Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to TipMeJar, operated by

IDC – Innovative Disruptive Concepts LLC, doing business as TipMeJar (“TipMeJar,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when users interact with the TipMeJar platform and website located at https://www.tipmejar.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information necessary to operate the platform, including:

Email addresses
Phone numbers
Account and profile information voluntarily provided by users
Usage data related to interactions with TipMeJar features

We do not collect sensitive personal data beyond what is required to provide our services.

2. SMS Communications

TipMeJar, operated by IDC – Innovative Disruptive Concepts LLC (DBA TipMeJar), sends SMS messages strictly for transactional and authentication purposes.

Phone numbers are collected directly from users during registration or login with explicit user consent via an unchecked checkbox.

SMS messages are used only to:

• Send one-time passwords (OTP) for account verification

• Assist with password recovery

• Provide account security notifications

Messages are sent only when users initiate these actions.

Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply.

Users can reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.

Phone numbers are not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and operate the TipMeJar platform
Send one-time transactional notifications
Prevent fraud and abuse
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Data Sharing

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers strictly as necessary to operate the platform, such as:

SMS delivery providers
Payment processors
Infrastructure and hosting providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect user data and may not use it for their own marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Age Restrictions

TipMeJar supports age-restricted content. Users must meet applicable age requirements to access certain features.

SMS messages themselves do not contain adult content and are strictly transactional.

7. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.