1. Data We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and LinkedIn profile URL when you register.
• Business Information: For startups, we collect your company name, pitch deck, intro video, and other business-related details. For investors, we collect investment preferences and professional background.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information on how you interact with our service, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and chat logs.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

• Provide and maintain our service, including AI-powered matchmaking.
• Personalize your experience and recommend relevant connections.
• Communicate with you about service updates and platform notifications.
• Enhance security, prevent fraud, and ensure platform integrity.

3. Data Storage & Security

We are committed to protecting your data. We use industry-standard security measures:

• All data is stored on secure Firebase/Google Cloud servers and is encrypted at rest and in transit.
• Access to sensitive information is strictly controlled and monitored.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in the following circumstances:

• With other verified users on the platform to facilitate connections (e.g., a startup's profile is shared with an investor).
• With trusted third-party services for functions like analytics and cloud hosting, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users and the public.

5. Your Rights

You have control over your personal information:

• You can access and edit your profile information at any time.
• You can request a full deletion of your account and associated data by contacting our support team.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our platform, remember your preferences, and analyze usage for service improvements.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified of any significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our platform.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at:

📧 support@fundrx.app