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At TapCash, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how TapCash ("TapCash," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").

Key points at a glance

  • We never sell your personal information.
  • We collect account, financial, business, and device data to run TapCash and meet legal (KYC/AML) requirements.
  • Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with multi-factor authentication and passkey support.
  • You can access, correct, delete, or export your data anytime by emailing privacy@tap.cash.
  • Some records are retained for 5+ years to comply with financial regulations.

This summary is for convenience only and does not replace the full policy below.

Corporate Structure: TapCash is operated by Fire Build LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fire Innovations Inc. Money transmission services are provided by Fire Markets LLC. Fire Markets LLC is registered with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as a Money Services Business (MSB). Fire Markets LLC currently has state money transmitter licenses pending where required.

1. Information We Collect

We collect account, financial, business, communication, and device information that you provide or that is generated when you use TapCash.

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:


Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and government-issued identification when you create an account or complete identity verification.


Financial Information: Bank account details, transaction history, wallet addresses, and payment information necessary to provide our services.


Business Information: For Business accounts, we collect company name, EIN/Tax ID, business address, and beneficial ownership information as required by law.


Communications: Records of your communications with us, including support requests and feedback.


Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and other technical information when you access our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to run and improve TapCash, process transactions, verify identity, prevent fraud, and meet legal obligations.

We use the information we collect to:


• Provide, maintain, and improve our services

• Process transactions and send related notifications

• Verify your identity and prevent fraud

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) obligations

• Send you technical notices, security alerts, and support messages

• Respond to your requests and communications

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our products and services

• Protect the rights, property, and safety of TapCash and our users

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your data. We share it only with service providers, financial partners, regulators, or during a business transfer, or with your consent.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:


Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in providing our services, such as identity verification providers, payment processors, and cloud hosting services.


Financial Partners: With our banking partners and financial institutions as necessary to provide money transmission services.


Regulatory Compliance: With government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement when required by law or to comply with legal process.


Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.


With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.

4. Data Security

We protect your data with encryption, multi-factor authentication, regular audits, and role-based access controls.

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:


• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data in transit and at rest

• Multi-factor authentication and passkey support

• Regular security audits and penetration testing

• SOC 2 Type II compliance (in progress)

• Role-based access controls for our team members

• Secure data centers with physical and digital security measures


While we take extensive measures to protect your data, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and enable all available security features.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You can access, correct, delete, or export your personal information and opt out of marketing by emailing privacy@tap.cash.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:


Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.

Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.


To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tap.cash. We will respond to requests within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data while your account is active and for legally required periods afterward — generally at least 5 years for transaction and identity records.

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We also retain information as required by law, including:


• Transaction records: Minimum 5 years (Bank Secrecy Act requirement)

• Identity verification records: Minimum 5 years after account closure

• Tax-related information: As required by applicable tax laws


When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. International Data Transfers

TapCash is U.S.-based, so your information is processed in the United States with appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

TapCash is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.


We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

8. Children's Privacy

TapCash is not for children under 13, and Family accounts for minors aged 13–17 require parental consent and oversight.

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@tap.cash.


Family accounts with minor children (ages 13-17) require parental or guardian consent and oversight.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to remember preferences, authenticate sessions, analyze usage, and prevent fraud; you can manage them in your browser settings.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:


• Remember your preferences and settings

• Authenticate your sessions

• Analyze usage patterns and improve our services

• Detect and prevent fraud


You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will notify you of material changes; continued use means you accept the updated policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where required, by email.


Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Email privacy@tap.cash. TapCash is operated by Fire Build LLC, a subsidiary of Fire Innovations Inc.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:


TapCash

Privacy Team

Email: privacy@tap.cash


TapCash is operated by Fire Build LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fire Innovations Inc.


For data protection inquiries in the European Union, you may also contact your local data protection authority.