SpotCheck North America Inc. Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 6th, 2024 (Ongoing)

SpotCheck North America Inc. ("SpotCheck") an Alberta corporation, presents this Privacy Policy ("Policy") as a testament to our unwavering commitment to transparency and the safeguarding of users' personal information. Any individual or business using SpotCheck’s Services is referred to as the 'user' or 'you.' This Policy governs your access and utilization of SpotCheck and its affiliated websites, services, applications, products, and content, collectively referred to as the 'Services.

The ensuing Policy delineates the methods by which SpotCheck gathers, employs, and engages with user personal data. Specifically, it encompasses:
1. Data collected by SpotCheck during a user's active engagement with the application.
2. Information derived from users' interactions with other users.
3. Information or data collected via email, text, and any other electronic messages between you and this application.
4. Data collected from user activities on third-party and affiliate pages.

This Policy, however, does not extend to:
1. Information acquired by SpotCheck from external sources beyond the SpotCheck platform.
2. Any third-party services that independently track user information when users access such third-party services.

Upon downloading the application, and establishing a personal a SpotCheck account, the user explicitly consents to the prevailing Policy. We retain the right to periodically modify or update this, Policy. In the event of policy modifications or updates, the continued use of the SpotCheck application and/or services by users will be construed as an acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised terms. It remains the user's responsibility to periodically review any policy updates. If an individual does not accept the terms of the Policy, the decision to download the service ultimately rests with the user. If an individual does not agree to this Privacy Policy, or any continuation or updated version, please refrain from using our Services or providing us with any of your information. The Policy's last modification date will be prominently displayed at the top of the first page.

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1)    Age Restriction
SpotCheck is exclusively accessible to individuals aged eighteen years or older. SpotCheck does not store data or provide services to minors. It is crucial to note that SpotCheck assumes no liability for inaccurate user information submitted, as providing false information, including but not restricted to the user’s birthdate, contravenes the stipulated Terms of Service. If you become aware that personal data about an individual under the age of eighteen has been submitted to us, please promptly reach out to us at info@spotchecknightlife.com. 

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2)    Third Party Content, Links and Affiliation 
Within SpotCheck's User Application, various "Spot Pages" are featured. These Spot Pages may contain external links to third-party companies engaged in event bookings, ticket sales, additional social media platforms, and web pages. It is important for users to be aware that clicking on these external links could enable third parties to collect and track data about the individual user. The management of such data falls under the purview of the privacy policy and terms of service of the respective third-party entity.
Once a user navigates away from the SpotCheck application by clicking on these external links, SpotCheck absolves itself of any responsibility for subsequent proceedings related to data storage, sharing, and distribution. Any further actions or consequences are governed by the policies established by the external third-party entities.

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3)    Collection of Information
In order to provide nightlife enthusiasts with the most precise, current, and realistic information, SpotCheck collects substantial amounts of user information. This information plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals to plan their evenings, connect with friends, and document their experiences. Moreover, through this data aggregation, SpotCheck compiles a meticulously curated list of the most vibrant entertainment venues in the city.
Recognizing the personal and valuable nature of your information, SpotCheck is steadfast in its commitment to providing users with peace of mind. Rest assured that your information is treated with the utmost care and is only acquired when necessary to deliver our company Services.

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4)    Personal Information Collected from User Created Accounts
Once a user downloads SpotCheck, they will need to sign into the application and create an account to access services. Certain user input is mandatory, while some is optional when creating and managing an account. SpotCheck may collect your account information, including but not limited to the user’s birthday, name, username, phone number, gender, profile picture, etc.
We may collect, use, store, and transfer various types of information collected from users and users' actions on the platform, including:

i. Personal Information: Information by which you may be personally identified, such as name, postal address, email address, telephone number, or any other identifier that can contact you or identify you online or offline.
ii. Non-identifying Information: Information about you that does not individually identify you, such as race, age, or gender

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5)    How SpotCheck Collects Your Information

SpotCheck collects information through several methods:

1. Information you directly provide through registration, or use of the platform, including surveys, research, or special events. This includes Contact Information (such as name, email address, phone number, and address), Sensitive Information (such as billing information, political affiliation, union memberships, or any biometric information you provide), and General Personal Information (such as birthday, gender, sexual orientation, education, personal interests and background, photos, phone contacts, or any other information you share on the application).
2. General information about how you use our application, including details about location, content viewed, and tracked experiences which may be automatically collected.
3. Information about your device and its software, including IP address, browser type, internet service provider, platform type, date and time stamp, cookies, unique mobile device numbers (such as device ID, IDFA, Google AdID), device type, model, manufacturer, mobile device operating system information, mobile carrier, and other downloaded apps.
4. Information collected through your communications with us, including emails, comments on third-party pages (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), or messages through social media services.
5. Information collected through third-party social networking sites if you connect your account to them. This may include your name, profile picture, public profile, photos, videos, contacts, friends list, or followers. By using or linking our application through or with social media sites, you authorize us to collect, store, retain, and use any obtained information. We are not responsible for the privacy settings on any social networking site.
6. Information about your location through GPS, Wi-Fi, or other methods, and approximate location through your IP address.
7. To assist us in comprehending how you utilize our Services, we automatically collect log information, including the browser you use, the frequency of your visits, the pages you view, and your IP address.
8. We are dedicated to ensuring secure and seamless payments. When paying subscriptions, promotional fees, or any other charges, we utilize reputable third-party payment processors to gather and store credit card numbers. All transactions are conducted through these processors. Although we do not have direct control over your billing and credit card information, we strive to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data by partnering with trusted third parties who commit to the same standards. The third parties will be responsible for your billing information, that is submitted to them.

9. In order to provide friend suggestions from your phone contacts, SpotCheck will store your address book on our servers if you have agreed to share your contact’s with SpotCheck.

6)    How SpotCheck Uses Your Information
We utilize the information we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any personal information, for the following purposes:
a. To efficiently operate the application.
b. To maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our application and business.
c. To process your account registration on our application, including verifying your information for accuracy.
d. To contact you regarding your activities on the application.
e. To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or customer support requests.
f. To present our application and its contents to you.
g. To personalize your experience and tailor content to your interests
h. To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us.
i. To fulfill our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts between you and us, including billing and collection.
j. To process transactions and billing
k. To notify you about changes to our application or any products or services we offer or provide through it.
l. For our internal business purposes, such as data analysis, customer research, audits, fraud prevention, developing new products and/or features, enhancing the application, improving our services, identifying usage trends, and determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, including informing our machine learning for purposes such as user engagement.
m. To inform you of products, programs, services, or promotions that we believe may be of interest to you.
n. Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation, such as responding to law enforcement requests and as required by applicable law.
o. In any other way we may describe when you provide the information.
p. For any other objective for which the information was initially gathered.

7)    Why SpotCheck Collect’s Your Information

SpotCheck may collect your information for various purposes, including but not limited to the following:
a. Registering a new SpotCheck account.
b. Maintaining an existing SpotCheck account.
c. Remembering your information to eliminate the need for re-entry during each visit.
d. Efficiently and accurately providing you with access to SpotCheck’s Services.
e. Managing our relationship with you.
f. Processing all billing processes
g. Communicating changes in our policies or informing you of events.
h. Administering and protecting our business and members.
i. Delivering content and advertisements to you.
j. Improving our application, services, marketing, and customer relationships.
k. Responding to law enforcement requests or government requirements.
l. Helping detect abuse, fraud, and illegal activity.
m. Ensuring the validity of your information
n. Enforcing our terms, conditions, and policies
o. Fulfilling any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your information

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8)    Sharing of Information 
SpotCheck is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of your personal information. Although SpotCheck does not sell your personal information to third parties, it's essential to note that SpotCheck collaborates closely with affiliate venues and businesses where sharing information is crucial for operational purposes. Under specific circumstances, we may share the following information:
a. In the aggregate: We disclose the personal information outlined in this policy to service providers and business partners to facilitate business operations and for various business purposes. These purposes include providing collaborative services, conducting research, administering contests and special offers, technology services, facilitating deliveries, deploying emails, managing advertising, performing analytics and analytic measurement, storing, and hosting data, ensuring disaster recovery, optimizing search engine performance, conducting marketing activities, and processing data. Aggregate reporting will never include a user's name attached to reported data.
b. When required by law: In situations where we are obligated to do so by law, whether in connection with legal proceedings, criminal investigations, or to safeguard personal property, public safety, or the integrity of our Services.
c. In connection with corporate changes: If SpotCheck undergoes a sale, merger, or other corporate changes, information sharing may occur as part of the transition process.
d. Third party analytics: We may engage third-party service providers to observe and analyze the usage of our Service’s such as Google Analytics.
e. With user's explicit consent: Information may be shared if the user has given their prior consent for specific purposes.
Rest assured that these instances of information sharing are conducted with the utmost diligence and consideration for your privacy and security.

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9)    Updating, Deleting or Changing Personal Account Information
If a user wishes to modify or update their account information, they can conveniently do so within the SpotCheck App. If the user encounters difficulties making these changes personally, they may request assistance by sending an email to info@spotchecknightlife.com. 
It's important for users to acknowledge that should they opt to delete their account or personal information, backend data may persist for compliance with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements. This ensures adherence to established guidelines and obligations.

 

10)      User Options to Disclose Information 

At SpotCheck, we encourage users to optimize their experience by voluntarily sharing location information and providing comprehensive details when creating profiles. While full information sharing is encouraged, SpotCheck recognizes the importance of user discretion and offers safeguard mechanisms for those who prefer to use services without extensive information submission. SpotCheck provides users with the flexibility to tailor their settings, encompassing, but not limited to, the ability to modify location sharing preferences, manage photo/camera access, exercise user blocking/reporting options, configure privacy settings, and adjust profile customization and visibility.
Users are entitled to provincial rights and protections granted by legislation. For detailed information on these rights, users are advised to consult with a legal professional who can provide guidance based on the applicable laws and regulations of Alberta. SpotCheck is committed to providing users with choices, and control over their information. SpotCheck notes that individual preferences may vary.

11)      User Rights

To request access to or deletion of the information we have collected about you, you can submit your request by emailing us at info@spotchecknightlife.com. We will address your request in accordance with applicable laws and after proper verification. It's important to note that we do not discriminate based on the exercise of any privacy rights you may have.

12)      Cookies & Tracking

We utilize cookies and similar tracking methods, such as web beacons ("Cookies"), to automatically gather information, analyze the sections of our application you access, enhance your application experience, and, if applicable, deliver targeted marketing within the application. A cookie is a small file stored on your computer's hard drive. You have the option to refuse browser cookies by adjusting the appropriate setting on your device. However, selecting this option may limit access to certain parts of our application. If you haven't configured your device to reject cookies, our system will issue cookies when you open our application.

Moreover, certain sections of our application and emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs). These allow SpotCheck, for instance, to track users who have visited specific pages or opened an email, and to gather related application statistics (e.g., recording the popularity of specific content and verifying system and server integrity).

It's important to note that our service providers and business partners may collect information about your online activities on the application through Cookies by linking your account information and activity across all your devices. We do not govern these third-party tracking technologies or their usage. If you have inquiries about an advertisement or other targeted content, please contact the responsible provider directly.

13)      Security
SpotCheck is unwavering in its commitment to the safeguarding and protection of users' personal information against unauthorized viewing, tampering, destruction, distribution, and unlawful access. To achieve this, SpotCheck has implemented robust cybersecurity measures. However, it's crucial to note that while significant efforts are made, absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. Users acknowledge and accept that sharing information with SpotCheck is done so at their own risk.
Users bear the responsibility of maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords to prevent unlawful access. We request that you refrain from sharing your password with anyone. Any transmission of personal information is undertaken at the user's risk. SpotCheck explicitly disclaims liability and responsibility for any alterations or unlawful access to privacy settings and data, as well as any potential breaches of the security measures outlined. Users are encouraged to exercise diligence in safeguarding their information and taking necessary precautions to enhance their personal cybersecurity.

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14)      Marketing Communications
By establishing an account, you are choosing to receive marketing emails, texts, or messages from SpotCheck. These occasional marketing messages may be delivered through text messages or emails and may encompass, but are not restricted to, general business updates, banner ads, special offers, promotional materials, newsletters, information, or details about special events. To discontinue receiving marketing communications, kindly submit a request to info@spotchecknightlife.com. 

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15)       IP Address
Similar to many online services, each time you access our application, your IP address will be automatically collected. This information is utilized to administer and enhance our application specifically for you. By using your IP address, we aim to identify you and gather general demographic information.

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16)      International Data Transfer
Your personal information might be transferred to computers situated outside of your province, state, country, or governmental jurisdiction. You acknowledge that the privacy laws in such jurisdictions may not be as comprehensive as the laws in your jurisdiction.
If you are situated outside of Canada and opt to provide us with information, please be aware that we transfer the data, including personal data, to Canada and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy, along with your submission of such information, indicates your agreement to that transfer.
SpotCheck is committed to taking all reasonably necessary steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. No transfer of your personal data will occur to an organization or country unless adequate controls, including the security of your data and other personal information, are in place.

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17)      Changes to Privacy Policy and User Consent
SpotCheck assumes the responsibility of updating the Privacy Policy whenever changes are made. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted consistently on SpotCheck's service websites and applications. In the event of significant changes concerning the storage or use of personal information, all users on the application will be duly notified.
Users are accountable for regularly reviewing the most current version of the Policy. By utilizing SpotCheck's services or continuing to do so, the user explicitly consents to the terms outlined in the Policy. The Policy's last modification date will be prominently displayed at the top. It is important to note that all contents of the effective Policy are enforceable. SpotCheck is committed to ensuring users are informed and empowered regarding any updates to the Privacy Policy.

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18)     Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns and need to contact us, please email us at info@spotchecknightlife.com.