# Peastash Privacy Policy _Last Updated: November 15, 2025_ This Privacy Policy explains how **The Candeed Corp** (DBA **Peastash**) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you use the Peastash mobile application, websites, and related services (“**Peastash Platform**” or “**Platform**”). By using Peastash, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy. --- ## 1. Information We Collect ### 1.1 Information You Provide to Us We collect information you choose to provide, including: - Name, email, phone number, password - Delivery addresses - Payment and billing information (handled by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers) - Order notes, preferences, and history - Support messages or in-app chat messages - Optional profile details ### 1.2 Automatically Collected Information We automatically collect: - Device information (model, OS version, app version) - IP address and general geolocation - Usage data (pages viewed, app interactions, timestamps) - Crash logs and diagnostics - Analytics for performance and fraud prevention ### 1.3 Location Information We collect location information for: - Determining service eligibility - Finding nearby restaurants - Delivery routing and address accuracy - Courier tracking during active deliveries Couriers must allow **foreground and background GPS** during active deliveries. ### 1.4 Information From Restaurants & Couriers We receive: - Order status updates - Preparation times - Pickup and delivery confirmations - Courier GPS data during active deliveries - Complaint and dispute details (if required) ### 1.5 Courier Background Checks If you apply to be a courier, we collect: - Legal name, DOB - Identification information - Background check results (processed by a third-party provider) Peastash does **not** store full background check reports. --- ## 2. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: - Operate and improve the Peastash Platform - Process orders and payments - Connect customers, restaurants, and couriers - Provide delivery tracking - Send order updates and service-related notifications - Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity - Support safety, compliance, and dispute resolution - Analyze usage and improve features - Provide marketing and promotional materials (only where permitted) --- ## 3. How We Share Information ### 3.1 With Restaurants We share limited customer information necessary to fulfill orders: - First name - Order details - Delivery address - Order history for that restaurant Restaurants do **not** receive your full payment information. ### 3.2 With Couriers For delivery, couriers receive: - First name and last initial - Delivery address - Drop-off instructions - Order items (only to ensure safe handling) Couriers do **not** receive your phone number or payment details. ### 3.3 With Third-Party Service Providers We share data with: - Stripe (payment processing) - Background check providers - Cloud hosting and database providers (e.g., Firebase) - Analytics, crash reporting, and fraud prevention tools - Customer support tools - Mapping and geolocation services These partners only use your information to support Peastash. ### 3.4 For Legal and Safety Reasons We may disclose information if necessary to: - Comply with laws, subpoenas, or legal processes - Respond to law enforcement requests - Protect user, courier, or public safety - Enforce our Terms or investigate violations - Prevent fraud or abuse --- ## 4. Payment Information (Stripe) Payments are processed by **Stripe**. Peastash **never** stores: - Full credit/debit card numbers - CVV codes Stripe may collect: - Card numbers (tokenized) - Billing address - Fraud prevention data - Transaction identifiers Your use of Stripe is governed by **Stripe’s Privacy Policy**. --- ## 5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies Peastash uses: - Cookies - Device identifiers - Analytics tools - Web beacons - In-app tracking mechanisms These are used to improve functionality, secure the platform, and analyze usage. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, but some features may stop working. --- ## 6. Data Retention We retain data for as long as needed for: - Account operation - Legal compliance - Fraud prevention - Dispute resolution - Record keeping Examples: - **Account info:** retained while your account is active - **Order history:** retained for at least 3 years - **Courier GPS data:** kept for a limited period (e.g., 90 days) for safety - **Background check results:** retained during the courier’s active period --- ## 7. Your Privacy Rights Where applicable, you may: - Request a copy of your data - Request corrections - Request account deletion - Opt out of marketing emails - Adjust location permissions at any time To exercise these rights, email us at: **support@peastash.com** --- ## 8. Children’s Privacy Peastash is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that a minor has used the Platform, we will delete the information. --- ## 9. Data Security We use reasonable safeguards such as: - Encrypted communication - Secure password storage - Firewalls and access controls - Audit logging - Fraud detection systems However, no system is 100% secure. --- ## 10. Third-Party Links The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. Peastash is not responsible for their privacy practices or content. --- ## 11. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be communicated via: - Email - App notification - Updated “Last Updated” date Continued use of Peastash means you accept the updated policy. --- ## 12. Contact Information **The Candeed Corp (DBA Peastash)** 251 Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Email: **support@peastash.com**