Privacy Policy
Last updated on October 15th, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Afifa App inc.! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , PIPEDA and Quebec’s Law 25 (Loi 25).
1. Data Controller and Contact Information
Afifa App inc. is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: info@afifaapp.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the minimum of personal data possible to provide and improve our services. The types of personal data we collect may include:
Personal Identification Information
- Email Address: Used for account creation, login, and communication purposes.
- Password or Passcode: Stored in a securely encrypted format to protect your account.
Health and Wellness Data
We collect health information you choose to provide to support the app’s functionalities. This may include:
- Menstrual Cycle Dates: Used to help track and predict your menstrual cycle.
- Fasting Dates: Used to assist in monitoring and managing fasting periods.
Location and Language Information
- Place of Residence: Used to enhance personalization of the app experience.
- Time Zone and Language Preferences: Used to deliver relevant content and services, including reminders and notifications.
Device and Usage Information
To enhance app functionality, security, and user experience, we may collect technical data, such as:
- IP Address
- Browser Type and Operating System
- App Usage Data: This may include interactions with app features, session duration, and other usage patterns.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
- For example: On your registration screen when you give us consent to process your personal data.
- Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
- Legal Obligation: When we are required to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your rights.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- To personalize your experience and provide content tailored to your preferences.
- To communicate with you, including sending you updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To analyze and monitor usage and trends, and to improve our services and user experience.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Any personal data we collect is solely for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, such as providing and improving our services, communicating with you, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. If we work with third-party service providers, they only process your personal information on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality agreements. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors and partners who provide services such as payment processing and customer support.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Afifa, our users, or others.
6. International Data Transfers
All personal information we collect is stored on secure servers. If you are located outside the UK or the EEA, your data will be transferred to our secure servers in the EU. The transfers will be conducted with appropriate safeguards, such as the standard contractual clauses adopted by and in accordance with HIPAA, PIPEDA and Quebec’s Law 25 data.
If you would like further information on the safeguards in place, please contact us via the information provided in the Contact Us section.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete it or anonymize it unless you have given us explicit consent to keep it.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@afifaapp.com.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for people under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes and provide you with the opportunity to review the updated policy before continuing to use our services.
12. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
To communicate with our Data Protection Officer, please email at info@afifaapp.com with “DPO” on the subject and we will answer as soon as possible.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Subject: Privacy Request
Email: info@afifaapp.com
