Privacy Policy
Introduction and Data Controller
AdvNode ("we," "our," or "us") operates the budget monitoring platform at advnode.com. We're committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
As your data controller, we're responsible for ensuring your personal information is handled in compliance with Argentina's Personal Data Protection Act (Ley 25.326) and international privacy standards. Our offices are located at Av. de Mayo 891, C1084 CABA, Argentina.
This policy explains our data practices in plain language. We believe you should understand exactly what happens to your information when you use our budget monitoring services.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide you with effective budget monitoring tools and personalized financial insights.
Account Information
Your name, email address, phone number, and billing details when you create an account or subscribe to our services.
Financial Data
Budget categories, expense tracking information, financial goals, and spending patterns you input into our platform.
Usage Analytics
How you interact with our platform, feature usage statistics, login frequency, and system performance data.
Technical Information
IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies that help us maintain platform security and functionality.
Automatic Data Collection
Our platform automatically logs certain information when you use our services. This includes timestamps of your activities, the features you access most frequently, and technical details about your device and connection.
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in securely, and analyze how our platform performs. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some platform features may not work optimally without them.
How We Use Your Information
Your personal data helps us deliver reliable budget monitoring services and improve your financial management experience.
- Service Delivery: Processing your budget data, generating spending reports, sending account notifications, and providing customer support
- Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features, fix technical issues, and develop new budget monitoring tools
- Communication: Sending service updates, security alerts, billing notifications, and occasional feature announcements
- Security: Protecting your account from unauthorized access, detecting suspicious activities, and maintaining data integrity
- Legal Compliance: Meeting our obligations under Argentina's financial regulations and international data protection standards
Personalization and Analytics
We analyze your budget patterns to provide personalized insights and recommendations. This analysis happens within our secure systems and helps us show you relevant spending trends and optimization opportunities.
Our customer support team may access your account information when you request assistance, but only to resolve your specific inquiries or technical issues.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We don't sell your personal information to anyone. We only share your data in specific circumstances that directly support our services or legal obligations.
Service Partners
We work with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform securely. These include cloud hosting providers, email delivery services, and payment processors. All partners sign strict data protection agreements and can only use your information for the specific services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by Argentine law, court orders, or regulatory authorities. We'll notify you of such requests when legally permitted, and we carefully review each demand to ensure it's legitimate and necessary.
Business Transfers
If AdvNode undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We'll notify you at least 30 days before any such transfer and explain how the new privacy practices might affect you.
Your Privacy Rights
Under Argentina's data protection laws and our commitment to transparency, you have several important rights regarding your personal information.
Access Your Data
Request a complete copy of all personal information we hold about you, including how we obtained it and how we've used it.
Correct Inaccuracies
Update or correct any personal information that's outdated, incomplete, or incorrect. Most account details can be updated directly in your dashboard.
Delete Your Information
Request deletion of your personal data when it's no longer necessary for our services or when you withdraw consent.
Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your information in specific circumstances, such as when you're disputing data accuracy or challenging our legal basis for processing.
Data Portability
Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format that you can transfer to another service provider.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] with your specific request. We'll respond within 10 business days and complete most requests within 30 days.
You can also file a complaint with Argentina's National Directorate for Personal Data Protection (Dirección Nacional de Protección de Datos Personales) if you believe we've mishandled your personal information.
Security and Data Protection
We implement multiple layers of security to protect your financial data and personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Encryption
All data transmissions use TLS encryption, and sensitive information is encrypted at rest using industry-standard algorithms.
Access Controls
Strict employee access policies ensure only authorized personnel can access your data, and only when necessary for service delivery.
Regular Audits
We conduct quarterly security assessments and work with external security firms to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Backup Systems
Secure, encrypted backups protect against data loss while maintaining the same privacy and security standards as our primary systems.
Data Retention and Deletion
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal requirements.
Active Accounts
Your budget data and account information remain accessible while your subscription is active and for 90 days after cancellation.
Cancelled Accounts
Personal data is anonymized or deleted within 12 months of account closure, except for information required for legal compliance.
Legal Requirements
Financial transaction records are retained for 5 years as required by Argentine regulations, then securely destroyed.
Analytics Data
Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics may be retained longer for service improvement but cannot identify individual users.
International Data Transfers
While our primary servers are located in Argentina, some of our trusted service providers operate internationally. When we transfer your data outside Argentina, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
We use standard contractual clauses approved by data protection authorities and work only with providers who demonstrate adequate data protection standards. You can request details about specific data transfers by contacting our privacy team.
All international transfers are limited to what's necessary for service delivery, and we regularly review these arrangements to minimize data movement while maintaining service quality.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and maintain security. Here's what we use and why:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality, user authentication, and security features
- Preference Cookies: Remember your dashboard settings, display preferences, and language choices
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform to improve performance and features
- Security Cookies: Detect suspicious activity and protect against unauthorized access attempts
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit some platform features. We don't use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.
Changes to This Policy
We update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service features. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you by email and post the updated policy on our website.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when the most recent changes were made.
If you continue using our services after policy updates take effect, you're accepting the revised terms. If you disagree with changes, you can close your account or contact us to discuss your concerns.
Privacy Questions and Contact
We're here to answer your privacy questions and help you understand or exercise your data rights.
Our privacy team typically responds to inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent security concerns, please call during business hours.