Privacy Policy

eTribe Networks, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website waboos.ca (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details when you create an account.
• Business Listings: Business name, address, contact information, descriptions, and images submitted by business owners.
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us through contact forms or email.
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, search queries, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address, and precise location if you grant permission for map features.
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details.

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
• To create and manage your account, process transactions, and send related information.
• To display business listings on the interactive map and search results.
• To personalize your experience, including route planning and location-based features.
• To communicate with you about updates, promotions, and Service changes (with your consent where required).
• To analyze usage patterns and improve the Service's functionality and performance.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing), bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable government request.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of eTribe Networks, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to affected users.
• With Your Consent: In any other case, only with your explicit consent.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Active Accounts: Data is retained for the duration of your account.
• Deleted Accounts: Personal information is deleted or anonymized within 90 days of account deletion, except where retention is required for legal or legitimate business purposes.
• Usage Data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your activity on our Service. Cookies are small data files placed on your device.

You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

Our Service integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication services.
• Mapbox: Interactive mapping and geolocation services.
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment.
• Stripe: Payment processing (if applicable).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Their use of your data is governed by their own policies.

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@etribenetworks.com.

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the following rights:

• Access: You can request access to your personal information held by us.
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
• Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@etribenetworks.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.