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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ounits Technologies Inc. (“Ounits,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a digital coordination platform that helps individuals organize and manage real estate co-ownership groups. Ounits does not act as a real estate broker, legal advisor, lender, or fiduciary.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25 where applicable.

Key Points:

We collect information to facilitate co-ownership coordination
We share information within your co-ownership group and with service partners
You control your information and can request access or deletion
We don’t sell your personal information

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

Account & Identity

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Authentication credentials
Profile photo (optional)

Group & Deal Information

Co-ownership group membership and invitations
Contribution amounts and ownership percentages
Property preferences and deal milestones
Offers, counteroffers, and closing-related metadata
Documents you upload (agreements, IDs, financial records)

Communications

Messages within your group
Communications with Ounits support
Feedback and surveys

Important: Information uploaded to a group is visible to other group members by design.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

IP address, device type, browser, OS
Pages viewed, actions taken, timestamps
Referral and navigation paths

Essential cookies (authentication, security)
Optional analytics cookies (non-advertising)

C. Information From Third Parties (with consent)

MLS & Property Data:

Property listings, photos, and details from real estate databases
Market data and property valuations

Partner Services:

Information from partner realtors
Law firms and incorporation services
Credit checks or financial verification (with your consent)
Identity verification services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Platform Services:

Create and manage your account
Enable group coordination and transparency
Facilitate co-ownership
Enable property search and transaction tracking
Generate documents, reports and summaries

Connect You with Partners:

Match you with licensed realtors
Coordinate with legal professionals for co-ownership structures
Facilitate financial services (mortgages, escrow)
Verification partners (only with explicit consent)

Improve Our Platform:

Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
Product analytics and feature improvements
Fraud prevention and security monitoring
Troubleshoot technical issues
Develop new tools and services

Communicate with You:

Send transaction updates and notifications
Respond to support inquiries
Required legal or operational notices
Share important Platform changes (required communications)
Marketing communications (optional, you can opt out)

Legal & Safety:

Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
Enforce our Terms of Service
Protect rights and safety of users

4. How We Share Your Information

A. With Your Co-ownership Group

Information shared within your group:

All group members see: Names, contact info, contribution amounts, ownership percentages, property preferences, documents you share, group messages
You control what you share, don’t upload sensitive information you don’t want group members to see

You are responsible for deciding what to upload or share.

B. With Service Partners

Licensed Realtors:

Contact information, property preferences, transaction details
Governed by your Buyer Representation Agreement

Law Firms:

Information necessary for legal services (co-ownership agreements, corporate formation)
Information uploaded by users to the Ounits platform will be kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to any outside party, except: (i) to Ounits’s own legal counsel for internal due diligence or compliance purposes; (ii) to licensed professionals directly connected to your transaction, as necessary to facilitate closing; or (iii) where Ounits is legally compelled to disclose pursuant to a court order or equivalent legal obligation.

Financial Services:

Certain information uploaded or provided by users, including information related to mortgage applications, credit checks, and fund transfers, may be subject to disclosure requirements imposed by applicable regulatory bodies. Ounits will only disclose such information to the extent required to comply with applicable federal or provincial law, regulatory obligation, or the lawful request of a regulatory authority with jurisdiction over such matters.
With your explicit consent for each service

Service Providers:

Cloud hosting (AWS Canada)
Payment processing (Stripe or similar)
Email services (for notifications)
Analytics (Google Analytics, anonymized data only)
All providers under strict data protection agreements

C. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by:

Valid legal process (subpoena, court order)
Government investigations
Emergency situations threatening safety
Enforcement of our Terms of Service
To comply with legal obligations
To respond to lawful requests
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or restructuring (with notice)

D. Business Transfers

If Ounits is acquired or merges with another company, your information may transfer to the new entity. You’ll be notified with options to delete your account before transfer.

5. We Don’t Sell Your Information

We do not and will not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research or industry reports (e.g., “average co-ownership group size in Toronto”) but this never identifies you personally.

6. Data Retention

Active Accounts:

We retain your information while your account is active and for 7 years after account closure (required for legal compliance)

Transaction Records:

Property transaction data retained for 7 years (required by real estate regulations)
Legal documents retained according to statutory requirements

Marketing Communications:

Until you opt out or close your account

You can request deletion subject to legal retention requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

A. Access & Correction

Request a copy of your personal information
Update incorrect information in your account settings
Contact support@Ounits.ca for assistance

B. Deletion

Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention)
Close your account at any time
We’ll delete within 30 days except where legally required to retain

C. Opt-Out Rights

Marketing emails: Click “unsubscribe” or adjust preferences
Analytics cookies: Disable in browser settings (may affect Platform functionality)
Data sharing: You can’t opt out of sharing necessary for Platform services (group members, partners)

D. Data Portability

Request your information in machine-readable format
Transfer to another service (if technically feasible)

E. Withdraw Consent

For optional features requiring consent, you can withdraw anytime
Note: May limit Platform functionality

To exercise these rights: Email privacy@Ounits.ca with your request. We’ll respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We protect your information through:

Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS Canada regions)
Access controls (employees access only what’s needed)
Regular security assessments
Two-factor authentication (optional but recommended)

No system is 100% secure. We implement industry-standard protections but can’t guarantee absolute security.

Your responsibilities:

Use strong, unique passwords
Enable two-factor authentication
Don’t share login credentials
Report suspicious activity immediately

9. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18. We don’t knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover we’ve collected such information, we’ll delete it immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Data stored in Canada: We use Canadian data centers as primary storage.

Limited international transfers: Some service providers may process data outside Canada (e.g., payment processors). All international transfers comply with Canadian privacy laws through:

Standard contractual clauses
Adequacy determinations
Your explicit consent where required

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

New Platform features
Legal requirements
Industry best practices

You’ll be notified:

Email notification 30 days before changes take effect
Prominent Platform notice
Continued use after effective date means acceptance

Material changes requiring new consent will be clearly identified.

12. Contact & Complaints

Privacy Questions:

Email: support@Ounits.ca

Phone: 647-947-2750

Mailing Address:

Ounits Technologies Inc. Attn: Privacy Officer Office 375, 145½ Church Street, Unit 5, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y4, Canada

Response Time: Within 30 days

If you’re not satisfied, you can file a complaint with:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada 30 Victoria Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3 Phone: 1-800-282-1376

13. Provincial-Specific Rights

For Ontario Residents

Under Ontario privacy laws, you have additional rights including:

Right to know what personal information we hold
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to challenge compliance with privacy principles

For Quebec Residents

Under Quebec’s Law 25, you have enhanced rights:

Right to data portability in structured format
Right to de-indexing in certain circumstances
Enhanced consent requirements for sensitive information

Contact our Privacy Officer for details on exercising these rights.

14. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies (Required)

Authentication and session management
Security features
Load balancing

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Google Analytics (anonymized IP addresses)
Usage statistics to improve Platform
You can opt out via browser settings

No Advertising Cookies

We don’t use tracking for advertising purposes
No third-party advertising networks

Manage Cookies: Browser settings or contact us for assistance.

15. Acknowledgment

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you’ve read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of information as described.

Questions? Contact privacy@Ounits.ca

Version 1.0 | Last Updated: March, 20th 2026