PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated on October 1, 2024
Potloc Inc. (“Potloc”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your personal data is collected, used, and protected. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we handle personal information when you use Yunite.io, a proprietary platform operated by Potloc Inc., including all its subdomains and mobile experiences (the “Website” or “Platform”).
By accessing Yunite.io or registering as a Community Member, you acknowledge and agree to the processing of your personal data as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of the platform.
1. Scope and When This Policy Applies
This Policy applies when:
You visit or interact with Yunite.io;
You create a Yunite account and become a Community Member;
You participate in surveys or research activities hosted on the platform;
You receive communications or incentive payments from us;
We enrich your profile using publicly available information or legitimate third-party sources;
Your data is shared with us by our clients (e.g., for targeted research audiences).
2. Categories of Personal Data We Collect
Category | Examples | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
Contact Information | First name, email address | Account creation, reward delivery, communication | Consent, Contract |
Demographic Data | Age, gender, location, marital status, language | Survey targeting, respondent profiling | Legitimate Interest |
Employment Data | Job title, company, industry, employment status, seniority | Matching relevant surveys and creating industry-specific segments | Consent, Legitimate Interest |
Survey Data | Answers to survey questions (may include sensitive opinions or preferences) | Market research, data analysis, aggregate reporting | Consent, Legitimate Interest |
Device & Usage Data | IP address, browser language, session duration, clicks | Site performance monitoring, fraud detection, experience improvement | Legitimate Interest |
Fraud Prevention Data | Device fingerprint, behavioral patterns, verification score | Preventing duplicate entries, fraud attempts, and invalid participation | Legitimate Interest |
Incentive & Payment Data | Email, country, reward selection, redemption status | Processing rewards through third-party partner Tremendous | Contract, Legitimate Interest |
Marketing Preferences | Opt-in status, communication preferences | Email updates, reminders, personalized messages | Consent |
3. Purpose of Processing & Profile Enrichment
We collect and process your data exclusively to match you with relevant surveys, deliver earned rewards, and enhance your experience on Yunite. We may:
Use profiling logic to ensure you are invited to surveys relevant to your background;
Enrich your profile with publicly available data or datasets from verified third-party sources, to improve survey targeting and avoid asking you repetitive questions;
Use anonymized behavior and response patterns to ensure platform quality and detect potential misuse.
You will never be subject to decisions with legal or similarly significant effects based solely on automated processing without your explicit consent.
4. Fraud Prevention and Verification
To protect the integrity of Yunite and the research data we collect, we work with third-party security and verification providers that help us:
Validate user identities;
Detect anomalies or suspicious behavior;
Prevent multiple registrations from the same individual.
All verification checks are anonymized and follow industry best practices. We do not store biometric or government ID data, and verification is performed independently through secure systems.
5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Processors
We never sell your personal data. We only share your information under the following conditions:
Recipient | Purpose |
|---|---|
Survey Clients | Aggregated and anonymized survey data only (individual responses are not shared as-is) |
Incentive Partner | Tremendous – to process and deliver your reward of choice |
Service Providers | Hosting (e.g., AWS), analytics (e.g., Amplitude), customer service, email delivery, etc. |
Security Vendors | Fraud and verification partners |
Regulators or Legal Bodies | If required by law, court order, or legal proceeding |
International Transfers: Some of our service providers are based outside the EU/EEA (e.g., in Canada and the United States). We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format.
Withdraw Consent – Opt out of processing where consent is the basis.
Restrict or Object – Challenge certain uses of your data.
You may exercise these rights at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Yunite uses cookies and analytics tools to:
Monitor site usage and technical performance;
Analyze engagement and improve features;
Track referrals and traffic attribution.
You can customize or disable cookies through the Cookie Preferences page or your browser settings.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Survey and profiling data: Up to 3 years from last interaction;
Incentive-related records: As long as required by tax and compliance law;
Fraud logs and audit trails: For the duration necessary to investigate abuse and protect community integrity.
9. Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:
Encryption in transit and at rest;
Access controls and activity logging;
Isolated environments for fraud review;
Secure authentication for reward redemptions (2FA required).
10. Contact and EU/UK Representation
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints, you can contact:
Privacy Officer (Potloc Inc.)
📬 5420 Saint-Laurent Street, Suite 300, Montreal, Quebec, H2T 1S1, Canada
EU Representative
Potloc France
📬 63 Rue Sainte-Anne, Paris, 75002, France
UK Representative
Rickert Services Ltd UK
📬 PO Box 1487, Peterborough PE1 9XX, United Kingdom
11. Updates to This Policy
This Policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified by email. Continued use of Yunite after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
