Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

At OurBlok, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of residents, visitors, and property managers.

Active Effective Date: October 24, 2023

Quick Summary

We only collect data necessary to manage parking permits and enforce strata bylaws. We do not sell your data to third-party advertisers. Your data is encrypted and stored securely.

1 Information We Collect

To provide efficient parking management services, we collect specific types of information from residents and visitors. This collection is limited to what is strictly necessary for operational purposes.

Personal ID

Full Name, Unit Number, Contact Information (Email Address, Phone Number), and Proof of Residency documents where required by Strata bylaws.

Vehicle Details

License Plate Number, Vehicle Make, Model, Year, and Color. Photographs of the vehicle may be taken for enforcement verification.

Payment Data

Transaction history for permit fees or violation payments. Note: We do not store full credit card numbers; payments are processed via a secure third-party gateway (Stripe).

2 How We Use Your Data

Your information is used solely for the purpose of managing parking within your residential complex. The primary use cases include:

  • Permit Management

    Issuing and validating digital parking permits for residents and guests.

  • Enforcement

    Identifying unauthorized vehicles and issuing warnings or violation notices based on Strata bylaws.

  • Visitor Tracking

    Ensuring visitor parking limits are respected to prevent abuse of shared amenities.

3 Data Protection

Enterprise-Grade Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • Data encryption in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
  • Strict role-based access controls for Strata Managers
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Automated data backups in secure, redundant locations

4 Third-Party Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties for marketing purposes. However, data may be shared with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our platform, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Strata Council & Management

To facilitate building operations and bylaw enforcement.

Enforcement Agencies

Towing companies or security patrols authorized by the Strata.

5 Your Rights

As a user, you retain full rights over your personal data. You may request to:

Access and obtain a copy of your data
Correct inaccuracies in your personal information
Request deletion of data (subject to legal retention requirements)

Questions about your privacy?

Our Data Protection Officer is available to answer any questions regarding this policy or the handling of your data.