiXiE to cancel future messages.
  • For help: Reply HELP or contact us at support@tixie.app.

Location Data

We collect your location to show nearby tasks, verify you are at the correct location when recording, and apply the discovery exclusion radius.

  • Location is collected only when the app is in use (foreground permission)
  • We do not track your location when the app is closed
  • You can disable location access in device settings, but core features will be unavailable

Discovery Feed & Exclusion Radius

Videos submitted to the public discovery feed are visible to other TiXiE users. To protect your privacy, we apply an exclusion radius: users in your immediate geographic area will not see videos you have posted to the discovery feed. This prevents your content from being shown to people directly around you.

Video Privacy

  • Requested videos are private by default, visible only to the requester and one friend if the requester chooses to share
  • Discovery videos are public and visible to all TiXiE users outside your exclusion radius
  • All videos include a TiXiE watermark for attribution
  • Videos are automatically deleted 48 hours after submission
  • Videos cannot be downloaded by other users

Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
  • Videos: Automatically deleted 48 hours after submission
  • Chat Messages: Automatically deleted 48 hours after submission
  • Payment Records: Retained for 7 years per financial regulations
  • Account Deletion: You can request deletion; data removed within 30 days

Data Sharing

We share your data only with the following third-party services, solely as necessary to operate TiXiE. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information — including mobile phone numbers and SMS consent data — with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

  • Stripe: Payment processing (see Stripe's privacy policy)
  • Vonage: SMS notifications
  • Cloudflare R2: Secure video storage
  • Google Maps: Geocoding and location services

Task requesters see your anonymous handle only. Your real identity is never shared unless you choose to communicate via in-app chat. We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.

Security

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure Storage: Videos stored on Cloudflare R2 with access controls
  • Payment Security: PCI-compliant payment processing via Stripe
  • Auto-Deletion: Videos and chats automatically purged after 48 hours

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update incorrect information
  • Deletion: Request account and data deletion
  • Opt-Out: Disable notifications and location tracking
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, use the contact form.

California (CCPA) & European Users (GDPR)

California residents have the right to know what data is collected, delete personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your data.

EU/EEA users may exercise rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. We process data based on consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests. Data may be transferred to the US (Stripe, Cloudflare, etc.).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of TiXiE after changes constitutes acceptance.

Privacy Questions?

We're happy to help with any privacy questions.