Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 8, 2026

ReCircle ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address and authentication credentials through our secure authentication provider (Privy).
• Wallet Information: We create and manage a blockchain wallet address on your behalf for receiving rewards.
• Receipt Images: When you submit receipts for rewards, we temporarily process these images to validate your eco-friendly transportation usage.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the app, including submission history and reward transactions.

How We Use Your Information

• To verify and process your reward claims
• To distribute B3TR tokens to your wallet
• To prevent fraud and abuse of the rewards system
• To improve our services and user experience
• To communicate important updates about your account

Blockchain Transactions

ReCircle operates on the VeChain blockchain. All reward distributions and token transfers are recorded on the public blockchain. While your wallet address is pseudonymous, blockchain transactions are publicly visible.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Your authentication is handled by Privy, a secure Web3 authentication provider. Private keys for your embedded wallet are encrypted and secured.

Data Retention

We retain your account information and transaction history for as long as your account is active. Receipt images are processed and not permanently stored after validation.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Privy: For secure authentication and wallet management
• VeChain: Blockchain network for token transactions
• VeBetterDAO: Rewards distribution infrastructure
• OpenAI: For AI-powered receipt image validation and verification

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of the following rights, please contact us at support@recirclerewards.app:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Request a copy of your transaction history
• Opt out of non-essential communications

We will respond to valid requests within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

ReCircle is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. The app includes blockchain-based accounts and governance-controlled reward mechanisms that require users to have the legal capacity to participate.

ReCircle does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

support@recirclerewards.app