Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Introduction

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

  • Visit our website at pingcoin.com (the "Website")
  • Use our Android mobile application available on Google Play Store (the "App" or "Android App")
  • Use our iOS mobile application when it becomes available (the "iOS App")

Information We Collect

Website (pingcoin.com)

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • Your approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of your visit

This information is collected using cookies and is processed by Google. For more information about how Google uses this data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab).

iOS Waitlist

If you join our iOS waitlist, we collect:

  • Email address - To notify you when the iOS app launches
  • Timestamp - When you joined the waitlist
  • Browser information (User-Agent) - To understand what devices our users are using
  • Country - Your approximate location (country level only)

This information is stored securely using Cloudflare's infrastructure and is only used to notify you about the iOS app launch.

Mobile Application (Android App)

Data Collection

The Pingcoin Android app (available on Google Play Store) is designed with privacy as a core principle:

  • All audio processing happens locally on your device
  • No audio recordings are transmitted or stored on our servers
  • No coin data leaves your device
  • The app works completely offline - No internet connection is required for coin verification
  • No analytics or tracking - We do not collect usage statistics, crash reports, or any telemetry data from the app
  • No user accounts required - You can use the app without creating an account or providing any personal information

App Permissions

The Android app requires the following permissions to function:

  • Microphone Access - Required to record the acoustic signature when you tap a coin. Audio is processed locally and never transmitted or saved.
  • Storage Access (optional) - Only if you choose to save audio recordings locally on your device for your own analysis. We never access these files.

The app does NOT require:

  • Internet/Network access (the app works 100% offline)
  • Location access
  • Camera access
  • Contacts access
  • Any other invasive permissions

In-App Purchases

  • If you choose to upgrade to the premium version, payment processing is handled entirely by Google Play Store. We do not collect, process, or store your payment information.
  • Google Play Store may collect transaction data according to Google's Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab).

How We Use Your Information

Website Data

  • Analytics: To improve our website content and user experience
  • Waitlist emails: To notify you when new features (like iOS app) become available

Android App Data

  • All audio processing is done locally on your device
  • We do not collect any data from the app
  • No analytics, crash reports, or telemetry of any kind
  • No user accounts or personal information required
  • Microphone permission is used only for local audio analysis and never transmitted

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services We Use:

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

  • Analytics (Google Analytics): To track website usage and improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

  • Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics for 26 months (default setting)
  • Waitlist emails: Retained until the iOS app launches, or until you request deletion
  • App data: All data stays on your device and is never transmitted to us

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our waitlist emails at any time
  • Data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [support email needed]

For EU/UK Users (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For analytics cookies and waitlist signup
  • Legitimate interest: For essential website functionality

For California Users (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
  • Secure data storage using Cloudflare's infrastructure
  • No sensitive data collection in the mobile app
  • Offline-first app design to minimize data exposure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Open Source

Pingcoin is an open-source project. The mobile app source code is available for inspection, allowing you to verify our privacy claims. We believe in transparency and community-driven development.

Changes to This Privacy 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 our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted using Cloudflare's global network. Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Contact Us

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

Data Protection Officer

For EU users, if you have concerns about how we handle your data, you may contact your local data protection authority.

Summary (TL;DR)

  • Website: We use Google Analytics to improve our site. If you join the iOS waitlist, we store your email.
  • Android App: Works 100% offline with zero data collection. All audio processing happens locally on your device. No analytics, no tracking, no user accounts required. Only requires microphone permission for local coin verification.
  • Payments: In-app purchases are processed entirely through Google Play Store. We never see or store your payment information.
  • No selling of data: We never sell your information to third parties.
  • Your rights: You can request deletion of your data or opt-out of emails anytime.
  • Open source: Our code is publicly available for transparency.

For the full details, please read the complete policy above.