Privacy Policy

Who we are

This Privacy Policy explains how WorldLens ("WorldLens", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or join our early-access program. WorldLens is based in New York, United States.

For the purposes of the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), WorldLens is the data controller of the personal information described here. If you have questions, contact us at privacy@worldlens.io.

Information we collect

Information you give us

When you join early access or contact us, we collect the information you choose to provide, which may include:

• Your email address;
• Optional preferences, what you want WorldLens for and which "Lens" matters most to you;
• The content of any message you send us, and your name if you provide it.

Information we collect automatically

Like most websites, our hosting and infrastructure providers may automatically process limited technical data needed to serve and secure the site, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, and the pages you view. We use this in aggregate to keep the site running, prevent abuse, and understand general traffic patterns.

Information we do not collect

We do not ask for financial account credentials, payment card numbers, government identifiers, or sensitive personal data on this pre-launch site. Please do not send us that information.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate the early-access waitlist and send invitations;
• Send transactional and product communications, access notices and major updates only;
• Respond to your questions and support requests;
• Understand, in aggregate, who WorldLens is most useful for so we can build it well;
• Maintain the security and integrity of the site and prevent fraud or abuse;
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

We do not use your information for third-party advertising, and we do not sell or rent it.

Legal bases (EEA/UK)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: when you join the early-access list or otherwise choose to share information with us. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legitimate interests: to secure our site, prevent abuse, respond to you, and understand aggregate usage, balanced against your rights.
• Legal obligation: where we must process information to comply with applicable law.

How we share information

We share personal information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers. Vendors that host our site, process form submissions, send email, and provide analytics, acting on our instructions under contract (for example, our website host and form/email providers).
• Legal & safety. Where required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of WorldLens, our users, or the public.
• Business transfers. If WorldLens is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may transfer as part of that transaction; we will notify you of any change in control or use of your personal information.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with advertisers.

Cookies & local storage

This site uses minimal browser storage. Your light/dark theme preference and your early-access selections are stored locally in your own browser (via localStorage) and are not, by themselves, transmitted to us for tracking. Our providers may set essential cookies required to operate and secure the site. We do not use third-party advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

You can clear this storage at any time through your browser settings.

Data retention

We keep your early-access information for as long as needed to run the program and, if you become a customer, to provide the service, after which we delete or anonymize it, unless a longer period is required by law. If you ask us to remove you from the list, we delete your record promptly.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, including reputable infrastructure providers, encryption in transit (HTTPS), and access controls, to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security; if we ever become aware of a breach affecting your information, we will act in accordance with applicable law.

International transfers

We are based in the United States, and our providers may process information in the U.S. and other countries. Where we transfer personal information out of the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. By using the site, you understand your information may be processed in countries whose data-protection laws differ from your own.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Correct inaccurate information;
• Delete your information ("right to be forgotten");
• Object to or restrict certain processing;
• Withdraw consent at any time;
• Request a portable copy of your information;
• Opt out of marketing, every email includes an unsubscribe link.

To exercise any of these, email privacy@worldlens.io. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. If you are in the EEA/UK, you also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority. If you are a California resident, we do not sell your personal information, and you may exercise the rights described above without discrimination.

Children

WorldLens is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

As WorldLens develops, we may update this policy. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify people on the early-access list. Your continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or your information:

WorldLens, New York, United States
Privacy: privacy@worldlens.io
General: hello@worldlens.io