Data Protection
Your data security and privacy are our top priorities. Learn how we protect, process, and give you control over your information.
Security Measures
End-to-End Encryption
All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard AES-256 encryption.
Access Controls
Strict role-based access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access your data.
Regular Audits
We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
Data Backup
Your data is automatically backed up across multiple secure locations to prevent data loss.
Compliance Monitoring
Continuous monitoring ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations.
Incident Response
24/7 security monitoring with rapid incident response to address any potential threats.
Data We Collect & Retention
Personal Information
Data Collected:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Profile photos and bio
- LinkedIn profile data
- Location information
Purpose:
Account management and platform functionality
Retention Period:
Retained while account is active + 30 days after deletion
Company Data
Data Collected:
- Company name and description
- Business information
- Financial data (if provided)
- Team member details
Purpose:
Business networking and investor matching
Retention Period:
Retained while account is active + 1 year after deletion
Usage Analytics
Data Collected:
- Page views and clicks
- Feature usage patterns
- Session duration
- Device and browser information
Purpose:
Platform improvement and analytics
Retention Period:
Aggregated data retained for 2 years
Communication Data
Data Collected:
- Messages and conversations
- Event participation
- Group interactions
- Support tickets
Purpose:
Communication history and support
Retention Period:
Retained for 3 years or as legally required
Your Data Rights
Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have several rights regarding your personal data. Here's how you can exercise them:
Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
How to exercise:
Download your data from account settings or contact support
Right to Rectification
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
How to exercise:
Update your profile information or contact support for assistance
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
How to exercise:
Delete your account or request specific data deletion
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
How to exercise:
Export your data in JSON or CSV format from account settings
Right to Object
Object to processing of your personal data for specific purposes
How to exercise:
Adjust privacy settings or contact our data protection officer
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances
How to exercise:
Contact support to discuss processing restrictions
Legal Basis & Compliance
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with European General Data Protection Regulation
CCPA Compliant
Adherence to California Consumer Privacy Act requirements
Global Standards
Following international best practices for data protection
Legal Basis for Processing
Legitimate Interest:
- • Platform improvement and analytics
- • Security and fraud prevention
- • Business networking facilitation
Consent:
- • Marketing communications
- • Optional data sharing
- • Third-party integrations
Data Breach Response
Detection
Immediate identification and containment of any security incident
Assessment
Rapid evaluation of impact and affected data within 24 hours
Notification
Authorities notified within 72 hours, users informed promptly
Resolution
Complete remediation and prevention measures implemented
Data Protection Officer
Have questions about data protection or want to exercise your rights? Contact our Data Protection Officer.