AdApps Solutions Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 05, 2025

AdApps Solutions is a web and app development consultancy specializing in custom adtech integrations, Salesforce connectivity solutions, and audience targeting pipelines for marketers, retail media networks, and publishers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect data in connection with our services, including interactions through our website (adappssolutions.com), client engagements, and subcontractor relationships. We are committed to complying with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws.

By engaging with our services or visiting our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services or website.

1. What Data We Collect

We collect the minimum data necessary to provide our services, in compliance with PIPEDA:

  • Non-Personal Data:

    • Project-related data provided by clients for development purposes (e.g., ad platform API credentials, campaign metadata, CRM data mappings).

    • Technical data generated during development (e.g., logs, error reports) to ensure functionality and performance of deliverables.

    • Website analytics (e.g., page views, session duration) via tools like Google Analytics, if enabled, to improve user experience (opt-out available via browser settings).

  • Personal Data:

    • Contact information (e.g., name, email, phone number) when you submit inquiries via our website (e.g., “Contact Us” form) or enter into a client or subcontractor agreement, with express consent.

    • Business information (e.g., company name, billing details) for client engagements or subcontractor agreements, with express consent.

    • Device/browser information (e.g., IP address, browser type) for website functionality and security, collected with implied consent via usage (opt-out via browser settings, e.g., Do Not Track).

2. How We Use Your Data
We use data to:

  • Provide and manage our development services (e.g., build custom integrations, audience targeting pipelines).

  • Communicate with clients and subcontractors (e.g., project updates, contract administration).

  • Process payments and manage billing for client engagements.

  • Improve our website and services (e.g., analyze website usage, troubleshoot technical issues).

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting under Canadian law).

  • Ensure security and prevent fraud (e.g., monitor IP addresses for unauthorized access).

3. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your data to third parties. We only share data when necessary:

  • With subcontractors (e.g., Salesforce developers) to fulfill project requirements, under PIPEDA-compliant agreements ensuring confidentiality and security.

  • With service providers (e.g., payment processors like Stripe, cloud storage like Google Cloud for project data) to operate our business, subject to PIPEDA-compliant agreements.

  • As required by law (e.g., Canadian authorities), with notification to you unless prohibited.

  • With your consent (e.g., sharing project deliverables with your designated third-party vendors).

4. Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption for data in transit and at rest (e.g., TLS for website communications, AES-256 for stored project files).

  • Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel and subcontractors on a need-to-know basis.

  • Secure credential management for client-provided systems (e.g., API keys stored in environment variables).

  • Regular reviews of security practices to minimize risks.
    We will notify you of any data breach affecting your personal information within 72 hours, as required by PIPEDA.

5. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request details of your personal data we hold.

  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements, e.g., tax records).

  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of data processing (e.g., stop using our services, unsubscribe from communications).

  • Complaints: Contact us or file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (www.priv.gc.ca) (www.priv.gc.ca).
    We will respond to requests within 7 business days.

6. International Data Transfers
Project data may be stored or processed on servers outside the U.S. (e.g., Google Cloud for project backups), under PIPEDA-compliant standard contractual clauses ensuring data protection.

7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in Quebec). If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. Retention of Data

  • Personal data (e.g., contact info) is retained for the duration of our business relationship and up to 7 years thereafter, as required by Canadian tax laws.

  • Non-personal project data (e.g., API logs) is retained for 1 year to support project maintenance, then deleted unless otherwise agreed.

  • Website analytics data is retained for up to 26 months, then anonymized or deleted.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website, obtaining consent for material changes as required by PIPEDA. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us