Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, company or affiliation (if provided)
• Voluntary Information: Any message or content you submit through forms (e.g., partnership interest, investor inquiries)
• Usage Data: Non-identifiable technical data such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and pages visited, collected via cookies or analytics tools

We do not knowingly collect or request personal data from individuals under the age of 16.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Provide updates about the hyperlocal app, events, or opportunities
• Communicate with you about potential partnerships or collaborations
• Analyze website traffic and user interest to improve our content and offerings
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Email Communications

By joining our mailing list, you consent to receive communications from us about HyperLocal and the hyperlocal app. These may include newsletters, product updates, early access opportunities, or event invitations.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails. Unsubscribing will not affect the legality of any communications sent prior to your request.

4. Use of Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our site and gather non-personal data for analytics purposes.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, this may limit the functionality of the site.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored securely and only accessible to authorized members of the HyperLocal team or trusted service providers operating under confidentiality agreements.

While we take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to manage mailing lists, analytics, or web hosting. These providers have access to personal data only as needed to perform their functions and are obligated to protect it.

Our website may also contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

7. International Users and GDPR Compliance

If you are located outside Canada, including the European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada.

Where applicable under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to request correction or deletion
• Right to object to or restrict certain processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@thehyperlocal.app.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to any legal or contractual obligations we must comply with.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

Your continued use of our Services after changes are made signifies your acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out to:

hello@thehyperlocal.app
Vancouver, BC, Canada