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POV - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 16, 2026

1. Introduction

POV Media Group ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our POV mobile application ("App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

  • Account information (name, email address, phone number, date of birth for age verification at signup)
  • Profile information
  • Payment and banking information
  • Communications with us
  • User-generated content (videos, images, descriptions)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our App, we automatically collect:

  • Location data (GPS coordinates, heading)
  • Device information (device ID, model, operating system)
  • Usage data (interactions with the App, bounties viewed/created)
  • IP address and network information
  • Session duration and timestamps
  • Camera and microphone access data
  • Motion and orientation sensor data

2.3 Location Information

We collect and track:

  • Real-time location data while using the App
  • Location history during video recording sessions
  • Heading and orientation data
  • Proximity to bounty locations This information is essential for the core functionality of our App.

2.4 Media Content

We collect and process:

  • Video recordings
  • Images
  • Audio recordings
  • Associated metadata (location, time, device information)
  • Content descriptions and titles

2.5 Biometric and Recognition Data

We explicitly DO NOT collect or process:

  • Facial recognition data
  • Biometric identifiers
  • Voice recognition patterns
  • Behavioral biometrics
  • Emotional recognition data
  • Gait analysis
  • Physical characteristic profiles

2.6 Special Categories of Data

We take extra precautions with:

  • Health-related information
  • Religious identifiers
  • Cultural indicators
  • Professional affiliations
  • Financial status indicators
  • Family-related information
  • Lifestyle patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Functionality

  • Matching users with nearby bounties
  • Processing and delivering bounty payments
  • Verifying location during content creation
  • Managing user accounts and profiles
  • Processing transactions

3.2 Communication

  • Sending push notifications about nearby bounties
  • Providing updates about bounty status
  • Sending service-related messages
  • Responding to your inquiries

3.3 Improvement and Analytics

  • Analyzing App usage patterns
  • Improving user experience
  • Debugging and technical improvements
  • Market research and analysis
  • Preventing fraud and abuse
  • Ensuring compliance with our terms
  • Protecting user safety
  • Meeting legal requirements

3.5 Referral Program

If you participate in our Referral Program, we process referral codes, attribution (who referred whom), claim and reward status, and related account identifiers. Referrers who receive cash rewards must complete Stripe Connect onboarding; Stripe processes tax and banking data under Stripe's privacy policy. Referee rewards are applied as account credit. We use this data to operate the Program, prevent fraud, and meet payment and tax obligations. See the Referral Program Terms.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Service Providers

We share personal data with processors that help us run the App, including:

  • Supabase (database, authentication, and application backend)
  • Stripe (payments, Connect payouts, and tax reporting where applicable)
  • Bunny.net (video storage and streaming)
  • PostHog (product analytics and usage measurement)
  • Sentry (error and crash diagnostics)
  • Push notification and mobile platform services (Apple, Google)
  • Other vendors listed in our internal vendor register as we add them

Each processor is bound by contract or terms that limit use of your data to providing services to us. We disclose these categories in this policy before enabling new analytics or monitoring tools in production.

4.2 Bounty Creators

When you submit content for a bounty:

  • Location data associated with the content
  • Video/image content
  • Submission timestamps
  • Creator information as necessary

We may disclose information:

  • To comply with laws
  • To respond to legal requests
  • To protect our rights
  • To prevent fraud or abuse

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Storage

  • User data is stored in Supabase databases
  • Media content is stored on Bunny.net servers
  • We use industry-standard encryption
  • Data is backed up regularly
  • We implement multiple layers of security controls
  • We regularly audit our security measures
  • We maintain incident response plans
  • We conduct regular vulnerability assessments

5.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity
  • Multi-factor authentication for critical systems
  • Regular security training for staff
  • Incident response procedures
  • Data breach notification protocols
  • Third-party security audits
  • Continuous monitoring and logging
  • Automated threat detection
  • Regular penetration testing

5.3 Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach:

  • We will notify affected users promptly
  • We will investigate and remediate the breach
  • We will cooperate with law enforcement if necessary
  • We will provide guidance on protecting your information
  • We will take steps to prevent future breaches

5.4 Data Retention

We retain your information:

  • As long as your account is active
  • As required by law (including financial and transaction records, typically up to seven years in de-identified form after account deletion)
  • As needed for legitimate business purposes

For child-safety reports and related investigations, we may retain quarantined content, associated metadata, and case records (including evidence preserved for law enforcement and NCMEC reporting) until the matter is closed and for at least 90 days thereafter, or longer if required by law, an active investigation, or a request from law enforcement or NCMEC.

