COD Connect

COD Connect Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 13, 2025

Your privacy and that of your customers is our priority. This Privacy Policy details how COD Connect ('we', 'our') collects, uses, processes and protects information in the context of our WhatsApp automation platform. By using our service, you ('User') agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to operate our services:

Your Account Data:
• Name and contact information
• Email address for authentication
• Payment information
• Platform usage history

E-commerce Integration Data:
• Order information (status, products, values)
• Customer data (name, phone, address)
• Store settings
• Automatic synchronization events

Technical Data:
• Access and activity logs
• Performance metrics
• Device and browser information
• Location data (IP)

2. Our Role in Data Protection

Role Definition (LGPD/GDPR):

You are the Data Controller:
• Own and control your customers' data
• Define processing purposes
• Example: 'send paid order notification'
• Responsible for obtaining consents

We are the Data Processor:
• Process data under your instructions
• Access only data necessary for automations
• Follow your settings and rules
• Protect data with adequate technical measures

Shared Responsibility:
• You: compliance with local laws
• We: technical security and adequate processing

3. How We Use Information

We use your information exclusively for:

Service Operation:
• Provide WhatsApp automations
• Process and deliver messages
• Synchronize order data
• Maintain platform functionality

Business Management:
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Issue invoices and receipts
• Manage plans and permissions
• Access control

Support and Improvement:
• Provide technical support
• Resolve problems and bugs
• Improve performance
• Develop new features

Security and Compliance:
• Monitor usage to prevent abuse
• Detect suspicious activities
• Ensure policy compliance
• Protect platform integrity

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your data.

We share only with essential service providers:

E-commerce Platforms:
• Official integrations for order data collection
• Secure authentication via OAuth
• Compliance with platform policies

Messaging Services:
• Official APIs for message delivery
• Compliance with usage policies
• Encryption in all communications

Infrastructure:
• Hosting and database providers
• Backup and security services
• Payment processing

All providers are required to:
• Maintain data confidentiality
• Implement adequate security measures
• Process data only according to instructions
• Notify about security incidents

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Retention Policy:

During Active Use:
• Data maintained while account is active
• Real-time processing as needed
• Backups for recovery for limited period
• Security logs for determined time

Automatic Deletion:
• Automatic deletion when requested by integrated platforms
• Transparent process according to policies
• No manual request needed

Manual Deletion:
• Request via privacy@codconnect.app
• Processing within 30 days
• Email confirmation
• Retention only of legally required data

Legal Retention:
• Tax data: according to Brazilian legislation
• Security logs: minimum legal period
• Payment data: according to regulations

6. Your Privacy Rights

Guaranteed Rights (LGPD/GDPR):

Access and Portability:
• Request copy of all your data
• Structured and readable format
• Transfer to another provider

Correction and Update:
• Correct incorrect data
• Update outdated information
• Complete incomplete data

Deletion and Forgetting:
• Request complete deletion
• Record anonymization
• Right to be forgotten

Limitation and Opposition:
• Restrict specific processing
• Object to marketing use
• Revoke consents

How to Exercise Your Rights:
• Email: privacy@codconnect.app
• Response within 15 business days
• Free and transparent process
• Identity confirmation required

7. Data Security

Protection Measures:

Encryption:
• Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Industry standard security protocols
• Secure backup
• Key rotation

Access Control:
• Secure authentication
• Principle of least privilege
• Audit logs
• Periodic permission review

Monitoring:
• Suspicious activity detection
• Security alerts
• Automated backup
• Recovery plan

Compliance:
• LGPD/GDPR compliance
• Security policies
• Team training

8. Contact

Our Commitment to Transparency:

We are available to clarify questions about privacy and data protection.

Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Email: privacy@codconnect.app
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Response: Within 48h on business days

Competent Authorities:
Brazil: ANPD (National Authority)
Europe: Local GDPR authorities
Right to complaint always guaranteed