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AABCAN Privacy Policy

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AABCAN (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. It also outlines our practices for protecting minors who access the platform.

1. Who We Are

AABCAN is an online social and professional networking platform designed to empower the African American community through business collaboration, artistic expression, and cultural engagement.

2. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to all users of our services, including those who:

  • Visit our website or mobile app.

  • Create an account or engage with other users.

  • Are between the ages of 13 and 17 (special considerations apply).

  • Are accessing from the European Union (see GDPR section below).

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Username

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Profile picture

  • Gender and birthday (optional)

  • Business, creative, or professional details

B. Usage Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device data

  • Time of access

  • Pages visited

  • Clickstream data

C. User-Generated Content

  • Posts

  • Photos

  • Videos

  • Comments

  • Group discussions

D. Information from Third Parties

  • Social logins (Google, Facebook, etc.) may provide us with your public profile data, as allowed by your privacy settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account

  • Facilitate networking, communication, and group participation

  • Monitor for safety, moderation, and violations of terms

  • Improve user experience and platform features

  • Send updates, promotions, or service notifications

  • Comply with legal requirements

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)

  • Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property

  • Other users when you choose to publish content or interact publicly

All partners and vendors are under strict data processing agreements in line with GDPR and U.S. privacy regulations.

6. Protecting Minors (13–17 Years Old)

AABCAN takes the privacy and safety of minors seriously.

A. Minimum Age Requirement

  • Users must be 13 years of age or older to join AABCAN.

  • Users under 13 are not permitted and will have their accounts deleted.

B. Parental Consent

  • For users aged 13 to 17, parental or guardian permission is required for account creation, in compliance with COPPA.

C. Content Restrictions

  • Minors cannot share personally identifiable information (such as phone numbers or home addresses) in public areas.

  • Adult or explicit content is strictly prohibited anywhere on the platform.

D. Safety Features

  • Private messaging and content visibility options are adjustable.

  • Report and block functions are available.

  • Moderators monitor content for abuse, grooming, or harassment targeting minors.

7. Your Rights (Including GDPR for EU Users)

If you reside in the European Union, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of your data.

  • Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) – Delete your data.

  • Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is used.

  • Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format.

  • Right to Object – Stop us from using your data in certain ways.

  • Right to Lodge a Complaint – Contact your local data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, email privacy@aabcan.com.

8. Data Security

We use strong security measures, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure cloud hosting

  • Password hashing

  • Firewall and anti-malware protection

  • Role-based access for administrators

We regularly monitor the platform for potential vulnerabilities.

9. Data Retention

We retain user data as long as your account remains active. Upon deletion of your account, your data is either deleted or anonymized unless required for legal purposes.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Analyze traffic

  • Enhance performance

  • Personalize content and ads

You can opt-out via your browser settings or cookie preference tools available on our platform.

11. Third-Party Links

AABCAN may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review those sites separately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you via email or an on-site notice. Continued use of the platform constitutes your agreement to the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints related to this policy, contact:

AABCAN – African American Business Community Arts Network
Email: privacy@aabcan.com
Website: www.aabcan.com