Privacy Policy – EU
ASK LOCALA is developing an omnichannel digital advertising platform primarily aimed at major retail chains,
restaurants, and car dealerships. The platform enables clients to evaluate point-of-sale performance in real
time, identify local customers, generate in-store traffic, and measure return on investment. ASK LOCALA delivers
targeted advertising to consumers during their use of mobile apps or websites accessed via mobile devices,
participating in real-time bidding.
ASK LOCALA also provides a proprietary solution that allows clients to obtain detailed statistics on foot traffic
in specific geographic areas—including physical points of sale—whether or not in connection with an advertising
campaign. This policy (the “Policy”) explains how we handle your data and applies to you if you
are located in the European Union.
If you are located outside the EU, please see the policies for
- For people located in the United States: https://asklocala.com/en/advertising-privacy-policy/
- For people located in Canada: https://asklocala.com/en/privacy-policy-advertising-canada/
- For people located in the United Kingdom: https://asklocala.com/en/privacy-policy-advertising-uk/
- For people located in Singapore: https://asklocala.com/en/privacy-policy-advertising-singapore/
- For people located in the United Arab Emirates: https://asklocala.com/en/privacy-policy-advertising-dubai/
A. Who is the data controller?
The processing of personal data in connection with the services described above is carried out by
ASK LOCALA, a simplified joint-stock company with a single shareholder, registered with the Paris
Trade and Companies Register under number 534 318 415, with its registered office at 55 rue d’Amsterdam,
75008 Paris, acting as the data controller.
B. Information we process
We process data about you that is associated with the mobile advertising identifier of your device. If you have
given consent, our partners provide us with information collected via your mobile advertising identifier (such as
IDFA for Apple or AAID for Android) when you use mobile apps or websites. Your
consent is obtained by the publisher operating the websites and apps you use.
- Consent data: the “consent string” to verify that you authorize us to process your data.
- Indirect identification data: MAID (mobile advertising ID), IP address.
- Browsing data: information about the devices or browsers used (device types, operating systems,
device language, screen sizes, device time and time zones, etc.) and information about ads viewed or clicked
(e.g., impressions, clicks). - Precise geolocation data: latitude/longitude of the device; we may associate this with specific
zones/locations (e.g., around a client’s store) and infer the presence of a user within those areas at a given
time. - Tracking tools: pixels or similar tools, used by us and our customers/partners if you consent.
This data does not directly identify you (we do not use your name, postal address, etc.).
C. How do we use the information?
C.1 Dissemination of targeted or non-targeted advertisements
| Processing name | Processing purpose | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery & targeting via Fusio DSP or third-party DSPs | Deliver targeted campaigns through RTB on our proprietary DSP or third-party DSPs per advertiser criteria. | Consent | 13 months |
| Measure performance via Fusio DSP | Measure ad serving performance and produce reports (impressions, in-ad events, clicks). | Consent | 13 months |
| Pre-bid filters (IAS, DoubleVerify) via Fusio DSP | Optimize using pre-auction filters (viewability, fraud risk, brand safety). | Consent | 13 months |
| Media buying optimization algorithms | Adjust bids in real time based on publisher performance. | Consent | 13 months |
| Capping via Fusio DSP | Set a maximum display frequency per MAID (IDFA/AAID). | Consent | 60 days |
| Third-party audiences (Adsquare) via Fusio DSP | Use segments to decide on auction participation when the user matches the target. | Consent | 13 months |
| Drive-to-store measurement (Adsquare) via Fusio DSP | Evaluate campaign impact on in-store visits with Adsquare. | Consent | 13 months |
| Centroid detection algorithms | Use mobility data to detect suspicious/inconsistent coordinates (fraudulent lat/long). | Legitimate interest | 3 months |
C.2 Audience creation
| Processing name | Processing purpose | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom audience creation | Create segments (groups of users with common characteristics) for ad targeting. | Consent | Daily computation on a rolling 30-day window |
| Integrate custom audiences into Fusio DSP | Build audience segments based on information provided by our customers. | Consent | 13 months |
| Retargeting via Fusio DSP | Build segments based on prior exposure or clicks recorded in past campaigns managed via Fusio DSP. | Consent | 13 months |
C.3 Measurement of in-store visits
| Processing name | Processing purpose | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-to-store measurement (Locala) | Evaluate the impact of campaigns on physical in-store visits using Locala tooling. | Consent | 13 months |
C.4 Trend analysis
| Processing name | Processing purpose | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend analysis via planning platform | Provide studies using mobility data flows (trend reports, media strategies, target audience descriptions). | Consent | Raw data: 120 days |
C.5 Selection of premium advertising inventories
| Processing name | Processing purpose | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curated Deal | Curate inventory by publishers, geotargeting and/or custom audiences to maximize performance. | Consent | 13 months |
C.6 Compliance with our legal obligations
| Processing name | Processing purpose | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manage rights requests | Handle requests to exercise data protection rights and maintain an opt-out list. | Legal obligation | 5 years from closure of the request |
| Manage opt-out list | Maintain a list of MAIDs that object to processing. | Legal obligation | Until the opt-out is withdrawn |
| Verify consent string validity | Ensure processing is activated only where prior consent exists. | Legal obligation | 13 months (Fusio DSP) • max 120 days (mobility data) |
The retention periods above do not preclude the exercise of the rights in Section E, insofar as they can be
legally exercised.
