Privacy Policy

AOBA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website aoba.ai, use our services, or interact with the AOBA Digital Utility platform (including AO/BA Credits features).

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company details, or other identifiers you provide when contacting us, applying for partnerships/licensing, or registering for updates.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages) via cookies and analytics tools.
Submitted Data: In connection with ecosystem participation (e.g., proof uploads for validation, receipt scans for BA Credits), we collect transaction-related data such as documents, geolocation, or photos.
Communication Data: Records of emails, messages, or inquiries you send us.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data beyond general wellness interests) unless voluntarily provided.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:

Provide and improve our services (e.g., process partnership applications, validate credits, communicate updates).
Analyze website usage and enhance user experience.
Send newsletters, marketing materials, or service announcements (with opt-out options).
Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services) under confidentiality agreements.
Partners or licensees in the AOBA ecosystem (e.g., for validation processes) with your consent.
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights/safety.

4. Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your personal data through appropriate technical and organizational measures. These include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
Access controls and authentication to limit internal access.
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Data minimization: We collect only what is necessary.
Incident response procedures in case of breaches (we will notify you and authorities as required by law).

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method is 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for functionality and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). You can manage preferences via browser settings. Third-party tools may collect anonymized data.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your data, or to data portability.

Contact us at hello@aoba.ai to exercise these rights. We respond within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed in the United States, or other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with the updated date.

11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns:
Email: hello@aoba.ai

Thank you for trusting AOBA.