VuAppStore - Privacy-First App Marketplace

1. OUR COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY

VuAppStore is built on privacy-first principles. This policy explains our minimal data collection practices and how we protect your information. We believe that privacy is a fundamental human right, and we've designed our entire platform to honor that belief.

Our Core Principles:

Collect only what is absolutely necessary
Never sell or share your personal data
Transparent about our practices
Give you control over your data
Use strong encryption everywhere

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide:

Email Address: Required for account access and important notifications
Name: Optional, for personalization
Payment Information: Cryptocurrency transactions only (Monero, Lightning, BTC, ETH). We never see or store payment details - your financial privacy is complete.

Information Collected Automatically:

Download History: Only for enabling re-downloads
Subscription Status: To provide access to apps
Technical Data: IP address for security (not tracked or stored long-term)
Device Information: Only to ensure compatibility

We NEVER Collect:

Usage analytics from within apps
Behavioral tracking data
Third-party advertising identifiers
Biometric data
Precise location data
Contact lists or address books
Any data from app usage (that stays on your device)

3. PAYMENT PROCESSING

All payments are processed via cryptocurrency for maximum financial privacy. We accept Monero (XMR), Bitcoin Lightning, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). We never see or store any payment details - your transactions are completely private.

Cryptocurrency Security Features:

Monero (Level 0): Ring signatures, stealth addresses, confidential transactions - completely untraceable
Lightning (Level 1): Off-chain privacy, instant settlements, minimal blockchain footprint
Bitcoin/Ethereum (Level 2): Cryptographically secure, transparent blockchain
256-bit SSL encryption for all website communications
No payment data stored on VU servers - ever
Zero transaction tracking or profiling

We never receive or store any payment method details. All crypto transactions are direct wallet-to-wallet transfers.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the minimal data we collect only to:

Create and manage your account
Process your subscription payments
Provide access to purchased applications
Send essential service notifications (not marketing)
Provide customer support
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and abuse

We will NEVER: Sell your data, use it for advertising, share it with third parties (except service providers under strict contracts), or profile you for behavioral targeting.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-leading security measures:

Encryption: All data encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3)
Access Controls: Strict employee access policies with 2FA required
Regular Audits: Independent security audits every 6 months
Penetration Testing: Regular third-party security assessments
Minimal Data Retention: We delete data when no longer needed
No Third-Party Access: We don't share data with analytics or ad companies
Isolated Infrastructure: Separate databases for different data types

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
Cancelled Accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days
Legal Requirements: Some data retained for tax/legal purposes (up to 7 years)
Backups: Encrypted backups deleted after 90 days

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access: Request a copy of all your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
Deletion: Request complete deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
Export: Download your data in a portable format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from all non-essential communications
Object: Object to specific data processing activities
Restrict: Request limited processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@vuappstore.com. We respond within 72 hours and complete requests within 30 days.

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use minimal cookies, and no tracking cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for login and basic functionality (cannot be disabled)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (optional)

We DO NOT use:

Analytics cookies (like Google Analytics)
Advertising cookies
Third-party tracking pixels
Social media tracking
Cross-site tracking

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We work with minimal, privacy-respecting third parties:

Cryptocurrency Networks: Payment processing via Monero, Lightning, Bitcoin, Ethereum blockchains (decentralized, no third party)
AWS: Infrastructure hosting (data encrypted, isolated)
SendGrid: Transactional emails only (no marketing)

All third parties are bound by strict data processing agreements and cannot use your data for their own purposes.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your data is primarily stored in the United States. For international users:

We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
Data transfers use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
All data encrypted during transfer
You can request data location restrictions

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

VuAppStore is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

We'll update the "Last Updated" date
We'll notify you via email for material changes
We'll give you 30 days notice before changes take effect
You can review all previous versions on request

13. CONTACT US

Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@vuappstore.com
Response Time: Within 72 hours

VU Digital Privacy Solutions LLC
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States

For GDPR-related inquiries from the EU, contact our EU representative at: gdpr@vuappstore.com

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