Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Appogean Inc. ("Appogean", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information you provide when using our website at appogean.com or engaging our mobile app marketing services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and email address when you submit a contact or audit request form
- App Store or Google Play URLs you share for ASO review
- Business information relevant to your mobile marketing project
- Communication history via email or contact forms
We also collect standard website analytics data (page views, session duration, referral source) through privacy-respecting analytics tools. We do not use third-party advertising trackers on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to audit requests and service inquiries
- Deliver mobile app marketing services and ASO reports you have commissioned
- Send project updates and invoices related to active engagements
- Improve our website and service quality based on aggregate usage patterns
We do not sell your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Data Sharing
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Tools we use to deliver our services (e.g., project management, invoicing, email) under strict data processing agreements
- Legal requirements: When required by applicable Canadian law or a valid court order
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with appropriate confidentiality protections
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by Canadian law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Client project data is retained for the duration of the engagement plus 36 months.
5. Your Rights (PIPEDA)
Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for non-essential processing
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@appogean.com.
6. Cookies
Our website uses only essential cookies required for basic site functionality. We do not use advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting the core functionality of this website.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data in transit is encrypted via TLS.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (App Store, Google Play, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with a revised date. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
- Email: info@appogean.com
- Address: Appogean Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada