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.