Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

2. Information We Collect

PR Companion is a mobile application that helps Canadian residents calculate their days to citizenship. We collect and process the following information:

• Personal information you provide when using our citizenship calculator (dates of entry/exit, residence status)
• Device information and usage analytics to improve app performance
• Application crash reports and error logs for debugging purposes
• User preferences and settings within the app
• Subscription and purchase information processed through the App Store

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Contract performance: To provide you with the App's core functionality, including citizenship day calculations and application tracking
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud
• Consent: For optional features such as marketing communications and non-essential analytics, where we will ask for your specific, informed consent which you may withdraw at any time
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Calculate your days of residence in Canada for citizenship eligibility
• Provide personalized guidance for your Canadian citizenship journey
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Send important updates about Canadian immigration policy changes (only with your explicit opt-in consent)
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries

5. Data Storage and Security

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities:

• All personal data is stored locally on your device by default
• Optional cloud backup uses encrypted storage with industry-standard security measures
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes
• Data transmission is protected using SSL/TLS encryption
• We implement regular security audits and updates

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Anonymized, aggregated data may be used for research and improvement purposes

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested, or for other legitimate purposes such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access your personal information we have collected
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal
• Export your data in a portable format (data portability)
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For Canadian residents: You may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

For EU/EEA residents: You have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

For UK residents: You have rights under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored locally on your device. If data is transferred to servers located outside your country of residence, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including standard contractual clauses where required.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal tracking technologies to improve your experience:

• Essential cookies for app functionality and user preferences
• Analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our app (anonymized) — used only with your consent where required by law
• You can disable non-essential cookies through your device settings

11. Children's Privacy

PR Companion is not intended for use by children. We require users to be at least 16 years of age (in compliance with GDPR requirements). In jurisdictions where a higher minimum age applies, that higher age requirement takes effect. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the applicable minimum age. If you believe we have collected information from a child under the applicable age, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the “Last updated” date. Where required by law, we will seek your consent to material changes. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us: