Privacy Policy

EVGIDE, Inc. ("EVGIDE," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at evgide.com and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use our Service, and describes your rights under applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

By using the Service or submitting information through our waitlist form, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically.

Information You Provide

When you join our waitlist or otherwise contact us, we may collect your first name, last name, email address, phone number, city or ZIP code, and whether you have consented to receive SMS communications from EVGIDE. We do not require you to provide a phone number; it is optional.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through analytics tools (described below) and standard server logs.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Service and analyze usage patterns. Analytics cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the site. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Service may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To add you to our pre-launch waitlist and communicate with you about service availability and launch announcements.
• To send you SMS messages about service updates, launch announcements, and promotional offers, if you have provided express written consent to receive such messages.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To analyze usage of our website and improve the Service.
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• To protect the security and integrity of the Service.

3. SMS Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from EVGIDE, you agree to receive text messages at the phone number you provide. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message we send you, or by contacting us at [email protected]. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message. For help, reply HELP to any message or contact us directly.

We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of using any of our services.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service, including cloud hosting providers and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only as directed by us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of EVGIDE, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: If EVGIDE is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

• Analytics: We use an analytics platform to understand how visitors use our website. This service collects anonymized usage data including page views, session duration, and general geographic location (country/region level only).
• Payment Processing (future): When payment features are activated, we will use Stripe to process payments. Stripe's privacy policy governs the handling of payment information. We do not store full card numbers or CVV codes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Waitlist entries are retained until you request deletion or until the Service launches and you either create an account or your entry is purged from our pre-launch records. You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 8).

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and secure cloud infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

• Right to Know: You may request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will promptly delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or by a prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: