Last Updated: 3/14/2026
At TipBolt, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.
By using TipBolt, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.
When you sign up using Google or TikTok, we collect:
We only request the minimum permissions necessary to create and maintain your account.
When you create a creator profile, we collect:
To process payouts, we require:
Important: Financial payout information is collected and stored securely by Stripe, our payment processor. TipBolt does not directly store your bank account or card numbers on our servers.
When tips are sent or received, we collect:
When you use TipBolt, we automatically collect:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Processing Transactions: To facilitate tips between supporters and creators, including payment processing and fraud detection.
Account Management: To create and maintain your account, verify your identity, and provide customer support.
Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and tax reporting requirements.
Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the TipBolt platform and user experience.
Communication: To send transactional emails about your account, withdrawals, and important platform updates.
TipBolt does NOT store credit card numbers.
All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI Service Provider Level 1 certified payment processor. This is the highest level of security certification in the payments industry.
When supporters send tips:
For more information about Stripe's security practices, visitStripe Security Documentation.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
We share necessary information with Stripe to process payments and payouts. This includes identity verification data, transaction details, and bank account information.
We may disclose information when required by law, including responses to subpoenas, court orders, or tax reporting obligations.
We may share information with law enforcement or financial institutions to investigate and prevent fraudulent activity, money laundering, or other illegal activities.
We use trusted third-party services for hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your data to provide services to TipBolt.
If TipBolt is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where retention is required by law or necessary for legitimate business purposes.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.
To exercise these rights, contact us atprivacy@tipbolt.com.
TipBolt uses cookies and similar technologies to:
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit platform functionality.
TipBolt is based in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
TipBolt is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email and prominently displayed on the platform. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email:privacy@tipbolt.com
General Support:support@tipbolt.com