Welcome to Perikles. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our app and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).
Key Points:
We collect only the data necessary to provide our services
You have full control over your data and can delete your account at any time
We do not sell your personal information to third parties
All payment processing is handled securely through Stripe and Apple Pay
Information We Collect
1. Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
Email address: Used for account identification and communication
Password: Securely hashed and stored (we never store plain text passwords)
Username: Your chosen display name
Profile information: Optional profile picture and bio
2. OAuth Provider Information
If you sign in using third-party providers (Apple, LinkedIn, Amazon, Microsoft, Google), we receive:
We share data with trusted third parties only when necessary to provide our services:
Stripe: Payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
Apple: Apple Pay merchant validation and processing
OAuth Providers: Apple, LinkedIn, Amazon, Microsoft, Google (only for authentication)
AWS (Amazon Web Services): Cloud hosting and email services (SESv2)
Redis Cloud: Session management and caching
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
Valid legal processes (court orders, subpoenas)
Government or regulatory requests
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We Never Sell Your Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
Encryption: All data transmitted over the internet is encrypted using TLS/SSL
Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt before storage
Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with access controls
OAuth Security: OAuth tokens are encrypted and stored securely
Payment Security: PCI-DSS compliant payment processing via Stripe
Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
Access Controls: Strict internal access policies and authentication requirements
Note: While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Revoke Permissions: Disable location access, camera access, or OAuth connections
Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time:
Open the Perikles app
Go to Settings → Account Settings
Select "Delete Account"
Confirm your decision
Important: Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. All your data will be permanently deleted, including:
Profile information and images
Bid history and auction data
Payment history (transaction records may be retained for legal/accounting purposes)
OAuth connections and associated data
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA:
Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information
Right to access your personal information
Right to equal service and price
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:
Right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
Active accounts: Data retained while your account is active
Deleted accounts: Data permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
Transaction records: Retained for 7 years for legal and accounting purposes
Analytics data: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement
Legal holds: Data may be retained longer if required by law or legal proceedings
Children's Privacy
Perikles is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@ikzur.com, and we will take steps to delete the information.
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. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission