1. Introduction
At World Pixel Map (the "Platform"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and other services. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Platform, including:
- Account Information: When you register on the Platform, we collect personal data such as your full name, email address, phone number, and a hashed version of your password. You may also optionally upload a profile picture.
- Virtual Property and Customization Data: We collect and store spatial polygon boundaries, area dimensions (sqm), buy prices, resale prices, and custom business details you assign to your properties (such as business name, website URL, custom highlight colors, and uploaded business logo images).
- Financial and Transactional Records: We maintain records of PXC wallet balances, deposits, purchase logs, P2P trade requests, and billing references.
- Communications Data: We collect details of messages sent through our in-app user-to-user messaging system, block lists, and details you fill in our support contact forms.
- Technical and Usage Data: We automatically collect standard information sent by your browser, including your IP address, browser type and version, language settings, operating system, and time zone.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate, manage, and secure our Platform, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and render the interactive Leaflet map interface, showing property boundaries and custom public details (business names, logos, website links, highlight colors, and owner names) to all visitors.
- Enable account creation, login authentication, and secure your profile with optional Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
- Process wallet balance calculations, properties purchases, resale listings, and peer-to-peer property transfers.
- Facilitate private message deliveries and block list rules between active users.
- Provide customer support, resolve disputes, analyze platform usage, and prevent fraudulent activity.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosures
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your private personal information to third parties. Information is only shared under the following conditions:
- Public Map Directory: To fulfill the primary gamification and promotional purpose of the Platform, the business name, logo, highlight color, website link, and owner name associated with any virtual property are publicly visible to anyone visiting the interactive map.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, valid subpoena, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Service Providers: We may share technical data with trusted third-party services that assist us in operating our Platform, hosting our server infrastructure, or compiling technical analytics, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Cookies and Session Management
We use session cookies and local storage tokens to keep you logged into your account, preserve your dark/light UI theme selection, and enhance your user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may restrict access to certain interactive features of the Platform.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal data. All user passwords are encrypted using secure cryptographic hashing algorithms (PHP `bcrypt`). However, please note that no transmission of data over the internet or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. User Rights and Data Control
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, update, or request the deletion of your personal information. If you wish to close your account, request data erasure, or have any inquiries about your stored details, please contact us through our dedicated contact page.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please reach out to us directly via our Contact Us page.