Contents
01 — Who we are
WageCop is operated by WageCop LLC, a California limited liability company. WageCop LLC is owned by Eugene Lee, a California-licensed attorney.
WageCop LLC is not a law firm, and WageCop is not a legal service. WageCop is a time-tracking application that helps California workers keep records of their work hours and flags potential issues under California labor law. Using WageCop does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and WageCop LLC or its owner. Information provided by WageCop is not legal advice.
For the purposes of this policy, "we," "us," and "our" refer to WageCop LLC. "You" refers to the user of the WageCop mobile application and/or the wagecop.com website. You may contact us at support@wagecop.com.
02 — Information we collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
- Account information. Your name, email address, job title, and employer name when you create an account in the WageCop app.
- Location data. GPS coordinates, location accuracy, and timestamp at the moment of each punch event. Location is captured only when you actively record a punch. WageCop does not track your location continuously or in the background.
- Device information. A device build identifier used to generate cryptographic signatures for punch records. We do not collect your phone number, IMEI, advertising ID, or other sensitive device identifiers.
- Timesheet records. All punch events — including type (clock-in, clock-out, meal start/end, rest start/end, and break statuses such as interrupted or denied), local timestamp, server-witness timestamp, GPS coordinates, and SHA-256 cryptographic hash.
- Audit and void log. If a punch is voided or an alert is dismissed in the app, we retain a record of that action, the reason (where provided), and the time it occurred. Original punch records remain immutable.
- Forum content. Posts, titles, and descriptions of alleged workplace conduct you submit to employer forums, along with any subsequent edits, deletions, or reports of other users' posts. Your identity is retained in our systems even when you choose to post anonymously.
- Punch notes and dismissal reasons. Any text you choose to attach to a punch event (for example, the reason a meal break was interrupted) or to an alert dismissal. Punch notes are stored with the underlying punch record and are subject to the same immutability protections.
- Usage settings. Your workweek start day, daily cutoff hour, default hourly rate, and language preference (English or Spanish).
- Website information. If you visit wagecop.com, we may collect standard log data such as IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages viewed. See Section 6 for details.
03 — How we use your information
We use the information we collect for these purposes:
- To provide timekeeping and alert-detection services;
- To generate tamper-evident timesheet records that you may choose to use as evidence in a wage and hour claim;
- To calculate overtime, double overtime, and split-shift premiums;
- To operate the in-app community forum;
- To contact you regarding your account;
- To improve the app and the accuracy of its alert detection.
Your records belong to you. You can export them at any time and share them with anyone you choose — including a licensed attorney, the California Labor Commissioner, or your employer. WageCop LLC does not share your records with any specific law firm or third party on your behalf.
04 — Location data
WageCop requests access to your device's location only when you record a punch. We do not access your location at any other time. Location data is used solely to create a verifiable record of where you were when you clocked in, out, or took a break — which may be used as evidence in employment disputes.
Your choice. You can deny location access, but punches recorded without GPS coordinates will carry reduced evidentiary weight. You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings.
05 — Sensitive Personal Information disclosure
Under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the precise GPS coordinates we capture at each punch event are categorized as "Sensitive Personal Information." We collect and use this information for one purpose only: to create a verifiable, time-stamped record of where you were when you recorded a work-related punch event. We do not use Sensitive Personal Information to infer characteristics about you, to build a profile, for advertising, or for any purpose other than the timekeeping and evidence-preservation purposes you authorized by granting location permission.
Because our use of Sensitive Personal Information falls within the purposes permitted under California Civil Code § 1798.121(d) and its implementing regulations, the separate "right to limit use of Sensitive Personal Information" does not apply. You retain the right to revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings, in which case punches recorded thereafter will not include GPS coordinates.
06 — Cookies & website analytics
The wagecop.com website uses only essential cookies necessary for site functionality. We may use standard server logs and privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site. We do not use third-party advertising cookies and we do not allow ad networks to track you across websites via this site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
07 — Data storage & security
Your data is stored on servers hosted by Supabase running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure in the United States. WageCop is designed to operate offline: punches are captured and locally cryptographically sealed on your device at the moment you tap, then synchronized to our servers when network connectivity is available. We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL);
- Row-level security policies restricting data access at the database layer;
- SHA-256 cryptographic hashing of punch records, including a server-witnessed timestamp recorded at the moment a punch is received by our servers;
- Authenticated access controls;
- An immutable record of original punches and a separate audit log of any voids, dismissals, or corrections.
No security system is impenetrable. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by California Civil Code §§ 1798.29 and 1798.82.
08 — Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with any law firm or third party on your behalf. Your records are yours to export and share as you choose. WageCop LLC shares data only in these limited circumstances:
- With service providers (such as Supabase/AWS) that process data on our behalf under written confidentiality obligations;
- As required by law, court order, or valid legal process;
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of WageCop LLC, our users, or the public.
Forum posts are visible to other WageCop users who work for the same employer. Anonymous posts do not display your name publicly, but your identity is retained in our systems for moderation purposes.
Advertisers. WageCop LLC may display paid advertising in the App or on the Site from third parties, such as law firms or service providers. We do not share your account information, punch records, location data, alerts, or any other personal data with advertisers. Advertisers pay for visibility; they do not receive information about you, and they do not have access to the contents of your account. If you choose to contact an advertiser, you do so on your own initiative and any information you share with that advertiser is governed by the advertiser's own terms and privacy practices.
09 — Your California privacy rights
As a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to know. What personal information we collect and how it is used.
- Right to delete. Your personal information (subject to legal hold requirements for active or potential claims).
- Right to correct. Inaccurate personal information.
- Right to opt out of sale. We do not sell personal information, but you may still exercise this right.
- Right to non-discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact WageCop LLC at support@wagecop.com.
Identity verification. Before processing a request, WageCop LLC will verify your identity by requiring you to confirm information associated with your account (such as the email address used to register, the approximate date of account creation, and recent punch activity). For deletion requests, we may require additional verification steps. We may decline to process requests we cannot reasonably verify.
Response timing. We respond to verified requests within forty-five (45) days. When reasonably necessary — including for complex requests or requests requiring data retrieval across multiple systems — we may extend this period by an additional forty-five (45) days, with notice to you. Time required for identity verification is not counted toward the response period.
Authorized agents. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We will require both written proof of the agent's authorization and direct verification of your identity before processing.
10 — Data retention
We retain your timesheet records and alert data for a minimum of four (4) years from the date of each record, consistent with California's longest applicable statute of limitations for wage and hour claims under California Business & Professions Code § 17200. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to our legal obligations to preserve records related to active or potential claims and subject to such longer retention as we determine necessary in our discretion to operate the service and comply with applicable law.
11 — Children's privacy
WageCop is intended for adults aged 18 and older who are employed in the State of California. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has created an account, contact us immediately at support@wagecop.com and we will delete the account.
12 — Changes to this policy
WageCop LLC reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time in its sole discretion, effective upon posting an updated version through the Site, the App, or both. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent modification. We may, but are not required to, separately notify you of changes; it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of WageCop or wagecop.com after the "Last updated" date constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13 — Contact us
Questions about your privacy?
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights under California law, contact WageCop LLC:
WageCop LLC California, USA support@wagecop.com