Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Central Alberta After Dark ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information

• Email address
• Username
• Age (optional)
• Password (hashed and encrypted)

Profile Information

• Location (optional)
• Bio (optional)
• Shift schedule (optional)
• Interests (optional)
• Profile photos (optional, max 4)

Usage Information

• Messages you send through our platform
• Community posts (ticker messages)
• Connection requests and interactions
• Last active timestamp

Technical Information

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Cookies and session data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or abuse
• Provide customer support

4. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, payment processing, email delivery)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your profile information is visible to other registered users of our platform.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
• Session data is stored securely
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Object to certain processing
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@centralalbertaafterdark.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services for:

• Payment processing: Stripe or Paddle for handling subscriptions
• Email delivery: For transactional emails
• Image hosting: For profile photos

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. PIPEDA Compliance (Canadian Privacy Law)

Central Alberta After Dark complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the federal privacy law for private sector organizations in Canada. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the following principles:

• Accountability: We are responsible for the personal information under our control and have designated a privacy contact.
• Identifying Purposes: We collect personal information only for purposes identified at or before the time of collection.
• Consent: We obtain your consent to collect, use, or disclose personal information, except where inappropriate.
• Limiting Collection: We limit the collection of personal information to what is necessary for the purposes identified.
• Use, Disclosure, and Retention: We use and disclose personal information only with consent and retain it only as long as necessary.
• Accuracy: We keep personal information accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
• Safeguards: We protect personal information through security measures appropriate to the sensitivity level.
• Openness: We make information about our privacy policies and practices readily available.
• Individual Access: We inform individuals of the existence, use, and disclosure of their personal information and provide access upon request.
• Challenging Compliance: We provide mechanisms for individuals to challenge our compliance with these principles.

13. CASL Compliance (Anti-Spam Law)

Central Alberta After Dark complies with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). When you sign up for our service:

• We only send electronic messages to you with your explicit consent
• All commercial electronic messages include our contact information
• All messages include a clear and easy unsubscribe mechanism
• We process unsubscribe requests within 10 business days

You can unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time by contacting us at support@centralalbertaafterdark.com.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to the address associated with your account.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, PIPEDA compliance, or CASL, please contact us:

Email: support@centralalbertaafterdark.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.