D. Information sharing
1. Data recipients
ASK LOCALA may give access to your data to the following categories:
- ASK LOCALA staff who process your data as part of their duties;
- The ASK LOCALA group, including subsidiaries and affiliates;
- Partners and service providers, including performance measurement providers;
- SSP platforms involved in RTB processes;
- Clients (advertisers or media agencies) acting as independent controllers under their own privacy policies;
- Authorized third parties under law/regulation, and our advisors;
- In corporate transactions (e.g., merger/acquisition), potential buyers/investors under contract.
2. International transfers
Personal data processed as part of our Services may be transferred outside the EU as some hosting servers are in
the United States. Our host is Amazon Web Services (AWS), certified under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF),
considered by the European Commission to provide an adequate level of protection for EU-US transfers. If we engage
other processors/partners outside the EU, we will do so only after adopting appropriate measures to ensure an
equivalent level of protection and security. For questions, see I. Contact us.
E. Your rights
1. User rights under applicable regulations
You may exercise the following rights by contacting us via the details in I. Contact us:
- Access: obtain free access, a copy of your data, and information on processing.
- Rectification: request correction of your personal data.
- Restriction: request restriction where (i) you contest accuracy (for verification time); (ii)
processing is unlawful and you oppose erasure; (iii) processing is unnecessary for us but you need the data for
legal claims; (iv) you object (pending verification of overriding grounds). - Withdrawal of consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Objection: object to processing based on our legitimate interests for reasons relating to your
particular situation (subject to compelling legitimate grounds or legal claims). - Portability: for data processed based on contract performance.
- Deletion/erasure: where (i) processing is no longer necessary; (ii) you withdraw consent or
object; (iii) data were unlawfully processed; (iv) erasure is required by law.
To facilitate handling, please state “Exercise of rights relating to my personal data” in the subject line.
We will respond within one (1) month of receipt. If your request is imprecise or incomplete, we may ask for
additional information. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority
(CNIL), 3 Place de Fontenoy – TSA 80715 – 75334 Paris Cedex 07.
2. Behavioral advertising & mobile advertising identifier
We use information to help our customers deliver advertising that is of interest to users (targeted advertising).
To learn more or opt out of certain third-party behavioral advertising, visit
digitaladvertisingalliance.org.
Mobile advertising identifiers are unique to devices (e.g., AAID for Android; IDFA/IFA for Apple).
Manage preferences:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → disable “Personalized Advertising”.
To manage app data access, see Apple’s “Manage sharing and access”. - Android: Settings → Google → Ads → “Delete ad ID”. To manage app data access, adjust app
permissions (Google Support).
Following these steps will stop partners from collecting data via your mobile advertising ID and stop our ads from
being displayed on your mobile device. You can also contact us via
this form
or the details in I. Contact us to withdraw consent you previously gave.
To locate your device ID:
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads (see your device’s ad ID).
- iOS: ID is no longer shown natively; use a third-party app (e.g., “My Device ID by AppsFlyer”).
F. Adherence to the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF)
ASK LOCALA is a member of IAB Europe’s TCF and complies with its specifications and policies. In line with TCF
principles, we automatically collect information about mobile devices, subject to prior end-user consent in the EU.
That consent is collected by partner publishers and transmitted to us as a “consent string”, per TCF standards.
ASK LOCALA is identified under number 119 within the TCF.
G. Specific provisions applying to residents of California (USA)
- Rights under the CCPA: request access and details on practices; request deletion; opt out of
“sale” of personal data; no discrimination for exercising rights. - Disclosure duties: categories collected; business/commercial purposes; sources; categories
disclosed/sold in the past 12 months; categories of third parties (as described in this Policy). - Deletion: the ability to request deletion of personal data.
- Non-discrimination: we do not discriminate for exercising privacy rights.
- “Sales” of data: ASK LOCALA does not sell your personal data. Where we act as a service
provider for publishers, purposes are limited accordingly; publishers inform us of that status.
H. Changes to this Policy
We may modify this Policy. We will inform you of material changes; we nevertheless invite you to review it
regularly.
I. Contact us
ASK LOCALA has a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
For questions about this Policy, contact us:
• Email: privacy@asklocala.com
• Post: LOCALA – Attn: DPO, 55 rue d’Amsterdam, 75008 Paris, FRANCE.