Retention periods for child-safety and account data are described in Section 5.4 above and Section 7.

5.5 Child Safety Reporting and NCMEC Cooperation

Child safety. If you believe content on POV depicts child sexual abuse material (CSAM), use the in-app Report child safety concern option on the relevant bounty or submission—not the general report flow.

When we receive a child-safety report, we:

  • Quarantine the reported content so it is not shown on public surfaces while we review the report
  • Preserve evidence as required by applicable law, including U.S. federal reporting obligations
  • Report apparent CSAM to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) via the CyberTipline as soon as reasonably possible, and we may also notify law enforcement
  • Restrict access to preserved materials to authorized personnel for investigation, reporting, and legal compliance

Do not share, download, re-upload, or distribute suspected CSAM. Doing so may violate law and harm victims. For public resources from NCMEC, visit missingkids.org.

We cooperate with NCMEC and law enforcement in accordance with applicable law (including 18 U.S.C. § 2258A where applicable). Reporters may remain anonymous to other users; we may retain information needed to process the report and meet legal obligations.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Account Information

You can:

  • Access your personal information
  • Update or correct your data
  • Delete your account in the App (Legal Center → Delete My Account); deletion is processed automatically and is generally immediate
  • Export your data before deletion (Legal Center → export personal data)

6.2 Location Data

You can:

  • Enable/disable location services
  • Control location permission settings
  • Choose when to share location data

6.3 Communications

You can:

  • Opt-out of promotional communications
  • Manage push notification preferences
  • Control email subscription settings

6.4 Privacy Settings

You can:

  • Adjust privacy preferences in the App
  • Control data sharing options
  • Manage content visibility settings

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are under 18, do not use the App or provide any information to us.

When you create an account, we collect your date of birth to verify that you are at least 18. We store this information in your account profile for as long as your account remains active, and we use it to enforce this age requirement. If you delete your account, your date of birth is removed along with your other account data, subject to any retention required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy in the App.

10. Contact Us

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

POV Media Group
2761 Allied Street, 1st Floor
Green Bay, WI 54304
[Contact Email]

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about your rights.

12. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under GDPR. These include:

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

13. Specific App Features and Privacy

13.1 Video Recording

  • We collect video content when you submit bounties
  • Videos may include location data and timestamps
  • Videos are stored securely on our servers
  • You control when recording starts and stops
  • Video metadata is encrypted
  • Access to videos is strictly controlled
  • Videos are processed in secure environments
  • Temporary video files are securely deleted
  • Video storage follows industry best practices

13.2 Location Tracking

  • Location is tracked during bounty submissions
  • Periodic location updates for nearby bounty notifications
  • Location history is stored for verification purposes
  • Heading and orientation data is collected during recording

13.3 Push Notifications

  • Notifications for nearby bounties
  • Status updates for your submissions
  • Account and payment notifications
  • You can manage notification preferences

13.4 Payment Processing

  • Payment information is processed securely
  • We use third-party payment processors
  • Transaction history is maintained
  • Banking information is encrypted

14. Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Other applicable state and federal laws

15. Special Privacy Protections

15.1 Workplace Privacy

  • We do not encourage workplace recording
  • Users must comply with workplace privacy laws
  • Content revealing workplace details may be removed
  • Special handling of professional environment data

15.2 Medical Privacy

  • Extra protections for health-related content
  • Removal of inadvertent medical information
  • Strict controls on health-related metadata
  • HIPAA compliance where applicable

15.3 Cultural and Religious Privacy

  • Respect for cultural property rights
  • Protection of religious expression
  • Sensitive handling of cultural content
  • Religious site privacy considerations

15.4 Professional Privacy

  • Protection of business confidentiality
  • Trade secret safeguards
  • Professional reputation considerations
  • Workplace relationship privacy

15.5 Minor Privacy Protection

  • Enhanced protections for minor-related data
  • Immediate removal of unauthorized minor content
  • Strict parental consent requirements
  • COPPA compliance measures

15.6 Location Privacy

  • Anonymization of location patterns
  • Protection against stalking behaviors
  • Aggregation of location data
  • Limited retention of movement history

15.7 Financial Privacy

  • Enhanced security for payment data
  • Protection of earnings information
  • Secure handling of banking details
  • Prevention of financial profiling

15.8 Emotional and Psychological Privacy

  • Protection against emotional exploitation
  • Removal of distressing content
  • Mental health consideration in content moderation
  • User wellbeing protections

By using the POV App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.