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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 19, 2026

At VocalWitness, we believe truth should not require sacrificing privacy. We are committed to minimizing data collection while maintaining the integrity of the public square.

1. Our Privacy Philosophy

We use privacy-preserving technologies (including Zero-Knowledge proofs where available) so you can participate meaningfully while protecting your identity. We do not sell user data. We do not engage in surveillance advertising.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Government-issued IDs, passports, or biometric data
  • Precise real-time location tracking
  • Your full social graph or personal contact list
  • Financial information (except voluntary donation records)

3. Information We Collect

Account Information

Email or phone number (for authentication), chosen username, and basic profile data you provide.

Content You Publish

Testimonies, photos, voice recordings, and associated metadata (e.g., timestamps, cryptographic hashes).

Verification Data

Phone verification status and Zero-Knowledge proofs (where implemented). We do not store the underlying private data.

Technical Data

Anonymous usage statistics, IP addresses (temporarily for security), and device information for spam/abuse prevention.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the platform
  • To enable trust features (phone verification, ZK proofs, reputation)
  • To enforce our Terms of Service and Safety Guidelines
  • To respond to legal requests when required by law

5. Data Retention & Deletion

You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your profile and unpublished content. However, content already published to the Public Square becomes part of the permanent record (like public speech) and cannot be fully erased.

6. Zero-Knowledge & Cryptographic Protections

Where implemented, ZK proofs allow us to verify that a user meets certain criteria (e.g., is human, has reached a trust threshold) without storing or revealing sensitive personal information.

7. Third Parties & Data Sharing

We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and storage. Your data is protected under their security standards. We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Important: Public testimonies are visible to everyone. We strongly recommend that you never post highly sensitive personal information that could compromise your safety.

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