Aterx Hobby = Privacy Policy
Last Updated: Dec 23rd 2025
1. Introduction
Aterx Hobby ('we', 'us' or 'our') respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect when you use our website, services, or software (collectively, the 'Service'). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights under applicable Canadian privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (if applicable).
By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Category
Description
Reason for Collection
IP Address
The public IP address of the device that accesses the Service.
Needed for security monitoring, troubleshooting, and to manage network infrastructure.
Username / Google Account ID
The email address or unique identifier associated with your Google SSO account.
Used to uniquely identify your account, enforce access controls, and personalize your experience.
Site‑Configuration Data
Settings you create or modify within the Service (e.g., preferences, device registrations, API keys, infrastructure configuration).
Required to provision, operate, maintain, and support the infrastructure you are managing through our Service.
All authentication is performed via Google Auth Single‑Sign‑On (SSO). We do not store your Google password; we only receive the authentication token and the basic profile information (email/username) that Google shares with us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
Account Management = To create, maintain, and secure your user account.
Service Delivery = To provision, configure, and operate the infrastructure you manage through our platform.
Security & Fraud Prevention = To detect, investigate, and prevent unauthorized access, abuse, or other security incidents.
Support & Communication = To respond to support requests and send service‑related notifications (e.g., password resets, system updates).
Analytics & Improvement = To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of the Service.
We do not use your personal information for marketing, advertising, or any purpose unrelated to the operation of the Service unless you expressly consent.
4. Disclosure to Third Parties
Recipient
Purpose
Google (SSO Provider)
To verify your identity and obtain the minimal profile data required for authentication.
Service Providers & Cloud Vendors (e.g., hosting, logging, backup services)
To store, process, and secure the data necessary for delivering the Service. All such providers are bound by contractual obligations that require them to protect your information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Legal & Regulatory Authorities
When required by law, a court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Aterx Hobby, its users, or the public.
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise commercially disclose your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Retention
IP Addresses = Retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, unless a longer period is required by law.
Username / Google Account ID = Retained for the lifetime of your account. If you delete your account, the identifier will be removed within 30 days.
Site-Configuration Data = Retained as long as you maintain an active account, or as needed to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
When data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. Security measures include:
Encrypted transmission (TLS) for all data exchanged with the Service.
Secure storage of data in reputable cloud providers with ISO/IEC 27001 certified infrastructure.
Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Role‑based access controls limiting employee access to the minimum necessary.
While we strive to protect your data, no security system is fool proof. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and Ontario privacy legislation, you have the following rights:
Access = Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction = Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion = Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual constraints.
Withdrawal of Consent = Where we rely on your consent (e.g., for non essential communications), you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe (generally within 30 days) and at no cost, unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside Canada (e.g., United States) where our cloud service providers operate. We ensure that such transfers are protected by contractual clauses that provide a comparable level of protection to that required under Canadian law.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:
Email: aterxhobby@gmail.com
We will make a good-faith effort to address your inquiry promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. Significant changes will be posted prominently on our website or otherwise communicated to you.