Équnité Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22/05/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Équnité ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and safeguards your information when you use our platform and services ("Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, contact details (email address, phone number), user profile information, account credentials, and other identifiers.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and referring links.
• Cookies & Tracking: Information from cookies and similar technologies (see section on Cookies).
• Communications: Content of your communications with us, including support requests or feedback.

2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account and access to Services.
• To deliver the Services and requested features.
• To respond to inquiries and provide support.
• To send you administrative information, updates, and changes to terms or policies.
• To fulfill and manage orders, payments, and transactions if applicable.
• To enable user-to-user communication where permitted.
• To request feedback and contact you about your use of our Services.
• To send marketing and promotional communications (according to your preferences; you can opt out at any time).
• To deliver targeted content and advertising.
• To protect our Services and prevent fraud.
• To analyze usage trends and improve our Services.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights.
• To protect individual vital interests (such as preventing harm).

3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

We process your personal information only where we have a valid legal basis, such as:

• Consent: Where you have given consent for a specific purpose. You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, and those interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligations: Where necessary to comply with laws or regulations.
• Vital Interests: To protect the vital interests of you or others.

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE INFORMATION?

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors, consultants, and third-party service providers who perform services for us under contract (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets.
• Business Partners: To offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
• Other Users: When you share information or interact in public areas of the platform, such information may be publicly available.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, to respond to legal process, protect our rights, or prevent harm.

5. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Services may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review their policies.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. Cookies help us improve security, save your preferences, and analyze usage. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect the availability or functionality of our Services.

7. GOOGLE ANALYTICS

We may use Google Analytics to understand usage of our Services. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. When no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize your data.

9. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure. Transmission of data is at your own risk.

10. MINORS

We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to request removal.

11. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct or update your data.
• Request deletion or restriction of processing.
• Object to processing or withdraw consent.
• Data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 13).

12. DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

We do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes may be communicated via email or platform notification.

14. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

15. DATA REVIEW AND DELETION REQUESTS

To review, update, or delete your personal information, contact us as above or submit a formal data request (if available via our platform).