Privacy Policy — Aubunity

1. Overview

Aubunity is a community mobile app that allows users to share and discover deals.

2. Privacy Officer

In accordance with Law 25:

This officer is responsible for overseeing the management of personal information.

3. Personal Information Collected

We only collect information necessary to operate Aubunity.

3.1 Information provided by users

• name or username
• email address
• authentication data (e.g. Google)
• posted content (deals, comments, interactions)

3.2 Usage data

• interactions (likes, comments, saves)
• in-app navigation
• pages visited (website)
• clicks and actions

3.3 Technical data

• device type
• operating system
• IP address (partial or full)
• performance and error data

3.4 Push notifications

If enabled:

• notification identifier (push token)

Used for:

• deal notifications
• interactions (likes, comments)

3.5 Location

• approximate location (e.g. city)

Used to:

• display relevant deals nearby

3.6 Advertising (current or future)

Aubunity may display ads in the app or on the website.

For this purpose, we may use:

• usage data
• in-app interactions
• technical identifiers

This data may be used to:

• display relevant ads
• measure ad performance

Some advertising partners may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. Purposes of Collection

We use your information to:

• provide the Aubunity service
• enable interactions between users
• display relevant deals
• improve the platform
• analyze usage (analytics)
• display ads (current or future)
• ensure security and moderation
• prevent abuse

5. Consent

By using Aubunity, you consent to the collection and use of your information.

Consent is:

• freely given
• informed
• specific

You may withdraw your consent at any time (see section 9).

6. Sharing of Information

We never sell your personal information.

We may share certain data with:

6.1 Service providers

• Firebase (Google)
• hosting services
• analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
• advertising partners (if applicable)

6.2 Legal obligations

We may disclose information when required by law.

6.3 Public data

The following may be publicly visible:

• username
• posted deals
• comments
• interactions

7. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• as long as your account is active
• or as required by law

After deletion:

• data may be deleted or anonymized

8. Data Security

We implement:

• Firebase security rules
• access controls
• protection against unauthorized access

9. Your Rights (Law 25)

You have the right to:

• access your information
• correct your data
• request deletion
• withdraw your consent
• request data portability

To exercise your rights:

10. Automated Decisions

Aubunity may use automated systems (e.g. deal ranking, personalization, advertising).

These systems do not have a significant legal impact on you.

11. Transfers Outside Quebec

Some data may be hosted outside Quebec (e.g. Google/Firebase servers).

We ensure that:

• adequate protection measures are in place
• providers meet recognized standards

12. Cookies and Similar Technologies

On the website:

• use of cookies
• analytics
• advertising (if enabled)

You can manage your preferences via your browser.

13. Protection of Minors

Aubunity is accessible to users aged 13 and over.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

14. Privacy Incident

In case of an incident:

• we will take immediate action
• we will notify authorities if required
• we will inform affected users if necessary

15. Updates

This policy may be updated.

The date will be adjusted accordingly.

16. Contact

17. Acceptance

By using Aubunity, you agree to this privacy policy.