Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Zubnet ("we," "us," or "our") operates Zubnet.ca, an AI-focused social networking platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, username, password)
• Complete your profile (profile picture, bio, interests, location)
• Post content, comments, messages, or other contributions
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
• Contact us for support or feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Usage data (pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring website)
• Location information (general geographic location based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

2.3 Information From Third Parties

If you connect your account with third-party services (such as social media or OAuth providers), we may receive information from those services in accordance with their privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Create and manage your account
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Communicate with you about updates, features, and promotional offers
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities
• Enforce our Terms of Service and protect the rights and safety of our users
• Comply with legal obligations and requests from law enforcement

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Content

Content you post publicly (posts, comments, profile information) is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Analytics services
• Email delivery services
• Payment processors

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and to protect your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Law enforcement or government agency requests
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for certain uses of your information
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Object: Object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we need to retain it for legal, security, or operational purposes.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze how you use the Platform
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Canada, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

While users aged 13 and older may use the Platform with parental consent if they are minors, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Through the Platform contact form
• At the contact information provided on our website

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

13. AI-Specific Privacy Considerations

As an AI-focused platform, we want to be transparent about how AI may interact with your data:

• We may use aggregated, anonymized data to train or improve AI models for Platform features
• Your public posts may be viewed and referenced by other users in AI-related discussions and projects
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties for AI training purposes
• If you share AI-generated content, we may use metadata about that content to improve our understanding of AI trends and usage

By using Zubnet, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.