Dottie – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 5, 2025
Operated by: 14737521 CANADA
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Dottie app, and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
By using Dottie, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words with capitalized first letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service.
Company (referred to as “Dottie”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) refers to 14737521 CANADA.
Application means the Dottie mobile app.
Country refers to Ontario, Canada.
Device means any device that can access the Service.
Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the Dottie mobile application and website.
Service Provider means any third-party company or individual who processes data on behalf of Dottie.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically as a result of using the Service.
You means the individual using the Service, or the company or entity on whose behalf that individual is using the Service.
2. What We Collect
a. Personal Data
When you use Dottie, we may collect the following personal data:
Email address
First and last name
Optional profile photo and bio
Phone number (optional)
Event and interaction data
b. Usage Data
We may collect Usage Data such as:
IP address
Device type and OS
App version
Time spent in app and features used
Approximate location (if you give permission)
Crash logs and performance metrics
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Provide and maintain the Service
Personalize your app experience
Respond to support requests
Monitor and improve app performance
Send notifications, marketing (only with consent), and updates
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your data.
4. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
Service Providers who help us operate Dottie (e.g., Firebase, analytics tools)
Third-party platforms (e.g., event APIs or mapping tools)
Law enforcement or regulators, if required
Acquiring companies in the event of a merger or acquisition
All partners are contractually obligated to handle your data securely.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data:
As long as your account remains active
To meet legal and operational requirements
Until you request deletion
You can request deletion of your data anytime by contacting sayhello@dottie.app.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside of your country. We ensure any such transfers are protected under appropriate legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), GDPR, or equivalent protections.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the data we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Withdraw your consent at any time
Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority
To exercise your rights, contact sayhello@dottie.app.
8. Children’s Privacy
Dottie is strictly intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 18. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.
9. Security
We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Links to Other Sites
Our Service may link to third-party websites or services. We do not control their content or privacy practices and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via the app or by email. The updated version will always include the new “Effective Date.”
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:
📧 Email: sayhello@dottie.app
🌐 Website: www.dottie.app
Note: Dottie was previously operated under a sole proprietorship named Toronto Promoter. As of April 2025, it is now managed and maintained by 14737521 CANADA.