APPe Nik Inc.’s Privacy Policy
APPe Nik Inc. specializes in app technology solutions for business management, health, and education. Our flagship product, DIMR, is an educational app. Its unique tools spark curiosity and help families preserve and explore their heritage through interactive family tree building. With engaging tools to learn about ancestry, culture, and traditions, DIMR offers a one-of-a-kind family experience.
Effective Date: [Aug. 29 2024]
Welcome to https://appenik.com/ (“Site”). At APPe Nik Inc., we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or use our services, including the DIMR app.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide better services to all our users. The information we collect includes:
a. Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- User account information, including usernames and passwords.
b. Sensitive Information
- Information collected by the DIMR app for building family trees, which may include information about family members, dates of birth, photos, and other genealogical data.
c. Non-Personal Information
- Device information (e.g., device type, operating system).
- Log data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of access).
- Cookies and tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our services.
- To improve, personalize, and expand our services.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
- To send you marketing and promotional communications (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our users and the public.
3. Payments and Financial Information
APPe Nik Inc. does not collect or store any personal data related to payments made through our Site or the DIMR app. All payments for in-app purchases and website transactions are processed through third-party payment providers such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Stripe. These providers handle all aspects of the payment process, including the collection and storage of payment information. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more details on how they handle your information.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, respond to requests from public authorities, and protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain conditions.
- Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information in certain situations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@appenik.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services, including the DIMR app, are designed for use by families, and we are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this page, with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
APPe Nik Inc.
Mailing Address: PO BOX 88, Ottawa POB, Ontario K1P 6C3
Business Address: 1 Rideau Street, 7th and 8th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
Email (In-App Experience): dimr@didinmyroots.com
Email (Products and Services): support@appenik.com