Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 2024
Welcome to Postners, a business and influencer networking platform committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data in compliance with Canadian privacy laws.
1. Data Collection
1.1 Types of Personal Data Collected
Postners collects the following categories of personal information:
- Email addresses
- Business descriptions and professional profiles
- Payment processing and financial information
- User interaction and platform usage data
1.2 Collection Methods
We collect personal data through:
- Direct web form submissions
- User profile creation
- Third-party integration tools
- Platform interaction and usage tracking
2. Data Usage Purposes
We use your personal data for the following primary purposes:
- Facilitating network connections between businesses and influencers
- Processing payments and financial transactions
- Improving our platform's services and user experience
- Providing personalized platform recommendations
- Ensuring platform security and preventing fraudulent activities
3. Data Sharing
3.1 Internal Network Sharing
Postners enables data sharing within our platform network to support professional connections and interactions. Your profile information may be visible to other verified users to facilitate networking opportunities.
3.2 Third-Party Sharing Policy
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third-party advertisers or external marketing companies. Any data sharing is strictly limited to platform functionality and user interactions.
4. User Rights and Control
4.1 Data Access and Removal
You have the right to:
- Request a complete copy of your personal data
- Request complete removal of your data from our platform
- Update or correct your personal information
5. Data Security Measures
We implement robust security protocols to protect your personal information:
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Restricted employee access to personal data
- Compliance with Canadian cybersecurity standards
6. Data Retention Guidelines
- Active user data is retained for the duration of your account
- Inactive accounts are automatically deleted after 24 months of inactivity
- Financial transaction records are retained for 7 years as required by Canadian financial regulations
7. User Consent
By using Postners, you consent to the data collection, usage, and sharing practices outlined in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account or contacting our privacy team.
8. Policy Updates
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be communicated via email and platform notifications.
9. Contact Information
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Alberta, Canada.