Privacy Policy for Kelps AI

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SOAX LTD ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Kelps AI mobile application (the "App"). Kelps AI enables users to share internet bandwidth and computing resources on their devices to make an ecological impact through our partner, dots.eco.

By using Kelps AI, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Company Information

3. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our services:

3.1 Information We Collect Automatically

• IP Address: We collect your IP address solely for anti-fraud monitoring purposes to ensure the security and integrity of our service.
• Device Identifier: We collect your Android device ID to create and manage your auth-less account within the App.
• Usage Analytics: We collect analytics data about how you interact with the App through:
  • Google Play Store analytics
  • PostHog analytics platform

  This may include information such as app performance data, crash reports, feature usage statistics, and general interaction patterns.

3.2 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment information
• Location data (beyond what can be inferred from IP address)
• Photos or media files
• Contact lists
• Any other personally identifiable information beyond IP address

4. Age Requirements

Kelps AI is not intended for use by individuals who are not of legal age to form a binding contract in their jurisdiction. You must be over the legal age of consent in your country to use this App. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under the required age, we will delete such information immediately.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Security and Fraud Prevention: IP addresses are used exclusively for anti-fraud monitoring to protect the integrity of our bandwidth and compute sharing network.
• Account Management: Device IDs are used to create and manage your auth-less account on the App.
• Service Improvement: Analytics data helps us:
  • Identify and fix bugs
  • Improve user experience
  • Optimize app performance
  • Understand feature usage patterns
  • Enhance service reliability

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We are committed to protecting your privacy and limit sharing of information as follows:

6.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share limited information only with:

• PostHog: For usage analytics to help us understand how users interact with our App. PostHog processes data according to their own privacy policy.

6.2 We Do Not:

• Sell your information to third parties
• Share your information with advertisers
• Share your information for marketing purposes

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

7. Data Storage and Security

7.1 Data Location

Your information is stored on servers located in the United States. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

7.2 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7.3 Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Since we collect minimal information (IP addresses and device IDs), we retain this data only as long as required for:

• Fraud prevention and security purposes
• Maintaining your account
• Complying with legal obligations

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

8.1 For All Users:

• Account Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at ryan@kelps.ai

8.2 For UK and European Users (GDPR Rights):

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

8.3 For California Users (CCPA Rights):

• Right to know about personal information collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
• Right to non-discrimination

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ryan@kelps.ai.

9. International Data Transfers

As a UK-based company serving users globally, we may transfer your information internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

12. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EEA Users)

For users in the UK and European Economic Area, we process your information based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention and security monitoring
• Contract Performance: To provide the Kelps AI service you requested
• Legal Compliance: When required by law

13. Data Protection Officer

For data protection inquiries, please contact us at ryan@kelps.ai.