Privacy Policy

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Ad-Hopper, Inc. (“Ad-Hopper,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of users of our platform, including advertisers, Hoppers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access or use our services.

By using the Ad-Hopper platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to operate, maintain, and improve the Ad-Hopper platform.

1.1 Advertiser Information

We may collect the following information from advertisers:

• Name, business name, and contact information (email address, phone number)

• Billing and payment information

• Campaign configuration details (target locations, budgets, schedules)

• Advertising creative content uploaded to the platform

• Dashboard usage and activity data

1.2 Hopper Information

We may collect the following information from Hoppers:

• Name and contact information

• Payment and payout details required for compensation

• Device type and operating system information

• Precise GPS location data during active sessions

• App usage logs, session duration, and operational metrics

• Basic gaze-detection data points used solely for impression verification
  (no images, videos, or biometric identifiers are collected or stored)

1.3 Website and General User Information

We may collect limited information from website visitors and non-registered users, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

• Standard website analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Platform Operations

• To match advertising campaigns with available Hoppers

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Ad-Hopper platform

• To process advertiser payments and Hopper payouts

• To provide dashboards, reporting, and analytics

2.2 Performance Measurement and Verification

• To verify advertising impressions using location data and gaze-detection signals

• To provide advertisers with auditable and aggregated performance metrics

• To detect fraud, misuse, or abuse of the platform

2.3 Communications

• To send service-related notifications and operational updates

• To provide customer support

• To send marketing communications where permitted, with opt-out options available

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared only as described below.

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist in operating the platform, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)

• Cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., AWS, GCP)

• Analytics and monitoring services

These providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

3.2 Advertiser and Hopper Data Separation

Advertisers receive only aggregated and anonymized performance data, such as:

• Impression counts

• Location-based heatmaps

• Campaign-level analytics

Advertisers do not receive Hopper names, personal identities, or individual route histories.

3.3 Legal and Compliance Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

4. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill operational, legal, and contractual obligations.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information, including encryption, access controls, and secure infrastructure practices. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements

Hoppers acknowledge that location services are required while the app is active in order to verify impressions and calculate compensation.

Requests regarding data rights may be submitted through our support channels.

6. Privacy-Specific Disclaimers

Ad-Hopper uses gaze-detection signals solely to verify ad visibility and impressions.
No facial images, videos, biometric identifiers, or personally identifying visual data are collected, stored, or transmitted.