AIAUM ("The Pulse of Unama'ki") is operated by Synexiom Labs Inc. ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and services.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
Email address - Used for authentication and account recovery
Display name - Shown within the app
Usage Data
We automatically collect:
Device information - Device type, operating system version
App usage - Screens viewed, features used (via Firebase Analytics)
Crash reports - Technical error data to improve app stability (via Firebase Crashlytics)
Preferences
Region preferences - Cape Breton regions you're interested in
Category preferences - News categories you want to follow
Notification settings - Your push notification preferences
Push Notification Tokens
We store Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) device tokens to send you push notifications based on your preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
Authentication - To verify your identity and manage your account
Personalization - To show content relevant to your selected regions and categories
Push Notifications - To send you news and event updates matching your preferences
Analytics - To understand how the app is used and improve our service
Event Submissions - To process community events you submit for publication
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Firebase (Google) - Authentication, push notifications, analytics, and crash reporting. See Firebase Privacy Policy.
Anthropic (Claude AI) - AI-powered news summarization. Article content is processed to generate summaries. No personal user data is sent to Anthropic.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on our servers and in Firebase services. We implement industry-standard security measures including:
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
Hashed passwords (we never store plain-text passwords)
Regular database backups
5. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time. Push notification tokens are automatically cleaned up when they become invalid.
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Canadian Privacy Law (PIPEDA)
We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We collect only necessary information with your consent, and you may withdraw consent at any time.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: