Privacy Policy

1

Information We Collect

Verca collects only the personal information necessary to operate and improve our services:

Profile details you provide (e.g., name, email)
Authentication data supplied by Apple or Google upon your consent
Transaction history related to activity on the platform
Limited usage metrics to improve reliability and performance

We do not collect financial account data. All payments are processed by Stripe.

2

Authentication Methods

We rely on third-party identity providers:

Apple Sign In — name and email (when you allow)
Google Sign In — basic profile information (as authorized)

We receive only the minimum data necessary to create and manage your account.

3

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Create and manage accounts
Facilitate transactions between customers and service providers
Maintain and improve platform functionality and security
Provide support and respond to inquiries

We do not use your data for advertising or cross-context behavioral marketing.

4

Data Sharing and Selling

Verca does not sell personal information. We do not share data for advertising. We disclose information only:

To comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process
To complete transactions you initiate on the platform

5

Financial Data

Verca does not collect or store payment card or bank information. All payments are handled by Stripe, which is PCI DSS compliant. Verca never has access to your card or bank credentials.

6

Text Messaging (SMS/MMS)

By using Verca and providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages (SMS/MMS) from Verca related to:

Client scheduling confirmations, reminders, and updates
Account setup and verification
Customer care and support communications
Important service notifications and alerts

Message frequency varies based on your activity and account needs. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance. Opting out of SMS may limit certain features such as scheduling notifications.

Verca does not share, sell, rent, or otherwise distribute your phone number or any opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for promotional or marketing purposes. Your phone number is used solely for the purposes described above and is handled in accordance with applicable regulations, including 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) compliance standards.

For questions about text messaging, contact us at support@appverca.com.

7

Your Rights

You have the options:

Access your personal information
Edit account information
Delete your account and associated data

Contact support@appverca.com to submit a request.

8

Third-Party Services

We integrate with:

Apple / Google — authentication
Stripe — payment processing

These providers maintain their own privacy notices. We encourage you to review them.

9

Children's Privacy

Verca is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be posted in the app with an updated effective date. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.