Your Privacy Matters

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on FraudExposure, we collect the following information:

• Name, email address, phone number (optional), date of birth, country, and gender
• Profile photo (if you choose to upload one)
• Stories, comments, and interactions you submit on the platform
• Device information and IP address for security and fraud prevention

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve the FraudExposure platform
• Verify your identity and prevent fraudulent activity
• Send you account-related notifications (via email or OTP)
• Review and moderate fraud reports submitted by users

3. Story Submissions

When you submit a fraud report, the story and associated fraud subject details (name, phone, email, company) may be made publicly visible after moderation approval. By submitting a story, you confirm that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge and you accept full responsibility for its content.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on servers protected by industry-standard encryption. File uploads (images, documents) are stored on AWS S3 with access controls. We use HTTP-only cookies for authentication, which prevents client-side JavaScript access to your session tokens.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth — for social login (optional)
• AWS S3 — for file storage
• Twilio / SMS provider — for OTP verification

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also request removal of a story you submitted. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@fraudexposure.com.

7. Contact

For privacy-related questions, email us at privacy@fraudexposure.com.