This Privacy Policy explains how Michael Whiteman, doing business as More Noir ("More Noir," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the More Noir mobile application and our website at morenoir.app (together, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Account information. When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and a password (stored in encrypted form).
Payment information. If you purchase a membership or paid placement, payment is processed by our payment provider, Stripe. We do not collect or store your full card number; Stripe handles card data directly. We retain a record that a payment was made, the membership tier, and a payment reference identifier.
Location information. With your permission, we use your device's location to show you verified Black-owned businesses near you. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings; some features may then be limited.
Business information. If you submit a business for listing, we collect the business name, category, address, contact details, description, and any verification documents you choose to upload.
Content you create. Posts, reviews, saved businesses, referral codes, and similar content you add through the Service.
Device and notification data. If you enable push notifications, we collect a push notification token to deliver them. We may also collect basic device and usage information needed to operate the app.
Usage and analytics. Limited information about how the Service is used, such as profile views and saves, to operate and improve the Service.
How We Use Your Information
To create and manage your account and membership.
To process payments and confirm membership or placement status.
To show you nearby verified businesses and personalize discovery.
To send transactional communications (such as welcome and account emails) and, with your permission, push notifications.
To review and verify business listing submissions.
To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Service.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
Service Providers We Share Data With
We share information with trusted third-party providers only as needed to operate the Service. These include:
Supabase — database, authentication, and storage hosting.
Stripe — payment processing.
Resend — transactional email delivery.
Google Maps — maps and geolocation.
Apple Push Notification service and Google Firebase Cloud Messaging — push notification delivery.
Each provider processes data under its own privacy and security terms. We do not sell your personal information.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we delete your associated personal data, except where we are required to retain certain records (such as transaction records) to meet legal, accounting, or fraud-prevention obligations.
Your Choices and Rights
Account deletion. You can delete your account at any time from within the app, under Settings → Account → Delete Account. Deleting your account removes your profile, membership record, saved businesses, posts, and reviews. If you own a business listing, you must transfer or remove it before deleting your account.
Location and notifications. You can disable location access and push notifications at any time in your device settings.
Access and correction. You may request a copy of your data or ask us to correct it by contacting us at the address below.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. You have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Correct inaccurate personal information.
Not be discriminated against for exercising any of these rights.
We do not sell your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below; we will verify and respond to your request as required by law.
Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email where appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at hello@morenoir.app.