Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 October 2025
Overview
GetCode operates as a virtual phone number and SMS verification platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR.
Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity & contact: name, email address, and general location.
- Account & transaction records: purchase history, number usage, and session data.
- Technical data: IP addresses, device identifiers, and browser fingerprints.
- Usage analytics: pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns.
- Payment identifiers: transaction references (full card details are held only by our payment processors).
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to:
- Deliver and maintain the GetCode service under our contract with you.
- Prevent fraud through risk scoring, IP analysis, and device verification.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Send marketing communications where you have given consent (opt-out available at any time).
- Resolve disputes and enforce our Terms of Use.
Third-Party Sharing
We share data only where necessary with:
- Cloud infrastructure providers hosting our platform.
- Analytics platforms (e.g. Google / Firebase) to understand usage.
- Payment processors (Apple, Google Play, Payssion, Stripe) — card details never pass through our servers.
- Communication services for delivering OTP-related notifications.
- Legal authorities where required by law.
Security
We protect your data using encryption in transit and at rest, strict access controls based on the least-privilege principle, network segmentation, and regular security reviews.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
- Request data portability.
- Seek compensation for unlawful data handling.
Children
GetCode is not directed at users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
Policy Updates
We will give advance notice of any material changes to this policy. Continued use of the service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries: support@getcode.app