Privacy Policy

Introduction

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Slate Financial Technologies Inc. ("Slate," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

For users in the United States, services may be provided through our affiliated entity, Dropp Labs, Inc.

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What Personal Information We Collect

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We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Payment and billing information
• Communications you send to us
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Location data (if you permit)

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How We Use Your Personal Information

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We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To process transactions and send related information
• To communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience

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Legal Basis for Processing

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We process your personal information based on:

• Your consent
• Necessity to fulfill our contract with you
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate business interests

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How We Share Your Personal Information

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We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data hosting, analytics)

Affiliated Entities: Our affiliated company, Dropp Labs, Inc., to provide services and support

Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request

Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or the public

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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Data Retention

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We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

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Your Privacy Rights

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Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information

Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions

Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

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Data Security

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We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on privacy and security practices

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

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International Data Transfers

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Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Canada, including the United States through our affiliated entity Dropp Labs, Inc. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

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Children's Privacy

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Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

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If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Slate Financial Technologies Inc.

1322 West Broadway St Unit 1006

Vancouver BC V6H 1H2

Canada

Email: admin@tryslatehq.com

Phone: (778) 653-9468

For U.S. Users:

Dropp Labs, Inc.

8518 Kings Cove Drive

Salt Lake City UT 84121

USA

Email: admin@tryslatehq.com

Phone: (385) 217-2119

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Complaints

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If you have a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact us first. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

30 Victoria Street

Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1H3

Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376

Website: www.priv.gc.ca

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