Privacy Policy

Updated: August 18, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Qwikmap (the “App”), operated by Geostork Technologies, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you use the App and its related services (the “Services”).

By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data:

• Account Information

  • First Name (required)

  • Date of Birth (optional, for eligibility checks and personalization)

• Geolocation Data

  • Real-time location to display spots, facilitate Hosted Spot offers, and enable navigation features

• Device & Technical Information

  • IP address, device ID, operating system, browser type, and mobile network

• Financial Information

  • Cash Balance funding: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full payment details.

  • Rewards redemptions: PayPal or Venmo email/phone number for payouts.

  • Transaction logs related to service fees, rewards credits, and cancellation fees.

• Communications

  • In-app messages between users, stored for moderation, fraud prevention, and dispute resolution

• Usage Data

  • Logs of feature interactions, timestamps, navigation history, and transaction activity

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Operate and improve the App and its Services

• Facilitate Hosted Spot offers, service fee processing, and rewards redemptions

• Verify user eligibility and account authenticity

• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or abuse

• Send important notifications (e.g., confirmations, cancellations, security alerts)

• Enforce our Terms of Use and comply with legal obligations

• Conduct analytics to improve features and user experience

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR, if applicable)

If the EU or UK GDPR applies, we rely on:

• Consent: For optional information like date of birth

• Contractual Necessity: For processing transactions and providing Services

• Legal Obligation: For compliance with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements

• Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, security, and analytics

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information:

• With Service Providers: Stripe (payments), hosting, analytics, and communication providers

• With Payout Providers: PayPal or Venmo, solely to process rewards redemption

• For Legal Reasons: To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory requests

• For Safety and Fraud Prevention: To protect users, enforce policies, or investigate abuse

• In Business Transactions: If we merge, sell, or transfer assets

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

6. Children’s Privacy

Qwikmap is not intended for individuals under the legal driving age. You must be at least 18 years old (or the minimum driving age in your jurisdiction) to use the App. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

7. Data Retention

• We retain data as long as necessary to provide Services and comply with legal obligations.

• If you delete your account, associated personal data will be deleted within 30 days, subject to required recordkeeping.

8. Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we take reasonable steps to secure data, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

9. International Users

The App is primarily intended for use in the United States, particularly in New York City. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

10. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access, update, or delete your personal data

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Object to or restrict processing

• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, email us at support@geostork.com.

11. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party platforms including Stripe, PayPal, and Venmo. These providers have their own privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies. We are not responsible for their independent actions.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will notify you through the App, by email, or both. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, contact:

Geostork Technologies, Inc.
Email: support@geostork.com